
Video: Tiffany, Crowley raised the most to kick off Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor
| January 25, 2026
There’s a long way to go in the race for Wisconsin governor, but it’s interesting to see how the field of candidates did in their first round of fundraising.
16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch
| January 23, 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.
Video: The 2026 candidates for governor hold their first campaign forum
| January 23, 2026
Wednesday marks a milestone in the 2026 election for governor as the first large-scale candidate forum is held in Milwaukee by Main Street Action.
Join ICE Out for Good’s national day of solidarity with Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd, at a rally in Wisconsin
| January 22, 2026
A nationwide day of solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, with rallies taking place across Wisconsin.
Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They’re frost cracks
| January 22, 2026
As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for “exploding trees.” The phenomenon, while bizarre-sounding, is real – kind of. Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said it’s not uncommon for a […]
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
| January 22, 2026
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
| January 22, 2026
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
Video: Wisconsin governor candidate wants new limits to protect Americans from ICE
| January 22, 2026
President Donald Trump says ICE needs a massive national presence to arrest “the worst of the worst:” undocumented immigrants who commit crimes. The truth on the ground has fallen far short of that promise, says Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year
| January 21, 2026
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year.
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11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
| January 22, 2026
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office
| January 20, 2026
On the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling out the administration for failed promises to cut energy costs.
Indigenous practices help heal trauma passed down through generations
| January 20, 2026
It’s not uncommon for Indigenous people to feel distrustful or on guard when around White people, explains Lea Denny.
6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
| January 13, 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.
AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition
| January 13, 2026
The real estate company looking to bring a data center to Greenleaf has ended its pursuit of property after residents and officials made clear they opposed the idea.
10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
| January 13, 2026
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
How did Wisconsin do at the Golden Globes? Mark Ruffalo, Amy Madigan and more
| January 12, 2026
Wisconsin was well-repped at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. There were at least five nominees with connections to the state. But, unfortunately, none of them ended up walking away with a win at this year’s award show, which aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on Jan. 11. Though, some of them still made statements, including Kenosha son […]
Wisconsinites press Congress over unaffordable health insurance
| January 9, 2026
Some Wisconsinites are looking to Congress to finish what it started this week in passing a bipartisan measure which would help lower the cost of soaring premiums that have made their health insurance unaffordable.
Parents deported, children left behind: WI advocates warn of growing crisis
| January 6, 2026
New research is shedding light on the issue of parent-child separation among immigrant families, which has become more pervasive in Wisconsin and across the country under heightened federal immigration enforcement. Migrant advocates called it a crisis in need of urgent attention.
Home visiting programs help parents learn child development skills
| January 5, 2026
Home visiting programs help parents learn about child development skills. The free programs are for pregnant women and families with a child under age 5. They are run by local governments and nonprofit organizations, and are funded largely through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program started in 2010 as part of […]
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants
| December 19, 2025
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants.
Line 5 fight continues as tribe sues U.S. Army Corps
| December 18, 2025
The fight over the Line 5 pipeline continues as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa sues the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.





























































