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Act 10 challenge heads to Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear a challenge to Act 10, the 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for public-sector workers. The case was brought by the Abbotsford Education Association and the…
Madison City Council approves 2027 budget
The Madison City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2027 budgets on Tuesday, including a nearly $478 million operating budget and a $296 million capital budget. The spending plan funds body cameras for police…
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington: Another strong outing in
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Badgers’ 89-42 win over Fairfield on Tuesday. He made three of eight shots from the field and three of seven three-pointers in 21…
What Bay Area's new lawmakers aim to accomplish in office
A Democrat and a Republican both won regional races for the Legislature in the Nov. 3 election, but the two lawmakers now face starkly different futures in Madison. Rep. Angela Stroud, D-Ashland, easily won a second…
College football Fraud Alert: Which contenders are guilty?
USA TODAY examines which College Football Playoff contenders still need to prove themselves as the regular season reaches its final stretch. Alabama strengthened its playoff case with a 31–13 win over LSU, while Georgia…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case involving Act 10
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear a case challenging Act 10, the 2011 law that sharply curtailed collective bargaining rights for teachers and most public employees. The case was brought…
UW Health names new top technology officer
UW Health has appointed a new top technology officer, who will oversee the health system’s technology operations, including its use of artificial intelligence. The appointment comes as healthcare organizations face…
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Act 10 lawsuit
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Act 10, the landmark 2011 law that significantly curtailed collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The court's decision to review the…
Could service clubs be the answer to our loneliness problem?
In an episode of “The Ethical Life” podcast, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada consider whether service clubs such as Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions can help address loneliness and social disconnection. Drawing on research…
Wisconsin counties with the most veterans
Wisconsin had an estimated 288,078 veterans in 2024, down from 326,288 in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data cited by Stacker. The report ranks the state’s counties by the share of residents who are veterans…
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Laker Equestrian Team shows well at WIHA Finals
Five riders from the Shell Lake Equestrian Team competed in multiple classes at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association Finals in Madison over Halloween weekend. Lily Arnes, Rylee Hughes, Josie Crosby…
Songs were great but vibes were off at Jack White's Madison show
Jack White played 21 songs in about an hour and 45 minutes at The Sylvee in Madison on Monday, Nov. 9, without an encore. The performance featured the guitarist’s loose arrangements and extended solos, but the reviewer…
Middleton Lawmaker to Lead Senate
Wisconsin Senate Democrats have chosen Middleton Sen. Dianne Hesselbein as their new majority leader after a party vote held Tuesday. She will take up the post when the next legislative session begins, becoming the…
UW Health offers GammaTile brain tumor treatment during surgery
UW Health in Madison is offering GammaTile, a treatment that places radioactive seeds in a collagen tile inside the surgical cavity after a brain tumor is removed. Radiation begins during surgery rather than after…
BBB warns of scammers taking advantage of Veterans Day
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning donors to watch for charity scams on Veterans Day. Scammers may use convincing organization names and emotional appeals to solicit money, the BBB says. It advises people…
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Sen. Mark Spreitzer is the new Wisconsin Senate President, The NorthPointe Turkey Trot is set for Nov. 26, Edwards Ice Arena to open for season
Wisconsin state Sen. Mark Spreitzer has become the new president of the state Senate. The local roundup also notes that the NorthPointe Turkey Trot is scheduled for Nov. 26 and Edwards Ice Arena is set to open for the…
WisEye Morning Minute: Next Session Legislative Leaders
Wisconsin’s next legislative session will be led by Senate Majority Leader-Elect Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Speaker-Elect Greta Neubauer. The WisEye Morning Minute features news conferences with Hesselbein and…
David Crowley picks chief of staff, transition team
Wisconsin Gov.-elect David Crowley has named former state Department of Children and Families secretary Jeff Pertl as his chief of staff and announced members of his transition committee. Pertl previously served as the…
Wisconsin exports rose in the first half of the year
Wisconsin’s agricultural exports reached a record $2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 5% from the same period last year, according to a state report cited by Wisconsin Public Radio. The gains came despite…
Tom Still: After Dem trifecta: Governing with state economy in mind
Wisconsin’s new Democratic legislative majority and governor-elect David Crowley will face difficult choices when they take office in January, columnist Tom Still writes. He urges the incoming government to consider the…
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Deer advisory council seeks members
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for seats on its Citizen Deer Advisory Councils. Applications are open through Nov. 30 for each deer management unit, and most council seats are…
State superintendent comments on Wisconsin school referendums
Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly said voters showed support for public schools in the Nov. 3 election, which included 79 school funding referendums. She also warned that relying on local…
Madison City Council may suspend police oversight board
Madison City Council member Yannette Figueroa Cole has introduced a resolution to place the city's Police Civilian Oversight Board on a temporary hiatus. The move follows growing tensions between the oversight body…
Video Shows Arrest of Wisconsin State Trooper
Newly released surveillance footage shows federal immigration officers detaining Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport on November 5. The 21-year-old, who had…
Nominate a Holiday Hero from south central Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Journal is inviting readers in south central Wisconsin to nominate people who help others during the holiday season. Suggested nominees include neighbors who deliver meals, shovel snow, provide toys…
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Gov. Evers proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed November National Scholarship Month in the state, joining a nationwide effort to highlight financial aid for education after high school. The Wisconsin Department of Financial…
Wisconsin’s 2026 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 21
Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season will run from Nov. 21 through Nov. 29, the state Department of Natural Resources says. The agency notes that mild winters may have supported deer survival and reproduction, while…
Lawsuit complicates plans for new Wisconsin Veterans Museum
A lawsuit is complicating plans for a new home for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison. The museum has long occupied a 10-story office building on Capitol Square, but that building is nearing the end of its useful…
Help veterans move from service to civilian careers
On Veterans Day, two former service members describe how military experience can prepare people for civilian careers. Kurt Woodard, a retired U.S. Coast Guard electrician, and Sean Schiller, who served in the Navy’s…