Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law begins Sunday for northern half of Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered
Dept. of Justice: Waushara County OID records – October 16, 2025
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
Dept. of Justice: City of Fort Atkinson OID records – October 25, 2025
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
Gov. Evers: Appoints Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement. Koxlien will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Erica Koxlien
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 12
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of bills, new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty, the race for governor, timelines in cases challenging Wisconsin’s congressional district lines and more.
World Dairy Expo: Announces 2026 youth contest judges
MADISON, WIS. – The judges tasked with evaluating the Showmanship Contest and Fitting Contest at World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s contest participants, these individuals will evaluate the skills of over 500 youth.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Winter Free Fishing Weekend opens doors to the outdoors Jan. 17-18
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity
Toney campaign: ICYMI: Josh Kaul broke his biggest promise
FOND DU LAC – Yesterday, the Federalist revealed that Attorney General Josh Kaul, who built his initial political career by criticizing his predecessor for backlogs of forensic testing, has now presided over even slower turnaround times and declining testing output at the state
Rep. Stubbs: Introduces 4 bills to promote safer school communities in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the Abundant Life Christian School tragedy
Madison, WI – On December 16, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School, resulting in the death of 2 beloved members of the Abundant Life Christian School community and the injury of 6 others, some of
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Congressional redistricting cases now before judicial panels
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at court cases seeking the redrawing of Wisconsin’s Congressional district boundaries. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Barnes campaign: Senator Adam Schiff endorses Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin
Poll shows Lt. Governor Barnes easily defeating general election challengers Lt. Governor Barnes will take on Donald Trump, supporting redistricting in Wisconsin and fight rising health care costs Today, Senator Adam Schiff announced his support for former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Requests justice department review allegations of judicial misconduct in Wisconsin case involving a former Trump lawyer
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about potential judicial misconduct against Jim Troupis, a former Dane County, WI Circuit Court judge who faces criminal charges
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin candidates decry money in politics, promise to raise a ton of it
Ending the vicious cycle of campaign cash and the destruction of democracy
Brian Fraley: Waiting on word …
The worst kept secret in Madison is that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos may not run again in 2026. These rumors surface every two years around this time, and while his departure would be hugely significant, it would hardly be unexpected.
Mark Lisheron: Legislature balks as Evers demands millions for more food aid bureaucrats
Lawmakers suspect state bungling will trigger penalty for bad-payments rate, but governor won’t show data