By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – There just aren’t a lot of homes for sale in Wisconsin, and that is keeping prices high. The latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows November was another month of tight...
5 Fantastic Milwaukee Brewers Players You Should Know
Grab your favorite baseball cap and a cold one because we're about to take a fun trip down memory lane. We're talking about the Milwaukee Brewers, and we've got some legends to chat about. These are the players that made us jump out of our seats, the ones who turned...
REPORT: Three Dead Including Shooter at Abundant Life Christian School
At Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, a tragic school shooting left three dead, including the shooter, on December 16, 2024. The incident, reported around 10:57 a.m., claimed the lives of a teacher and another teenage student, with the shooter...
Bocce Ball for Dummies: Roll, Laugh, Repeat – Your Guide to Non-Precision Fun
Welcome, dear novices, to the ancient, sophisticated, yet bizarrely simple world of Bocce Ball - where the stakes are low, but the fun is sky-high. If you thought this game was just about rolling balls and hoping for the best, you're in for a treat (or a mild shock,...
Wisconsin Winter: From Snow Plows to Powder Puffs
Alright, folks, buckle up because we're about to dive into the wild world of winter sports in Wisconsin, where the cold doesn't just chill; it thrills! First up, downhill skiing and snowboarding. If you think Wisconsin is all about cheese and cows, think again. Places...
Baldwin to Vote for Wisconsin’s Duffy for Transportation Secretary
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – One of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks can count on a vote from Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said she plans to vote for Sean Duffy for transportation...
Different Ron Johnson Nominated as Ambassador to Mexico
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square correspondent (The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator is not going to be ambassador to Mexico under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump on Wednesday nominated a different Ron Johnson to the job. That Ron...
Underly Blames State Lawmakers for Property Tax Increases, Asks for $3B
By Jon Styf | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly said Wednesday that a 5.7% K-12 schools property tax increase is the fault of state lawmakers and they should approve her proposed $3 billion...
Hartland Trustee Falls Victim to Phishing Scam, Loses $1,200
A phishing scam has left a Hartland village trustee out $1,200 after falling victim to a fraudulent email scheme. According to TMJ-4, the scammer posed as Village President Jeffrey Pfannerstill and requested the trustee purchase gift cards for a supposed staff...
Tragedy Strikes Prolec Energy in Waukesha: Employee Dies in Electrical Accident
A tragic accident occurred at Prolec Energy in Waukesha on Saturday when an employee lost their life in an electrical incident involving a transformer. TMJ-4 reports that the incident took place at the company’s transformer manufacturing facility, with authorities...
Wisconsin, Iowa Senators Celebrate Passage of Rural Internet Access Bill
By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Legislation to expand rural Americans’ access to the internet by easing regulatory requirements for smaller broadband providers has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The ACCESS Rural America Act,...
Major Changes to Wisconsin’s Economy in 2025: What to Expect
As we approach 2025, Wisconsin’s economy is poised for a year of notable transitions. From shifts in employment patterns to potential challenges brought on by new policies, the state’s economic landscape is evolving. Here’s what residents and businesses should know....
Wisconsin ‘Middle of the Pack’ in New Freedom Audit
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Wisconsin ranks better than half the country in a new freedom audit. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Thursday released the new report. It looks at everything from school...
Milwaukee Bar Loses License Amid Controversy Over Drugs, Guns, and Chickens
A Milwaukee tavern has officially closed its doors following a controversial series of incidents that led to the permanent revocation of its license. El Cielo bar, owned by Ruben Albanil Coyolt, has operated at the corner of 12th Street and National Avenue for nine...
Wisconsinites Spending Less Income on Utilities Than Average U.S. Resident
By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square (The Center Square) – With many utility costs rising across the U.S. as temperatures drop, Wisconsin ranks 13th among the top 15 states that spend the lowest percentage of their income on utility bills. According to...
Wisconsin Libertarians: Give Taxpayers Their Money Back
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Add Wisconsin’s Libertarian Party to the list of those asking lawmakers to return the state’s $4 billion budget surplus to taxpayers. “The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin would like to...