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Evers, Grisham fly to Brazil for climate change summit as government remains shut down
(The Center Square) – In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a number of Democrat governors, mayors and other officials are flying to Brazil climate change convenings in Brazil. Founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner told The Center...
Evers, Grisham fly to Brazil for climate change summit as government remains shut down
(The Center Square) – In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a number of Democrat governors, mayors and other officials are flying to Brazil climate change convenings in Brazil. Founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner told The Center...
Corners of Brookfield Continues Expansion With Madewell
Since their opening, the Corners of Brookfield have continued to expand. Over the past few years, the outdoor mall has become known for its selection of exclusive and mid to high level retail stores, restaurants, and services. Additionally, it has also gained a...
Wisconsin high school sports agency fights open meetings, public records
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s high school sports association doesn’t want to be subject to open meetings and public records laws, the subject of a legislative effort that has reached the governor’s desk and been vetoed multiple times. The Wisconsin Interscholastic...
Wisconsin Assembly committee okays English language plan
(The Center Square) – The plan to make English the official language in Wisconsin is moving forward at the state capitol. The Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI approved Assembly Bill 377 which would set an official state language. Supporters say the...
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...
Waukesha GOP Decries Increased City Garbage Tax
The Republican Party of Waukesha County has stated its dissatisfaction with the recent City Council vote to add new annual garbage and recycling fees. The City of Waukesha has introduced a new set of fees that are intended to balance the municipality's budget. As a...
Waukesha Alderman Apologizes for False ‘ICE’ Report
A City of Waukesha Alderman has publicly apologized after falsely reporting that he had seen ICE agents in downtown Waukesha. Alderman Rico Camacho made a Facebook post where he alerted: “Everyone please please stay alert, stay inside ICE is in Waukesha in the corner...
LCCA To Reconsider TPUSA Proposal at Board Meeting
The Lake Country Classical Academy is reconsidering its decision to ban students from starting a Turning Point USA chapter at their school. Last week, LCCA's Principal, Mrs. Hagedorn, announced that the school wouldn't allow a TPUSA chapter but would allow students...
Corners of Brookfield Continues Expansion With Madewell
Since their opening, the Corners of Brookfield have continued to expand. Over the past few years, the outdoor mall has become known for its selection of exclusive and mid to high level retail stores, restaurants, and services. Additionally, it has also gained a...
WWBIC Small Business Market Champions Local Entrepreneurs
The 2025 Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) held its annual celebration on Tuesday, November 4 at the Brookfield Conference Center. The day long event featured a morning and afternoon small business market, where participants were given the...
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...
32nd Annual Christmas Fantasy House Opens in Elm Grove
The 2025 Christmas Fantasy House has opened for the holiday season, this time at a house in Elm Grove. The Christmas Fantasy House has become a tradition for southeastern Wisconsin. Inspired by Loretta Thompson, the house helps fund the charitable Ronald McDonald...
Lake Country DockHounds Announce 2026 Season Schedule
The Lake Country DockHounds, Oconomowoc's very own American Association baseball team, has announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. The team's schedule is set to kick off on May 15 against the Gary Southshore Railcats. The first three games of the...
Pink Pumpkin Run Breaks Attendance Record for 11th Annual Race
The Pink Pumpkin Run took over the streets of Hartford this past Saturday, October 4 to help raise money for a good cause. The Pink Pumpkin Run is a 5k walk and run event that has been held in the area for 11 consecutive years. Afterwards, the Pink Pumpkin Fest gives...
Lake Country DockHounds Score East Division Title, Prep for Playoffs
For the second year in a row, the Lake Country DockHounds are headed to the American Association of Professional Baseball's playoffs. The team finished up their 2025 season on Monday, September 1 after a win against their rivals, the Milwaukee Milkmen. The DockHounds...
Oconomowoc Family Sues WIAA Over Sports Team Transfer
A family in the town of Oconomowoc is suing the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. In 2023, the family of Tristen Seidl lost their home in Dousman to a fire. The house was deemed unlivable and the family was forced to relocate. At the time, Tristen, son...
Evers, Grisham fly to Brazil for climate change summit as government remains shut down
(The Center Square) – In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a number of Democrat governors, mayors and other officials are flying to Brazil climate change convenings in Brazil. Founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel...
Corners of Brookfield Continues Expansion With Madewell
Since their opening, the Corners of Brookfield have continued to expand. Over the past few years, the outdoor mall has become known for its selection of exclusive and mid to high level retail stores, restaurants, and services. Additionally, it has...
Wisconsin high school sports agency fights open meetings, public records
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s high school sports association doesn’t want to be subject to open meetings and public records laws, the subject of a legislative effort that has reached the governor’s desk and been vetoed multiple times. The...
Wisconsin Assembly committee okays English language plan
(The Center Square) – The plan to make English the official language in Wisconsin is moving forward at the state capitol. The Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI approved Assembly Bill 377 which would set an official state language....
EXCLUSIVE: Wisconsin school consolidation bills include $2K per student incentive
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin school districts will be eligible for $2,000 per student extra in funding for the first year if a series of bills in the state are passed into law. A group of Republican lawmakers are pushing the bills as the state’s...
Wisconsin committee orders audit of state teacher license investigations
(The Center Square) – An audit was ordered Wednesday in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s process to suspend, revoke and investigate teacher licenses. The vote came after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and staff explained the...
Wisconsin lawmakers move ahead with election complaint changes
(The Center Square) – Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are taking the first step to change how the state’s Elections Commission handles election complaints. The Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections held a hearing on the Help America...
Hearing outlines systemic failures in Wisconsin K-12 school financial reporting
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s top education official did not attend the committee review of an audit of the state agency’s financial reporting policies and requirements for the state’s school districts, drawing the ire of the committee’s...
National sportsbooks say Wisconsin mobile sports wagering bill needs adjustment
(The Center Square) – The current structure where Wisconsin tribes would receive 60% of the gross revenue from mobile sports wagering under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act would be too high of a cost for top national brands. A representative of...
Wisconsin DPI updates teacher license database following criticism
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction announced Tuesday it has launched a new online database related to teacher licenses in response to an investigation of how DPI handled 200 cases of sexual misconduct and grooming...
Jagler: Grooming teacher investigation doesn’t end with state superintendent
(The Center Square) – There will be more questions, and possibly more hearings as part of Wisconsin’s teacher grooming investigation. The Senate Committee on Education met Tuesday to hear from State Superintendent Jill Underly and to get answers...
WWBIC Small Business Market Champions Local Entrepreneurs
The 2025 Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) held its annual celebration on Tuesday, November 4 at the Brookfield Conference Center. The day long event featured a morning and afternoon small business market, where participants...