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Wisconsin lawmakers propose changing minority college incentives programs
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to change race-based higher education programs to programs that apply to disadvantaged students. The bill requires that race, ethnicity, origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion are not used to...
Wisconsin lawmakers propose changing minority college incentives programs
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to change race-based higher education programs to programs that apply to disadvantaged students. The bill requires that race, ethnicity, origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion are not used to...
Money gap continues to grow in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – The difference in fundraising in Wisconsin’s race for the supreme court continues to grow. The latest fundraising numbers show Judge Chris Taylor once again out-raised her opponent Judge Maria Lazar. Democrats in Wisconsin on Monday announced...
Wisconsin lawmakers want to reduce oversight of large event tourism fund
(The Center Square) – A bill that would change the oversight of Wisconsin’s major event funds to reduce the number of approvals needed will be discussed in the Assembly on Tuesday. The large events fund was created in a 2023 bill that created an Opportunity Attraction...
WisEye grant bill set to be heard by Wisconsin Assembly
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan Assembly bill that would contribute funding to WisconsinEye to focus on live video of the Wisconsin Legislature, committees and state government operations is expected to be taken up in front of the full Assembly on Tuesday. The bill...
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 lawmakers propose changing minority college incentives programs
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to change race-based higher education programs to programs that apply to disadvantaged students. The bill requires that race, ethnicity, origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion...
Money gap continues to grow in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – The difference in fundraising in Wisconsin’s race for the supreme court continues to grow. The latest fundraising numbers show Judge Chris Taylor once again out-raised her opponent Judge Maria Lazar. Democrats in Wisconsin on...
Wisconsin lawmakers want to reduce oversight of large event tourism fund
(The Center Square) – A bill that would change the oversight of Wisconsin’s major event funds to reduce the number of approvals needed will be discussed in the Assembly on Tuesday. The large events fund was created in a 2023 bill that created an...
WisEye grant bill set to be heard by Wisconsin Assembly
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan Assembly bill that would contribute funding to WisconsinEye to focus on live video of the Wisconsin Legislature, committees and state government operations is expected to be taken up in front of the full Assembly...
Wisconsin LG backtracks on ICE cooperation comments
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor says she misspoke and is clarifying a statement she made to CBS 58 that she would support Immigration and Enforcement agents making arrests in the state. "Yes. If they have an administrative...
Wisconsin Senate candidate says Brookfield-Tosa race is among most important in state
(The Center Square) – The Republican running in one of the WOW counties’ senate districts says his race is almost as important as the race for governor. Dr. Mike Roberts is looking to replace Rob Hutton in the Wisconsin Senate and says his race...
Wisconsin lawmaker wants to stop commissioners from joining utility companies
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin utility rates have continued to increase - with $300 million in rate increases over two years approved in November - and one Wisconsin lawmakers wants to ensure that Public Service Commission board commissioners are...
Wisconsin voting groups call Madison absentee ballot defense ‘dangerous’
(The Center Square) – Six Wisconsin voting groups are now joining the Democracy Defense Project and Gov. Tony Evers in objecting to Madison and former Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl’s legal argument that absentee voting is not a constitutional right....
Wisconsin GOP candidate for governor calls for audit after $400K DPI workshop
(The Center Square) – The Republican running for governor in Wisconsin wants a full audit of the state’s public school managers after a report on a nearly $400,000 four-day workshop. Current Northwoods Congressman Tom Tiffany on Wednesday said he...
INVESTIGATION: Wisconsin university closes DEI unit but keeps most staff working on equity issues
(The Center Square) – After concerns were raised about spending on DEI, the University of Wisconsin-Madison shuttered a department but kept most of the staff and their titles working on equity issues, an investigation by The Center Square found....
U.S. Dept. of Justice asks court to delay June Line 5 shutdown in Wisconsin
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal court to delay the June 16 shutdown of the Line 5 pipeline as the parties await an appeal of pipeline reroute plans in Wisconsin. The federal filing said that, if Line 5 is...
Wisconsin committee delays $1M in education funding over $369K resort spending
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee has decided to delay consideration of $1 million in additional operational funding after a report highlighted how DPI spent $368,885 to hold a four-day standard setting event in June 2024 at...