State

Thu
10
Aug

Voting has gotten harder in Wisconsin. Organizers have found ways to help

Around noon on an overcast April Election Day, dozens of canvassers returned to a second-floor conference room of the Greater Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Milwaukee’s North Side.

Thu
10
Aug

FISCAL FACTS Earning extra credit

The number of Wisconsin high school students earning college credit through dual enrollment programs at public universities and technical colleges has more than doubled in the past decade.

Thu
03
Aug

Misinformation, disinformation: A guide to sorting fiction from reality

This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch.

Thu
27
Jul

Midwest drought: Corn, soybeans suffer as forecasters expect no quick relief for farmers

A dusty Nick Stanek stepped off his tractor after an evening of round baling hay.

Conditions in La Farge are currently great for the crop, but not much else. The weather has been so dry, the grass crunches beneath Stanek’s feet.

Thu
27
Jul

Forbes recognizes Wisconsin credit union

Summit Credit Union has made the list of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbs Magazine.

Thu
27
Jul

Beware of home warranty scams

Homeowners are being warned to watch out for dubious home warranty mailers.

Thu
20
Jul

FISCAL FACTS: Why is Wisconsin’s rural population growth outpacing Midwest?

Wisconsin ranks near the top among Midwestern states for rural population growth in recent decades, as many of its peers experienced rural population decline. Overall, rural Wisconsin counties that have seen the most recent growth are tourism and recreation hubs, primarily located in the state’s Northwoods.

Thu
20
Jul

PFAS plan in limbo

Following Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of the state budget, $125 million to combat PFAS contamination remains in limbo as lawmakers discuss potential changes to GOP legislation to tackle the forever chemicals.

Thu
20
Jul

$1B in new fed money could make ‘internet for all’ a reality

Getting good broadband to every corner of the state has been an elusive goal.

Thu
13
Jul

July Law of Month: Reckless driving prevention

Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month, to encourage all motorists to be aware of the consequences of dangerous driving.

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