Wisconsin
Wisconsin Watch
- Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year
Republicans are unlikely to follow Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' call to action on many of the proposals he outlined. Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year 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.
- Data center boom follows decades of declining electricity and water use in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis suggests expensive utility upgrades could be required and policy makers should ensure costs are fairly distributed. Data center boom follows decades of declining electricity and water use in Wisconsin 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’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next
Both Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and his Republican predecessor found ways to move government employees out of downtown Madison. Wisconsin’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next 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.
- Does Wisconsin import about 15% of its electricity from other states?
Yes. Wisconsin, which produces less electricity than it consumes, imports on average 15% of its electricity from other states, U.S. data show. Does Wisconsin import about 15% of its electricity from other states? 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.
- Madison’s defense in missing ballot case: Absentee voting is a ‘privilege,’ not a right
The city and its former clerk cite a 1985 Wisconsin law to argue they can’t be sued over 2024 errors. Their strategy could reignite a debate over the law’s constitutionality. Madison’s defense in missing ballot case: Absentee voting is a ‘privilege,’ not a right 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
- “Pervasive, caustic atmosphere” of UW-La Crosse PD has improved, chief says
The police department was knocked for “shoddy record keeping” and a “lack of leadership” in a 2019 investigation. A police chief hired the same year says he’s made major changes to revamp the organization. The post “Pervasive, caustic atmosphere” of UW-La Crosse PD has improved, chief says appeared first on The Badger Project.
- Commander cited for disorderly conduct no longer employed by State Patrol
Ex-Captain Daniel Gruebele pleaded no contest to the citation last year. His last day as the commander of the Northeast Region in Fond du Lac came less than a week after The Badger Project reported the incident. The post Commander cited for disorderly conduct no longer employed by State Patrol appeared first on The Badger Project.
- Neenah cop quit last policing job amid accusations of sexist and racist remarks
Derrick Rotta resigned his police position in Menasha in 2024 after being investigated for an allegation that he was “the most racist person at the department." The Neenah Police Department hired him last year. The post Neenah cop quit last policing job amid accusations of sexist and racist remarks appeared first on The Badger Project.
Madison 365
- Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US consumer prices rose 2.7% annually in December, closing out a year that saw slight progress on inflation but continued affordability concerns for many Americans. The latest Consumer Price Index, which measures the average change in prices for some commonly purchased goods and services, showed that the annual
- Friday’s annual MLK Free Community Dinner all about “bringing the community together”
People from throughout the greater Madison community and beyond are invited to enjoy a wonderful meal with friends in Dr. Martin Luther King’s spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood at the 35th annual MLK Free Community Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gordon Dining & Event Center. “The MLK Free Community Dinner
- Forward Madison adds midfielder on loan from Panama’s first division
Forward Madison FC has signed defensive midfielder Enrique Xavier Machasen Wilkins on loan from Club Deportivo Universitario, pending league and federation approval. Machasen, a 22-year-old from Panama, joins Forward Madison after establishing himself in the Liga Panameña, Panama’s top professional league. He made his professional debut in 2023 at age 19 and has since recorded
- Rev. David Hart: Moving beyond “chaos” and actively choosing “community”
In the 1999, science fiction film, The Matrix, a computer hacker named Neo discovers his entire reality is just a simulated world called the Matrix, created and designed by intelligent machines intent on the enslaving of humanity for energy, as the real world has long become a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Recruited by a rebel leader named
- Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims
By Danya Gainor, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota and Illinois separately filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration, arguing the president’s immigration crackdown is terrorizing their communities and violating the Constitution. “We have watched in horror as unchecked federal agents have aggressively assaulted and terrorized our communities and neighborhoods in Illinois, undermining Constitutional rights
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
- ‘It’s dangerous, but it’s fun’: Milwaukee youth motorsport riders find their way to racing through local program
Milwaukee youths from the Sliders Flat Track Racing Program are learning what it takes to ride, repair and persevere. The post ‘It’s dangerous, but it’s fun’: Milwaukee youth motorsport riders find their way to racing through local program appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- Mitchell Street floral shop creates ‘Unforgettable Moments’ for Milwaukee’s Latino community
Siblings Roberto and Laura González opened Unforgettable Moments Floral Shop & Events in 2019. Since then, it’s become a hub for Milwaukee’s Latino community. The post Mitchell Street floral shop creates ‘Unforgettable Moments’ for Milwaukee’s Latino community appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- Milwaukee’s elected officials call for accountability after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
City and county leaders are speaking out against the recent violence in Minneapolis and expressing support for local residents. The post Milwaukee’s elected officials call for accountability after ICE shooting in Minneapolis appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
WORT Madison
- New year, new meetings
After a short break for the holidays, the city of Madison and Dane County are kicking things back into gear. The post New year, new meetings appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
- Madison, former city clerk ask court to dismiss uncounted ballot lawsu...
The city and its former clerk can’t be sued for the 2024 election snafu, their attorneys argue, because state law says absentee voting is a privilege – not a right. The post Madison, former city clerk ask court to dismiss uncounted ballot lawsu... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.