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Hughes promises to opt Wisconsin into federal scholarship program
(The Center Square) – One of the Democrats running for governor in Wisconsin is breaking with the current governor and the rest of the pack. Former WEDC boss Missy Huhes said she would opt Wisconsin into the federal tax credit scholarship program. “We need to unlock...
Hughes promises to opt Wisconsin into federal scholarship program
(The Center Square) – One of the Democrats running for governor in Wisconsin is breaking with the current governor and the rest of the pack. Former WEDC boss Missy Huhes said she would opt Wisconsin into the federal tax credit scholarship program. “We need to unlock...
Wisconsin gas prices drop to $4.08 per gallon of unleaded
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gas was $4.08 on Tuesday, down nearly 25 cents from a week before and 30 cents from last month, according to data from GasBuddy. The prices were up $1.11 from the same time last year. Wisconsin...
Republicans push back against UW System tuition increase proposal
(The Center Square) – Several Republican lawmakers are upset with the University of Wisconsin System’s proposal to increase tuition by 2% a year after a 5% increase. Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, went as far as saying that a pair of trustees “lied to all our...
Senate Democrat leader ends talk of another tax deal vote
(The Center Square) – There will not be a second vote on Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion tax deal. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein told Matt Smith with WISN TV that she has no plans to return to the Capitol and vote again on the tax package. “If there is something...
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...
Hughes promises to opt Wisconsin into federal scholarship program
(The Center Square) – One of the Democrats running for governor in Wisconsin is breaking with the current governor and the rest of the pack. Former WEDC boss Missy Huhes said she would opt Wisconsin into the federal tax credit scholarship program....
Wisconsin gas prices drop to $4.08 per gallon of unleaded
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gas was $4.08 on Tuesday, down nearly 25 cents from a week before and 30 cents from last month, according to data from GasBuddy. The prices were up $1.11 from the same time...
Republicans push back against UW System tuition increase proposal
(The Center Square) – Several Republican lawmakers are upset with the University of Wisconsin System’s proposal to increase tuition by 2% a year after a 5% increase. Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, went as far as saying that a pair of...
Senate Democrat leader ends talk of another tax deal vote
(The Center Square) – There will not be a second vote on Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion tax deal. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein told Matt Smith with WISN TV that she has no plans to return to the Capitol and vote again on the tax package....
Another Wisconsin county considers data center moratorium
(The Center Square) – Brown County is the latest in Wisconsin to consider a moratorium on approving new data center projects. Cities and counties across the state have begun to introduce and approve moratoriums as they say they are gathering...
Wisconsin justice calls courts’ map review doing ‘bidding of political masters’
(The Center Square) – A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice called the courts’ decision to hear a case challenging the state’s congressional maps doing the “bidding of its political masters” rather than a proper decision. The court sent an...
Vos wants new June vote on failed tax deal
(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he’s ready to vote again on the $1.8 billion tax deal that fell short last month. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said on UpFront on Sunday that he wants a second chance to vote on...
Wisconsin GOP wants investigation into Green Bay double absentee ballot issue
(The Center Square) – The Republican Party of Wisconsin wants the Wisconsin Election Commission to conduct an investigation into how 152 duplicate absentee ballots were mailed out by the city of Green Bay before the April election. The clerk has...
Wisconsin congressional delegation joins request for federal disaster relief
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has joined Gov. Tony Evers in requesting that the federal government grant the state a Major Disaster Declaration to make it eligible for individual and public assistance after April...
Milwaukee schools add hundreds of paraprofessionals to new $1.6B budget
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee Public School managers are moving ahead with their plan to cut jobs at its central office, but the school district has changed its mind about classroom cuts. Milwaukee’s school board recently approved a new $1.6...
Wisconsin county considers 18-month hyperscale data center moratorium
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Dane County board is considering an 18-month moratorium on what it calls hyperscale data centers including applications, zoning permits or citing in the county that includes the state capital of Madison. The board...
Critics slam Wisconsin’s student success ‘redefinition’
(The Center Square) – There are questions about Wisconsin’s new effort to “refine the future of student success” in the state. Wisconsin’s state superintendent announced the next step toward creating a new Portrait of a Graduate. “The world our...