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Wisconsin unemployment went up to 3.4% in February
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in February to 3.4% in numbers released Thursday, sitting below the 4.4% national rate for February. March numbers are expected to be released in two weeks as the data catches up to...
Wisconsin unemployment went up to 3.4% in February
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in February to 3.4% in numbers released Thursday, sitting below the 4.4% national rate for February. March numbers are expected to be released in two weeks as the data catches up to...
Brunette announces run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Judge Lyndsey Brunette began her campaign Thursday for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, becoming the first judge to enter the race to replace Annette Ziegler, who has announced that she will not run for reelection in 2027. Ziegler will be one of two...
Wisconsin flooding prompts emergency declaration
(The Center Square) – There is now a state of emergency in Wisconsin because of this week’s rain and storms. Gov. Tony Evers issued a disaster declaration after severe thunderstorms rolled across southeastern Wisconsin and after heavy rains left communities near Green...
DPI adamant waterpark conference wasn’t public meeting, others disagree
(The Center Square) – Jill Underly, Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, did not attend a Wednesday morning committee meeting she was invited to about her department’s 2024 standards-setting conference in the Wisconsin Dells. But...
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...
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...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
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...
Wisconsin unemployment went up to 3.4% in February
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in February to 3.4% in numbers released Thursday, sitting below the 4.4% national rate for February. March numbers are expected to be released in two weeks as the...
Brunette announces run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Judge Lyndsey Brunette began her campaign Thursday for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, becoming the first judge to enter the race to replace Annette Ziegler, who has announced that she will not run for reelection in 2027. Ziegler...
Wisconsin flooding prompts emergency declaration
(The Center Square) – There is now a state of emergency in Wisconsin because of this week’s rain and storms. Gov. Tony Evers issued a disaster declaration after severe thunderstorms rolled across southeastern Wisconsin and after heavy rains left...
DPI adamant waterpark conference wasn’t public meeting, others disagree
(The Center Square) – Jill Underly, Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, did not attend a Wednesday morning committee meeting she was invited to about her department’s 2024 standards-setting conference in the...
Wisconsin drops to 28th in ‘Rich States, Poor States’ economic outlook
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin continued to drop in economic outlook, ranking 28th amongst the state’s in the new ‘Rich States, Poor States’ rankings from the American Legislative Exchange Council. The group uses 15 state policy variables to...
Steil: Progress difficult on Capitol Hill
(The Center Square) – One of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen says it could be a “frustrating” return to Capitol Hill this week. Congress is back after a two-week break, and Rep. Bryan Steil said there is a lot on the to-do list. “It’s...
Wisconsin Republicans keep special session on redistricting open
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s Senate and Assembly decided to keep Gov. Tony Evers’ special session open on Tuesday as conversations continue on redistricting in the state, with Assembly Republican leaders saying that will allow for “meaningful...
2 more Wisconsin Republican legislators won’t seek reelection
(The Center Square) – Two more Wisconsin Republicans announced onTuesday that they will not be running for reelection as Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, and Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, will not attempt to retain their seats. James called it a...
Bad River Band gets another hearing to stop Line 5 reroute Thursday
(The Center Square) - The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will have another chance to halt construction on a Line 5 pipeline reroute during a Thursday morning hearing at the Bayfield County Courthouse. The judge will appear live at the...
IRG files legal action following ‘pattern’ of secrecy from Wisconsin’s DPI
(The Center Square) – There is now a legal challenge to Wisconsin’s recently lowered state test scores. The Institute for Reforming Government filed a case in Adams County that claims Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction violated the...
Wisconsin’s Marklein plans to run for reelection
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin state Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, announced Monday he will be running for reelection in the 17th Senate District. Marklein is a co-chair of the state’s Joint Finance Committee and his announcement comes...
Assembly committee to hold hearing on DPI conference, public records, meetings
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability and Transparency will hold an informal hearing Wednesday related to open records and open meetings for the Department of Public Instruction’s Forward...