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Evers again vetoes WIAA transparency bill on public records, open meetings
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will not be subject to open meetings and public records requirements after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have added that requirement. The private organization that governs high school...
Evers again vetoes WIAA transparency bill on public records, open meetings
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will not be subject to open meetings and public records requirements after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have added that requirement. The private organization that governs high school...
Dane County Republicans denounce violence after Trump supporter shooting
(The Center Square) – The Republican Party of Dane County is condemning political violence after a 31-year-old Madison woman was arrested and accused of shooting and killing her former co-worker in a downtown Madison parking garage. The criminal complaint stated that...
Data centers remain highly unpopular with Wisconsin voters
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters believe that the cost of data centers outweigh the benefits with 69% of those responding to a recent Marquette Poll saying as much. That’s after 70% said the same thing in a February poll. One change in those numbers was that...
Critics question costs of Crowley’s ‘First 30 Day’ plan
(The Center Square) – One of Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for governor is facing questions about his to-do list if he’s elected. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released his plan for his first month in office if he is elected in November. “Repeal Act 10;...
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...
Evers again vetoes WIAA transparency bill on public records, open meetings
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will not be subject to open meetings and public records requirements after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have added that requirement. The private organization that...
Dane County Republicans denounce violence after Trump supporter shooting
(The Center Square) – The Republican Party of Dane County is condemning political violence after a 31-year-old Madison woman was arrested and accused of shooting and killing her former co-worker in a downtown Madison parking garage. The criminal...
Data centers remain highly unpopular with Wisconsin voters
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters believe that the cost of data centers outweigh the benefits with 69% of those responding to a recent Marquette Poll saying as much. That’s after 70% said the same thing in a February poll. One change in those...
Critics question costs of Crowley’s ‘First 30 Day’ plan
(The Center Square) – One of Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for governor is facing questions about his to-do list if he’s elected. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released his plan for his first month in office if he is elected in...
Wisconsin voters concerned about affordability, property taxes
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters are concerned about affordability in all of their lives, including in funding schools. Seventy-five percent of registered voters said that they were very concerned with inflation and the cost of living while...
Lazar not worried about Supreme Court debate postponement
(The Center Square) – Judge Maria Lazar said she is disappointed that she didn’t get a chance to debate Wednesday in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, but she is not worried. Lazar said postponing the debate with Judge Chris Taylor may help...
Wisconsin Supreme Court delayed due to Taylor’s illness
(The Center Square) - A Wisconsin Supreme Court debate scheduled for Wednesday night was delayed after candidate Chris Taylor said that she could not attend after “feeling unwell” and visiting urgent care. “Physicians then recommended she visit the...
Steil: Victory in Iran means no nukes
(The Center Square) – One of southeast Wisconsin’s congressmen says there is a clear path to victory in the war against Iran. Republican Bryan Steil said he hopes negotiations can bring an end to the air strikes that have pummeled Iran for nearly a...
Publication wants AG to intervene, require DPI public records disclosure
(The Center Square) – The Dairyland Sentinel is asking the Wisconsin Department of Justice to intervene in what it believes is an unfulfilled public records request. The publication has continued to request a contract between the Wisconsin...
Poll: Voters believe Wisconsin governor’s partial veto power goes too far
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters will be able to end the governor’s partial veto power on the November ballot and a poll released on Tuesday indicates that voters believe the power goes too far. The Marquette Law School Poll asked registered...
Poll: Tiffany, Hong are current party governor favorites in Wisconsin primaries
(The Center Square) – Tom Tiffany remains the clear favorite to be the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor with 40% support compared to just 6% for Andy Manske, while Francesca Hong has the most support with 14% in a Democratic primary where...
Poll: Taylor’s lead in Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Lazar widens
(The Center Square) - Judge Chris Taylor, a former Democratic state representative, widened her margin of lead over conservative Maria Lazar with 23% of voters compared to Lazar’s 17% with two weeks remaining before the state’s April 7 Wisconsin...