Why a Wisconsin News Outlet Killed Its Comments Section
And it’s not because they don’t WANT to hear from you…
May
2025
19
WAUSAU
Sep
2024
25
Wausau’s conservative mayor relocates a ballot drop box on his own, a potential ethics and criminal violation
The city attorney advised Doug Diny not to tamper with the drop box outside of City Hall. The local district attorney and state Elections Commission have been asked to investigate.
Sep
2024
12
When fall colors are changing in Wisconsin
Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report tracks when hues will be at their peak throughout Wisconsin - we’ve alphabetized their predictions for your convenience.
Apr
2024
15
Opinion: Well-intentioned bank rule would hurt lending to small businesses in Wisconsin
Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg says the Federal Reserve should reconsider a move that could also make home ownership harder.
Nov
2021
16
Wisconsin Has 176,000 Lead Pipes. The Infrastructure Bill Will Help Take Them Out.
The bipartisan infrastructure legislation that Biden recently signed includes $15 billion to replace lead pipes across the country.
Oct
2021
8
Wisconsin Parents Are Standing Up for COVID Safety In Schools
As school boards—many times influenced by groups funded by national conservative organizations—decline to enact COVID safety protocols, local parent groups are pushing back.
Sep
2021
30
With Afghan Refugees, Wausau Gets Chance to Show Welcoming Side After ‘Community for All’ Controversy
Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg hopes the Wausau community will be welcoming to the up to 85 Afghan refugees who will be resettled in the city.
Sep
2021
28
Native American Leaders Seeking Improvements to Curriculum After Teacher Wears Racist Outfit
Insensitive depictions of Native Americans are demeaning and further negative views that help lead to violence against indigenous people, advocates said.
Aug
2021
30
After ‘Community for All’ Resolution Fails Again, Progressive Marathon County Officials Worry ‘This Might Set Us Back’
“This sends the message that some people don’t matter as much as others in our community,” one official said.
Aug
2021
5
COVID Relief Funds Were ‘Saving Grace’ for Cash-Strapped Cities
Racine, Wausau, and Madison among Wisconsin cities seeing huge benefit from millions of dollars in COVID relief.
