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01/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Compared to other states, Wisconsin has a unique model that allows the state to run its conservation programs and services through county governments rather than districts.

Wisconsin replaced the district model in 1982 with a county-based model, which joined overlapping issues like parks and planning with conservation.

01/06/2025

The April 1 race has two possible outcomes: a guaranteed liberal majority until 2028, or a 3-3 split with Justice Brian Hagedorn, a conservative-leaning swing vote, again wielding outsized influence.

Wisconsin is hurtling toward another nationally watched, pivotal state Supreme Court election this spring.

01/06/2025

Culver's fundraiser Monday supports Abundant Life community

Almost 70 Culver’s restaurants are participating in a fundraiser Monday to support the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting.

01/06/2025

Only the Wisconsin legislature can put laws on ballots. Governor Tony Evers proposes allowing residents to do so.

Governor Tony Evers announced he will ask the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway to allow Wisconsin citizens to place laws on the ballot without legislative approval.

01/05/2025

In Wisconsin, in the month of January we need to focus on being prepared for changing winter road conditions, here's why. 👇

In Wisconsin, in the month of January we need to focus on being prepared for changing winter road conditions.

01/04/2025

With long winters in Wisconsin it’s not uncommon to hibernate and feel down. But it’s a New Year and a new you, here’s ways to help.

With long winters in Wisconsin it’s not uncommon to hibernate and feel down. But it’s a New Year and a new you, here’s ways to help.

01/03/2025

UW-Green Bay Professor, Dr. Jon Shelton, appeared on Rational Revolution with Mark Becker to discuss why Democrats are losing working-class Americans.

A local professor recently wrote an article in The Nation on Why Democrats are losing Americans Without a College Degree–and How to Win Them Back. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Dr. Jon Shelton is the chair of Democracy and Justice Studies. He said voters know the economy isn’t workin...

01/03/2025

The WEC raised concerns about processes and a lack of transparency after the discovery that 193 properly returned absentee ballots weren’t tallied.

The WEC has launched an investigation into the city of Madison’s mishandling of nearly 200 absentee ballots that were never counted.

01/03/2025

Chuck Schumer endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – Ben Wikler has a big endorsement as he seeks to lead the Democratic National Committee.  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is supporting Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to lead the party on the national stage.  In a state...

01/03/2025

Wisconsin politics are heading for another important, and contentious, year as a key Spring Election looms, as well as battles over what will be included in the biennial budget.

From the Spring Election to the biennial budget, 2025 is shaping up to be another big year in Wisconsin politics.

01/03/2025

School shooting victims upgraded from critical to fair condition

The two Madison school shooting victims still in the hospital are making progress in their recoveries, according to UW Health.

01/02/2025

In the aftermath of the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison two weeks ago, gun-safety advocates have expressed urgency for state lawmakers to do more to prevent school shootings.

Despite public pressure for new gun safety laws in 2020, Wisconsin has not passed any significant gun legislation in years.

01/02/2025

The BBB has a list of resolutions to help you avoid becoming a victim of the numerous scams affecting Wisconsinites. Be fraud-free in 2025.

tarting the new year with a new awareness of scammers and their methods can help you have a fraud-free year in 2025. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau said loss of money, identity theft, and the perseverance of scammers is only continuing, especially as online purchase scams increase and remain t...

01/02/2025

"We can be frustrated and still see the humanity in each other. We can feel lost on the next steps of organizing, and still be committed to showing up."

01/02/2025

Experts say the extension of the Farm Bill doesn’t fix concerns about out-of-date crop reference prices that could mean cutting some Wisconsin farmers short of the support they need.

The Farm Bill was extended again for another year as part of a spending bill to avert a federal government shutdown.

01/01/2025

Homelessness in rural Wisconsin, while often unseen, is increasing, with 60% of the state's homeless population living in rural areas.

After falling for years, the state’s estimated homeless population has been rising since 2021, mostly in rural areas.

01/01/2025

A pair of large-scale clean energy projects, the Apple River Solar Project in Polk County and the Darien Solar Energy Center in Walworth and Rock counties, are scheduled for 2025.

Wisconsin made some major strides on the clean energy front this year, and more projects are on the way next year.