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Dallman pushes back on UW funding narrative
(The Center Square) – At least one Wisconsin Republican says the University of Wisconsin isn’t telling the whole story when it comes to what the state pays. UW President Jay Rothman last week announced the UW System slipped once again in the national ranking on state...
Dallman pushes back on UW funding narrative
(The Center Square) – At least one Wisconsin Republican says the University of Wisconsin isn’t telling the whole story when it comes to what the state pays. UW President Jay Rothman last week announced the UW System slipped once again in the national ranking on state...
Schoemann leads early Wisconsin GOP straw poll for governor
(The Center Square) - Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann was the leader in a WisPolitics straw poll to be Wisconsin’s Republican Party candidate for governor in 2026. The poll was taken at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention with 38% of those...
Opposition mounts against Line 5 reroute blockage
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition, along with several other employer groups in Wisconsin, have been working to fight against an attempted block of a Line 5 reroute of the Bad River Reservation. The director of the Great Lakes Timber...
Middleton TIF exception created for Thermo Fisher Scientific
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin lawmakers approved allowing an extension of tax breaks in Middleton along with up to $2.15 million in state business tax credits for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Senate Bill 24 passed the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously with a 97-0 vote...
Arrowhead School Referendum Rejected By Voters
After much public debate, the hotly contested Arrowhead School District Referendum received an overwhelming 'No' vote. On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsin's spring election decided that the proposed $136.2 million school project would not pass. If approved, the referendum...
What Does It Look Like To Be A Poll Worker in WI?
Tuesday, April 1 marks an important day in Wisconsin, as the state will come together for a series of important elections. The statewide questions concern the next member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the next head of the Department of Public Instruction, and a...
‘Arrowhead No’ Files Lawsuit Aiming to Stop Referendum
A group of residents within the Arrowhead school district have filed a lawsuit to block the upcoming April expansion referendum. On March 18, a group of citizen taxpayers operating under the name 'Arrowhead No' filed the lawsuit against the district. According to this...
Poll: Wisconsin voters don’t know Supreme Court, superintendent candidates
(The Center Square) – Despite a high level of campaign spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, many registered voters are not informed enough on the race to offer an opinion, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll. The poll did not track who voters favored...
Delafield Hosts First Children’s Entrepreneur Market
On Saturday, May 17, Delafield hosted their first ever Children's Entrepreneurship Market as a part of their 'Delaspring' event. The event was held in Liberty Park, where there were dozens of activities available for children and families to enjoy. The market serves...
New Weekend Farmers Market Planned for Brookfield
The Brookfield Plan Commission has approved plans for a new farmer's market coming to Brookfield. The owners and operate of Famers Market To Go, LLC have decided to start a new outdoor farmer's market that will begin operating on June 1. The market will be held in the...
A Peek Inside the Pewaukee Farmer’s Market
Most farmer's markets are held on Saturdays and Sundays from late morning to the mid-afternoon. Throughout southeastern Wisconsin, it's hard to find a small town or city that doesn't have a weekend market. Pewaukee, however, is special. The town hosts a farmer's...
The Maker’s Market Craze Comes to Lake Country
Summer time is when Lake Country truly comes alive. As the lakes thaw out in the sun, there is an increasing number of car shows, cookouts, and live music. The first week in May sees the beginning of many weekly famers markets, as vegetables and other locally sourced...
The DockHounds First Week in Wisconsin Is Good for Division Rankings
The DockHounds played their first two game series in Wisconsin this past week, after starting their 2025 off in Rosemont. The team won two of their three games against the Chicago Dogs, before rolling up their sleeves and coming back to Wisconsin to get to work. The...
The DockHounds Opening Weekend Recap
The DockHounds' season has officially begun, as of Friday, May 9. The team played their first game of 2025 in Rosemont, Illinois at Impact Field against Illinois rivals the Chicago Dogs. The opening game served as a great start to the year, with the DockHounds...
Why Pickleball Has Become so Popular
Pickleball, a quirky hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, has exploded in popularity over the past decade. From neighborhood courts to professional tournaments, this paddle sport is capturing hearts worldwide. But what’s driving its meteoric rise? Let’s break...
DockHounds Fan Fest Brings Lake Country Back to the Ball Park
The Lake Country DockHounds are just about ready to kick off their 2025 season. The first game will be held on Friday, May 9, but it will see the team travel down to Chicago. As a way to get fans excited for the beginning of baseball season, the DockHounds hosted...
Dallman pushes back on UW funding narrative
(The Center Square) – At least one Wisconsin Republican says the University of Wisconsin isn’t telling the whole story when it comes to what the state pays. UW President Jay Rothman last week announced the UW System slipped once again in the...
Schoemann leads early Wisconsin GOP straw poll for governor
(The Center Square) - Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann was the leader in a WisPolitics straw poll to be Wisconsin’s Republican Party candidate for governor in 2026. The poll was taken at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention with...
Opposition mounts against Line 5 reroute blockage
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition, along with several other employer groups in Wisconsin, have been working to fight against an attempted block of a Line 5 reroute of the Bad River Reservation. The director of the Great...
Middleton TIF exception created for Thermo Fisher Scientific
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin lawmakers approved allowing an extension of tax breaks in Middleton along with up to $2.15 million in state business tax credits for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Senate Bill 24 passed the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously...
The DockHounds First Week in Wisconsin Is Good for Division Rankings
The DockHounds played their first two game series in Wisconsin this past week, after starting their 2025 off in Rosemont. The team won two of their three games against the Chicago Dogs, before rolling up their sleeves and coming back to Wisconsin...
Delafield Hosts First Children’s Entrepreneur Market
On Saturday, May 17, Delafield hosted their first ever Children's Entrepreneurship Market as a part of their 'Delaspring' event. The event was held in Liberty Park, where there were dozens of activities available for children and families to enjoy....
New Weekend Farmers Market Planned for Brookfield
The Brookfield Plan Commission has approved plans for a new farmer's market coming to Brookfield. The owners and operate of Famers Market To Go, LLC have decided to start a new outdoor farmer's market that will begin operating on June 1. The market...
Wimberger: Evers hoarding illegal $170M ‘slush-fund’
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is under fire after a recent bill alleges he has illegally kept more than $170 million in taxpayer dollars from interest earned on unspent funds since the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, introduced by...
Republicans say latest budget numbers show need for caution
(The Center Square) – The Republican lawmakers who will write Wisconsin’s next state budget say they need to hold the line on spending as much as they can. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, said the latest...
Wisconsin Senate approves bill requiring court, attorney costs for open records
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Senate approved a measure that will require public agencies that release public records only when they are sued to pay for attorney’s fees and court costs for the filing. Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, sponsored...
Wisconsin Senate approves of $2.25M nuclear energy plan
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Senate approved a deal to spend $2.25 million on both a nuclear siting study and holding a nuclear power summit. The Senate voted 28-5 to approve Senate Bill 146, which includes spending $1 million on a nuclear...
Evers, Lutnick clash over high-speed internet plan for rural Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – A years-long plan to provide reliable, affordable high-speed internet access to people in rural Wisconsin now faces delays in funding and administration. The Broadband, Equity, Access and Development Program, created by...