Wisconsin Students Win State Agriculture Essay Contest

Friday, July 11, 2025 By Blake Jackson Annabelle Winkers, a fourth-grade student from Fennimore, and Adalyn Howe, a fifth-grade student from Lodi, have been named state winners in the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom annual essay contest....

Milwaukee using hidden cameras, reward offers to combat illegal dumping

Milwaukee leaders are cracking down on illegal dumping in the city. The city recently increased fines and added hidden cameras at common dumping sites. They are also enlisting residents’ help by posting photos of frequent offenders online and...

Wisconsin certifies Ginseng Board election results

Randy Rom​anski, ​​​​​​​Secretary | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Randy Rom​anski, ​​​​​​​Secretary | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,...

Wisconsin soybean growers vote in board election starting July 10

Randy Rom​anski, ​​​​​​​Secretary | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionRandy Rom​anski, ​​​​​​​Secretary | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Soybean growers in Wisconsin have until...

2025 ACE Twilight Dairy Tours Set for August in Wisconsin

Friday, July 11, 2025 By Blake Jackson Elected officials, educators, legislators, and engaged community members are invited to attend a unique opportunity to explore the future of dairy farming and rural development in Wisconsin. The 2025...

Impact Day: Rounds of Storms in SE Wisconsin

Impact Day: Rounds of Storms in SE Wisconsin Storm chances return today, with warm and muggy conditions AND TURNING TO WEATHER RIGHT NOW, IT’S AN IMPACT DAY. ROUNDS OF STORMS. LOTS OF CLOUDS OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. WE’VE ALREADY SEEN SOME OF THOSE...

Wisconsin Just Passed New Tax Credits for Film and TV with Bipartisan Support — Read That Again

While Trump has flirted with imposing a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States, Wisconsin is welcoming the industry with hope and energy. A new bipartisan budget from the Badger State — which tipped red in the last...

What to know about DEI in Wisconsin

MADISON – University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced July 9 that the university would close its Division of Diversity, Equity and Education Achievement, marking the latest development in the ongoing battle over...

Wisconsin passes bill to attract data center development

MADISON, Wis. — Solidifying its interest in data center construction, Wisconsin enacted a new law to support the development of two computing facilities in Port Washington and Beaver Dam. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed Assembly Bill 140, now...

Wisconsin ballet theatre company launches first season with original production

It was artistic director Samuel Huberty’s dream to create a ballet theatre in Wisconsin. “My wife and I moved back to the U.S. in October of 2023 and we felt: ‘We are young. We’re ready to do this,’” Huberty told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” “We felt...

Milwaukee Community Printing Hub Shutters

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee The Bindery. Photos by Jeramey Jannene. The Bindery has come unbound. After an almost seven-year run, owner Zachary Lifton announced that the creative hub is closed. “The Bindery is closing...

This Beer Directly Supports Farmers in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin

A popular beer brand, which in recent years has positioned themselves as quintessentially American and supportive of family farmers, is back with farmer-centric branding and a renewed mission to keep the backbone of America thriving. Last summer,...

Milwaukee's new King Library branch has set Sept. 6 grand opening

Milwaukee Public Library's King Library branch, part of a new development that includes apartments, will have its grand opening on Sept. 6. The library, 2901 N. King Drive, will be open only to staffers starting in about two weeks. Library...

Lawmakers pass sweeping bills to establish 'Silicon Valley' of next-gen energy: 'We can't afford to choose'

"I'm excited to sign these bipartisan bills today." by Calvin CoffeeJuly 11, 2025 Lawmakers in Wisconsin have taken a significant step toward powering a sustainable future, which could yield major benefits for both the planet and people. On July...

Political outsider Bill Berrien enters race to be Republican governor of Wisconsin

A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political outsider is entering Wisconsin's race for governor. Bill Berrien, 56, likens himself to President Donald Trump and is promising a 'Wisconsin First' agenda. Berrien becomes the second...

Experts share the history behind the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, tying to today

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Community members typically attend the Northern Wisconsin State Fair for it’s food and games, but many don’t know the history behind it. Diving into where the love of fairs in America stems from, experts tell how it...

Wisconsin Dance Theatre to transport audiences to the 1940s with ‘A Hero’s Homecoming’

HARTLAND — Wisconsin Dance Theatre’s newest production, "A Hero’s Homecoming," is a heartfelt ballet honoring the enduring power of love during wartime. The full-length ballet features emotional storytelling and choreography set to live jazz...

The New State is a Milwaukee hidden gem in the making

MILWAUKEE — The New State is a hidden gem in the making. I learned about this through our partnership with Imagine MKE. The New State’s plan is to transform the historic old State Theater into a music hub. The State Theater opened its doors in...

2025 WE Local U.S. Recap: Empowering Women Engineers to Rise Together

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) organizes multiple WE Local conferences globally every year, bringing together women with shared interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to learn from each other and build...

Wisconsin's largest engineering firm moves Milwaukee office