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MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start by following safety best practices. A

MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a direct challenge to Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban in Dane County Circuit Court. The lawsuit argues that there is language in Wisconsin state statutes that conflicts with the

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul announced a lawsuit challenging the 1849 Wisconsin state statute that criminalizes abortion and provides no exceptions for abortions in the cases of rape or incest. This lawsuit comes after the U.S.

MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban. The lawsuit comes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court released a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned

Wisconsin— Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced his intent to challenge the enforceability of Wisconsin’s 173 year old criminal ban on abortion that criminalizes abortion at all stages of pregnancy without exception for rape, incest or the health of the

MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is in part a result of Republicans’ decades-long war against reproductive health. Republican politicians in Wisconsin have now achieved what they’ve been pushing for years, and the state’s 1849

Milwaukee: The Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision is yet another blow to the shaky foundations of American democracy as shocking as the revelations of the January 6th Committee.   Right-wing extremists, funded by billionaires and our largest corporations, have seized control

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a large-scale fish die-off has been reported in the Fox River and lower Green Bay waters. Reports of dead fish began June 18 and DNR staff initiated monitoring

June 28, 2022 – Newspaper became a media to build a chair for some University of Wisconsin-River Falls Upward Bound students from Washington Technology Magnet High School in St. Paul. In some cases, the paper chair held up a person,

MADISON, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidates’ extremism on abortion spiraled out of control in a debate last night. Rebecca Kleefisch and two other candidates vowed to remove local elected officials from office if they do not go along with their support

MADISON – With the Congressional committee investigating the January 6th Insurrection against the US Capitol convening an unanticipated new hearing today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski has sent a letter to the panel urging it to compel Ron Johnson

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and buckle up, put their phone down, plan ahead and drive carefully through work zones. “As we approach the Fourth of July

Acuity announced that severe weather in Wisconsin during the week of June 12 continued a pattern of increased storm activity throughout the insurer’s 30-state operating territory. Acuity has responded to its customers who have experienced storm-related losses of over $130

(MADISON,WI) – Rape Crisis Center stands in solidarity with survivors. Survivors who deserve to make  choices about their health care. Survivors who know that reproductive care is crucial health care.  Survivors who know that the ruling from the Supreme Court

(MILWAUKEE, WISC).- El 10 de junio del 2022, un juez federal en Texas suspendió una póliza de la Administración de Biden que priorizaba el arresto de inmigrantes indocumentados que son considerados una amenaza para la seguridad pública y la seguridad

67th Recruit Class graduation ceremony Thursday in La Crosse   After completing six months of training at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy, 37 cadets will receive their badges Thursday at a graduation ceremony in La Crosse.   Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Voters will have a choice of “I Voted” stickers when they head out to vote in this fall’s elections. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office revealed two new “I Voted” stickers on Tuesday. High school sophomore Katina

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (June 28, 2022) – The Xcel Energy Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $305,000 to 58 nonprofits in Wisconsin and Michigan to help provide funding for critical programs in their communities. “At Xcel Energy we’re