Rising utility bills in Wisconsin are creating a significant "energy burden" for families, with some households spending over 10%—and in some cases up to 20%—of their annual income on heat and electricity. While state Democratic lawmakers have had their hands tied by a Republican majority, Democratic lawmakers in Washington have decided to give it a try, with the Energy Bills Relief Act.
What are your feelings about new nuclear power generation being planned for Wisconsin? It's our newsletter Question of the Week for February 1, 2026 Click one of the options below about a proposal to add nuclear power generation in eastern...
Gov. Tony Evers says school districts were dealing with legislative underfunding long before the “400-year” veto GOP lawmakers blame for a record number of referendums.
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
Candidate for governor Rep. Francesca Hong wants a pause on data center construction, citing bipartisan calls for more information about the impact on water and electric rates.
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.
Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.
Some Republicans expressed interest in saving the Knowles Nelson Stewardship program, but other GOP lawmakers want the conservation effort defunded. A Democratic legislator is making a public plea to a Republican colleague to schedule a committee hearing on a...
