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WILL offers roadmap to return Wisconsin back to charter school leader
(The Center Square) – There is a plan to return Wisconsin to the front of the pack when it comes to charter school innovation. The Wisconsin Institute on Law and Liberty on Thursday released its proposal, Charting a New Course, that it says would make Wisconsin among...
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Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
County Executive Signs Waukesha’s 2026 Budget
County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2026 Waukesha County budget last week on Tuesday, November 18. 2026. It will see the County operate under a budget of $391.5 million. It includes $27.2 million in borrowing and a reduction of 6.83 levy funded positions. 2026's...
Brad Schimel Sworn in as Interim US Attorney
Former Waukesha County circuit court judge and state attorney general Brad Schimel was recently sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On Monday, November 17, Schimel was sworn into the new position, taking over the role previously held...
Waukesha County Organizations Offer Food Aid Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused concerns for those receiving aid from food assistance programs. Benefit systems like FoodShare, SNAP, and EBT have all been affected, meaning that impacted recipients may be turning to new programs to help them get...
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Lake Country Fourth of July 2026: Fireworks, parades, duck races and lake events
Lake Country residents will have plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2026, from large community fireworks shows to lakefront traditions built around boats, paddles, and rubber ducks. This year’s holiday carries extra significance because July 4, 2026,...
Brookfield Country Club Settles Over Improper PPP Loan
One of Brookfield's best known golf clubs will have to pay $1.25 million to the federal government after they improperly became the recipients of a Paycheck Protection Program loan in March of 2021. Westmoor Country Club received the federal funding during the...
Town of Delafield Launches Resident Survey for 2025-2026
The Town of Delafield is looking to its residents for guidance in how the future of the community will take shape. The 2025 - 2026 Resident Survey is a way for all of Delafield's residents to voice their opinions on what services and projects the community should seek...
Police Investigate Threat Made Towards Oconomowoc Middle School
The Oconomowoc Police Department is currently investigating a threat made towards Nature Hill Intermediate Middle School. According to an email sent out to parents from the school's principal, on Friday, December 12, a threat was shared online via social media. The...
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Football Hall-of-Famer Partners with Brookfield’s Elbow Room
The former professional football player and Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas has partnered with one of Brookfield's favorite local eateries, The Elbow Room. In 2023, Joe Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earning special recognition for his work as...
DockHounds Launch New Fundraiser, “Houndscare Initiative”
The Lake Country Dockhounds have announced a new fundraising campaign, the "Houndscare Initiative", which is looking to give $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The new program is a way for the team to "Pay It Fur-ward" for their upcoming 2026 baseball season,...
Arrowhead Football Team Brings Home Division Championship
The Arrowhead High School football team won the Division 1 State championship on Friday, November 21. The game was held at UW Madison’s Camp Randall stadium. Arrowhead faced off against Bay Port, pulling ahead with an 18-15 victory that secured their championship. ...
Arrowhead Football Prepares for State Championship Game
The Arrowhead High School football team is preparing for the WIAA 2025 State Championship game against Bay Port. The game is scheduled to be held on Friday, November 21 at 4 pm at Camp Randall Stadium. Arrowhead has had an exciting 2025 season with a winning 12-1...
WILL offers roadmap to return Wisconsin back to charter school leader
(The Center Square) – There is a plan to return Wisconsin to the front of the pack when it comes to charter school innovation. The Wisconsin Institute on Law and Liberty on Thursday released its proposal, Charting a New Course, that it says would...
Poll: Wisconsin opposition to data centers continues to grow
(The Center Square) – Data centers continue to become less popular in Wisconsin. A new Marquette Poll shows that 78% of registered voters believe the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits, up from 76% in a July poll and 55% in October 2025....
Wisconsin fiscal year tax, fee collections $450M more than estimates
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin collected $450 million more than estimates in taxes and fees last fiscal year, meaning the state will likely have an estimated $3 billion budget surplus. That excess came from $231 million above estimates for...
Poll: Crowley has slight lead over Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
(The Center Square) – Democrat David Crowley holds a lead slightly larger than the margin of error over Tom Tiffany in a Marquette Poll of likely voters released Wednesday in the Wisconsin governor’s race. Crowley held 49% while Tiffany held 44%...
Wisconsin lawmaker calls out confict of interest on Evers’ commutations board
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin lawmaker is raising concerns that one of nine members of Gov. Tony Evers’ commutations board has a conflict of interest as his work colleagues advocate for applicants being considered by the board. Restorative...
Democrats sue Postal Service over rule on mail-in ballots
(The Center Square) - Democratic attorneys general from California, 22 other states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Postal Service over its rule on mail-in ballots. The suit follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s...
Wisconsin lawmakers looking for errors, ‘bad actors’ with food stamp audit
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin lawmakers plan to take their first hard look at the state’s food stamp program in more than a decade. The legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee authorized an audit of the FoodShare program. "The biggest...
Microsoft objects to cost agreement for data center power
(The Center Square) – Microsoft is objecting to an agreement between We Energies and the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, saying it was not involved in negotiations and the agreement does not go far enough to ensure consumers do not pay for...
Poll: Public should be able to limit data centers that put strain on communities
(The Center Square) - American voters say local communities should be able to limit data centers if they cause a strain on electricity, water, land or infrastructure, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 68%...
Musk won’t be charged for $1M checks at Wisconsin rally
(The Center Square) - Elon Musk will not be charged with a crime following a review of complaints against Musk reviewed by La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke forwarded from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The complaints centered...
‘Eyes of the nation’ on Milwaukee as state commission requests records release
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Elections Commission will vote Monday on if it should send a letter related to errors at Milwaukee Central Count in the Aug. 11 primary. The letter asks Milwaukee to provide information to the public to explain...
Tiffany unveils 8-point affordability plan in race for Wisconsin governor
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday announced his eight-point plan on affordability including lowering property taxes, sales taxes, gas prices and utility costs along with returning a...