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Need a morning update on news relevant to Wisconsin? Pat Kreitlow offers a blend of news, commentary, and reviews of state events to help Wisconsinites stay up-to-date. Whether light-hearted or hard-hitting, Pat’s topics are timely, to the point, and worth your time.
Duffy reaches fork in the road at Superior’s Blatnik Bridge
March 3, 2026
Will the US Transportation Secretary release a $1 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement grant in his former congressional district or go along with President Donald Trump’s arbitrary cuts to infrastructure projects?
WI-born veteran, congressman calls out Van Orden for Trump support
March 2, 2026
US Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado native who was born and raised in Wisconsin, says fellow veteran and Rep. Derrick Van Orden failed veterans and the President’s new war with Iran isn’t what Wisconsinites want.
How this ‘red’ county picked up election wins with a little ‘blue’ research help
February 24, 2026
It’s not always clear which candidates in non-partisan races align with your values, but a little homework, according to Blue Sky Waukesha County, goes a long way.
Maria Lazar’s bizarre court election strategy: Take a hard right
February 24, 2026
Wisconsin supreme court candidate Maria Lazar recent appearances make it even harder to appeal to moderate voters in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is leaving the Legislature
February 19, 2026
Robin Vos, Wisconsin’s longest-serving speaker used discipline, fundraising, and gerrymandered maps to cement a Republican majority for 12 years.
This Wisconsin firefighter plans to ride Independent wave into Congress
February 18, 2026
Meet firefighter Mike Thurow, an Independent candidate challenging six-term Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman in Wisconsin’s 6th congressional district.
Evers deploys flattery on the Legislature, hoping for a final bipartisan act
February 17, 2026
Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State address Tuesday night and plans to outline the highlights of two terms of bipartisan progress, while hoping for one more deal to support public schools and provide property tax relief.
Growing the Wisconsin economy? Missy Hughes has a plan for that
February 12, 2026
Missy Hughes, the former leader of the state’s economic development agency, is now running for governor.
Brennan proposes an ICE ‘accountability commission’ if elected governor
February 10, 2026
The candidate says a time will come to handle those with ICE and the Border Patrol whose actions have been beneath the dignity “of who we are as Wisconsinites, as human beings.”
Meet the candidates in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Democratic primary
February 6, 2026
A former legislator, an attorney, and a computer programmer are promising something increasingly appealing to voters in the 7th Congressional District: a return to normal.
This former Wisconsin US Attorney has a message for Trump’s plan to ‘nationalize’ elections
February 4, 2026
From the US Constitution to nearly 2,000 local clerks, Wisconsin has what it needs to conduct secure elections despite President Trump continuing to spread his “Big Lie” about widespread fraud.
OPINION: An unauthorized war with Iran exposes America’s colonizers and monarchists
March 3, 2026