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WisconsinEye back on the air with temporary state funding; bill heard
(The Center Square) – WisconsinEye was back on the air broadcasting legislative hearings at Wisconsin’s capitol Tuesday, starting with a hearing on a bill to send long-term funding assistance to the private nonprofit that broadcasts Wisconsin state government...
WisconsinEye back on the air with temporary state funding; bill heard
(The Center Square) – WisconsinEye was back on the air broadcasting legislative hearings at Wisconsin’s capitol Tuesday, starting with a hearing on a bill to send long-term funding assistance to the private nonprofit that broadcasts Wisconsin state government...
Report: DPI spent $369K on stardard-setting event at Wisconsin Dells resort
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction spent $368,885 to hold a four-day standard setting event in June 2024 at a Wisconsin Dells waterpark, according to a new report. The event included 88 expert educators who were subject to...
Wisconsin Supreme Court op-ed battle continues
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s supreme court candidates continue to spar with each other in the opinion section of local newspapers. Judge Chris Taylor wrote the latest, it appeared in the Washington County News. “State courts are often the last line of defense...
Bill to restart WisconsinEye set for Assembly committee; no Senate companion
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan Assembly bill that would re-start live stream operations of Wisconsin government from WisconsinEye is expected to receive its first committee discussion during a public hearing at noon Tuesday in the Committee on State Affairs. The...
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...
WisconsinEye back on the air with temporary state funding; bill heard
(The Center Square) – WisconsinEye was back on the air broadcasting legislative hearings at Wisconsin’s capitol Tuesday, starting with a hearing on a bill to send long-term funding assistance to the private nonprofit that broadcasts Wisconsin state...
Report: DPI spent $369K on stardard-setting event at Wisconsin Dells resort
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction spent $368,885 to hold a four-day standard setting event in June 2024 at a Wisconsin Dells waterpark, according to a new report. The event included 88 expert educators who were...
Wisconsin Supreme Court op-ed battle continues
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s supreme court candidates continue to spar with each other in the opinion section of local newspapers. Judge Chris Taylor wrote the latest, it appeared in the Washington County News. “State courts are often the last...
Bill to restart WisconsinEye set for Assembly committee; no Senate companion
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan Assembly bill that would re-start live stream operations of Wisconsin government from WisconsinEye is expected to receive its first committee discussion during a public hearing at noon Tuesday in the Committee on...
Another Republican Wisconsin senator, Nass, won’t seek reelection
(The Center Square) - Another Wisconsin Senator announced that he will not seek reelection on Monday as Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, announced his retirement from the Wisconsin Senate. The announcement comes just more than a week after Sen. Rob...
Bill to cap University of Wisconsin resident tuition increases set for vote
(The Center Square) - A Wisconsin Assembly committee is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill that will cap tuition increases in the University of Wisconsin system at the rate of inflation. The bill comes after three straight years of tuition...
Milwaukee fire chief points to weekend fire as he pushes for sprinkler requirement
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s fire chief says it is long past time the state requires sprinklers in every apartment building in Wisconsin. Fire Chief Aaron Lipski has been pushing for an updated state law for months. Wisconsin currently...
Black lawmakers push expanded black history classes
(The Center Square) – There is a push at the Wisconsin Capitol to require more black history lessons in the state’s schools. A number of Black lawmakers recently introduced what they are calling the African American History Education Act. “Now more...
Knowles-Nelson program’s future now in hands of Wisconsin Senate committee
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage is set to take up a pair of bills Tuesday that will determine the immediate future of the state’s Knowles-Nelson stewardship program that has paid...
Wisconsin tax collections up $567M from last fiscal year
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin has now collected $567 million more this fiscal year in general purpose taxes than it did a year ago from Wisconsin residents. December adjusted collections were nearly $200 million more than a year before, a 9.4%...
Wisconsin lawmakers look to keep foreign money away from referendum committees
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to keep foreign money out of statewide constitutional amendments and other referendum topics. Both legislative Democrats and Republicans have similar bills that, in response to a Federal...
Tiffany: Trump endorsement coalesces GOP governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Tom Tiffany says President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race for Wisconsin governor fixes the focus on November. Tiffany, who picked-up the president’s endorsement Tuesday, said Thursday the president’s support allows him...