The Democratic challenger wants to protect women’s healthcare choices while Republican incumbent Sen. Duey Stroebel supports treating an 1849 law as a total abortion ban.
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The Democratic challenger wants to protect women’s healthcare choices while Republican incumbent Sen. Duey Stroebel supports treating an 1849 law as a total abortion ban.
Former President Donald Trump repeated a vicious smear about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. Here’s how it’s affecting people.
Bills that attack public education in Wisconsin are in line with GOP efforts to make taxpayers support two parallel school systems, censor information about race and gender, and face a never-ending parade of referendums. There are 93 Republicans on ballots across the...
Occurring on October 14 this year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is the perfect time to get out into your community to learn and uplift Native voices and culture.
From butterflies to birds, Wisconsin’s home to some of the most fun-to-watch migrating animals, and you don’t want to miss these eight this fall.
Here are 9 children’s museums your kids are bound to love, from STEM and agriculture to dinosaurs and a blast from the 1840s past.
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Green Bay animal shelters. Here’s what they said.
A chief architect of Project 2025 — the controversial conservative blueprint to remake the federal government — Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration. And he’s been drafting a so-far secret “180-Day Transition Playbook” to speed the plan’s implementation to avoid a repeat of the chaotic start that dogged Trump’s first term.
The second woman and the second person of color is poised to secure the nomination of a major political party. People in Wisconsin are feeling pride and optimism because a Kamala Harris presidential win would serve as another historical benchmark that many see as overdue.
For individuals with IDDs, the working world is fraught with barriers to employment. Fortunately, these Wisconsin businesses are here to help.
Learn about 10 of the endangered species that live in Wisconsin and how you might be able to help them.
A slew of racist, sexist, and outright bizarre conspiracy theories flooded the internet after Joe Biden decided to end his campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
These 15 fishing spots are worth casting a line in.
In this op-ed, Bridget Glover, a union activist within USW (Local 2-232), reflects on the support from the Biden-Harris administration and the impacts infrastructure investments have had on union workers and the Wisconsin workforce.
Wisconsin offers a wide array of free attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Hit pieces attacking Mayor Katie Rosenberg are from a group led by a current donor “bundler” for former President Trump
The food enthusiasts and bar-hopping connoisseurs of Madison have spoken, and we've listened! There's something heartwarming about diving into a plate of comfort food surrounded by the buzzing ambiance of a favorite local tavern. From award-winning cheese curds that...
Madison, often hailed as a haven for cheese enthusiasts, boasts a multitude of cheese shops that cater to the discerning palates of locals and visitors alike. In a recent poll conducted by UpNorthNews as part of our Madison Food Guide, readers cast their votes to...
In 2024, part of that work will mean standing up to politicians who are trying to censor Black history curriculum in Wisconsin schools, ban books, make it harder for voters of color to have their voices heard, and attack DEI and other programs meant to give BIPOC communities equal opportunities to thrive in our state.
Our Q&A included some unusual answers: cheese curds, Mountain Dew, Florence County, and the Barbie movie.
While the pay bump will affect the 705 active duty service members in Wisconsin, this year’s National Defense Authorization Act is just the latest example of the increasingly partisan landscape of modern American politics.
ICYMI: The UW Board of Regents held an emergency meeting last Saturday and voted 9-8 to reject a proposed deal between the Universities of Wisconsin president and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has been blocking pay raises for tens of thousands of UW System employees...
Read about the history of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, through these five fascinating facts, and then find out where in the city you can learn more.
A state Supreme Court now controlled by progressives could end the Legislature’s ability to bottle up a wide range of actions most governors are able to take.
The Natural Resources Board no longer had a quorum to meet. Two former legislators are among those fired. A domestic abuse survivor is dropped from a board because a senator didn’t like her tweets and asked if she was emotional and hated men.
Also this week: The special session that just might tie together childcare help, a new tax cut, and stadium renovations for the Brewers. And the state superintendent rips DEI critics.
Discover the scenic wonders of Wisconsin’s Apple Trail with our guide to 8 delightful destinations. From charming orchards to cider houses and more, explore the best stops on this apple-lover’s journey.
“The Biden administration’s infrastructure investments are creating a lot of trades jobs here in Wisconsin,” Johntay Young, an industrial apprenticeship instructor in Milwaukee, writes in an op-ed.
As federal investments pour into the construction sector, Kilah Engelke is working to recruit more women into the industry. “We have the best health care available and a pension that will last my entire lifetime and allow me to retire with dignity at an early age,” she said. “The wages are great too.”
A 6-3 ruling overturned decades-long affirmative action practice in college admissions.