Wisconsin
Wisconsin Watch
- Does the typical public housing tenant in the US stay in public housing 12 years?
No. The median stay is four or five years while the average is 14 because elderly and disabled tenants stay much longer. Does the typical public housing tenant in the US stay in public housing 12 years? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Milwaukee-area cop quit last police job after appearing to miss 200+ work hours
A police officer forced out of a suburban Milwaukee department for appearing to skip a lot of work and claiming many questionable comp days is now working for a small-town department in Waukesha County. Milwaukee-area cop quit last police job after appearing to miss 200+ work hours is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- ‘I work for 950,000 people’: Milwaukee County official reminds residents of their rights amid ICE arrests
Despite recent ICE arrests at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Israel Ramón says all residents – regardless of immigration status – have a right to access his office. ‘I work for 950,000 people’: Milwaukee County official reminds residents of their rights amid ICE arrests is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters
A government watchdog group filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in Wisconsin like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race. Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- 414LIFE: Milwaukee street intervention team seeks to disrupt gun violence
Members of 414LIFE, a violence interruption program, are working to change community norms around violence. 414LIFE: Milwaukee street intervention team seeks to disrupt gun violence is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
The Badger Project
- VIDEO: Thousands march to the Wisconsin Capitol in No Kings protest
The demonstration in Madison was one of many across the country against President Donald Trump and his administration. The post VIDEO: Thousands march to the Wisconsin Capitol in No Kings protest appeared first on The Badger Project.
- Milwaukee-area cop resigns after investigation from The Badger Project
Amanda Lang quit the Lannon Police Department after our story noted why she had been forced out of a previous job in law enforcement. The post Milwaukee-area cop resigns after investigation from The Badger Project appeared first on The Badger Project.
- Fond du Lac Co Sheriff’s deputy quit previous jail job after stealing toilet paper
Coty Hazelett was rehired by the Vilas County Jail after his 2020 resignation, then moved to a similar job in Fond Du Lac County in 2023. The post Fond du Lac Co Sheriff’s deputy quit previous jail job after stealing toilet paper appeared first on The Badger Project.
Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison 365
- Minnesota state lawmaker killed in ‘politically-motivated assassination,’ massive manhunt for suspect underway, officials say
Originally Published: 14 JUN 25 09:53 ET Updated: 14 JUN 25 11:30 ET By Rebekah Riess, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed early Saturday morning in “what appears to be a politically-motivated assassination,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said at a news conference Saturday.
- “Please know that you can always trust us.” Centro Hispano holds press conference after recent arrest of California Sen. Alex Padilla
Centro Hispano held a press conference Friday to give a statement on the recent arrest of California Senator Alex Padilla. The Democratic senator was forcefully removed and handcuffed by police at Kristi Noem’s Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles Thursday after he attempted to speak out on the immigration raids that have caused mass
- Madison’s Spring Harbor Middle School wins national championship in the 100 Black Men of America’s African American History Academic Challenge
The three-student team representing Madison Metropolitan School District’s Spring Harbor Middle School, comprised of eighth-graders Teresa Ketarkus and Makai Moore and seventh-grader Elias Ketchum, took home the top honor at the 100 Black Men of America’s 2025 African American History Academic Challenge (AAHAC) June 5-6 during the organization’s 39th Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Annual Sun Prairie Juneteenth Celebration “a great way to kick off summer”
The annual Sun Prairie Juneteenth Celebration will have a variety of family-friendly activities, performances, community resources, cultural vendors, and a free community meal on Thursday, June 19, 4-7 p.m. at Wetmore Park on Sun Prairie’s East Side. “This will be our ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration,” Teran Peterson, a longtime organizer of Sun Prairie Juneteenth, tells
- Dane County Board of Supervisors recognizes Juneteenth
The Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth at its board meeting Thursday night. The board passed 2025 RES-042 to honor Black resilience and affirm its ongoing commitment to building an equitable future. This marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth nationally and the 36th annual community celebration in Madison. Juneteenth
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
- 5 things to know and do the weekend of June 13
Remember your loved ones at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Inc.; purchase plants from Muskego Way Forward, spend time with your family at Joy Fest; give back to the community; and take a walk with Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez. The post 5 things to know and do the weekend of June 13 appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- We don’t talk about DEI: Wisconsin hospital systems are quietly removing diversity language
After President Donald Trump threatened to pull back federal funding, SSM Health, Aurora Health and UW Health changed their websites. The post We don’t talk about DEI: Wisconsin hospital systems are quietly removing diversity language appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- Here’s what you need to know about participatory budgeting in Milwaukee
The African American Roundtable has been advocating for participatory budgeting for more than five years. The post Here’s what you need to know about participatory budgeting in Milwaukee appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
WORT Madison
- Helpful Hints for Living
This week on Mel & Floyd: Sage co-hosts with Mr. Smarty Pants while Mel is on injured reserve; And other random topics. The post Helpful Hints for Living appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
- LA Stands Up for Immigrants’ Rights
Bill Gallegos and Aquilina Soriano Versoza highlight the work of immigrant rights activists in light of the ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles. The post LA Stands Up for Immigrants’ Rights appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.