WisDems: Democrats highlight effects of government shutdown across the state, discuss impacts of potential ACA cuts on Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — This week, former CMS Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former CMS Director, and emergency medicine physician Dr. Chris Ford, laid out the stakes of the GOP shutdown, including how this could force nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites to...

Marion company makes Wisconsin's Coolest Thing

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce anounced this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin us Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboats, manufactured by 1000 Island Airboats in Marion. The airboat was crowned the winner at WMC’s annual Business Day...

Airboat named "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin"

Airboat wins "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" MADISON (WKOW) -- Voters selected an airboat used for search and rescue missions as the coolest thing made in the Badger State. The 1000 Island Search and Rescue Airboat won the annual "Coolest Thing...

Costco nears final approval to build in this Milwaukee suburb

Costco is seeking final approval to build a new store and gas station in Franklin, Wisconsin. This would be the first Costco location within Milwaukee County. The proposed 162,000-square-foot store is planned for the northwest corner of Drexel...

Inside the Long Road to Solemn Oath Brewing’s Milwaukee Taproom

The newest kid on Milwaukee’s beer block has been a long time coming. Solemn Oath Brewery of Naperville, Illinois, will soon begin transforming the former 1840 Brewing, 342 E. Ward St., into its own taproom. It signed a lease for the space just...

Dept. of Natural Resources: Help Wisconsin bats during International Bat Week

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend a local educational bat event. As a group of mammals, bats are...

The Democrats’ vision quest is complete

After Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election, she famously retreated to the woods — less Thoreau’s Walden Pond spiritual cleansing, more yoga retreat curated by Pod Save America. And the entire Democratic Party seemed to follow her to Chappaqua...

Flights delayed at Bush Airport due to staffing, construction

“Good morning from IAH” - VictorGutierrez via Click2Pins (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – Flights are being delayed at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday afternoon. According to the FAA website, the...

A 'federal relief check' scam is targeting hundreds of U.S. consumers

Since September, the Better Business Bureau has counted more than 800 consumers across the U.S. who have reported receiving scam messages about federal relief funds. The BBB warns that the scheme involves attempts to collect personal and financial...

Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries

Cleveland Tank is proud to announce a new partnership with Zinga Industries, Wisconsin-based hydraulic filtration manufacturer. Through this collaboration, Cleveland Tank will now distribute Zinga’s replacement and consumable hydraulic products,...

Why This Wisconsin-Based Company Could Reward Patient Investors (Kohl's)

Meme enthusiasm has cooled down, but Kohl's has more room to run. Over the summer, Kohl's (KSS +1.08%) became a meme stock. Scores of retail traders dove into the name during July, speculating that high short interest left the department store...

New Wisconsin bill could allow online sports gambling across entire state

Oneida Casino sports betting, Feb. 10, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed a bill to legalize online sports gambling across Wisconsin. It would allow tribal nations, like Oneida or Menomonie, to...

Mid-State Technical College highlights program growth during Manufacturing Month

Mid-State Technical College is marking Manufacturing Month in October with a series of events aimed at highlighting the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy and the college’s role in workforce development. The events focus on program...

UW-Extension Hosts Final 2025 Swine Production Seminar

Friday, October 24, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) and UW-Extension will host a Farrow to Wean Seminar for swine producers on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the West Madison Ag Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Rd.,...

Tech giants outline bold plans for Midwest energy

The data center boom is remaking the Midwestern power grid. Two new developments underscore how large technology companies are set to shape electricity in the coal- and natural-gas-dependent region, potentially changing the energy mix and...

Ridglan Farms sues Wisconsin DATCP over record request delays

BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WKOW) — Ridglan Farms has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for failing to respond to records requests that the animal research company said it made over seven...

BUILDING BLOCKS: Crane Engineering warehouse in Kimberly

ADDRESS: 707 Ford St., Kimberly, Wisconsin COST: Undisclosed SIZE: 43,462-square-foot addition and 25,200-square-foot interior renovation START MONTH: December 2024 MONTH OF COMPLETION: October 2025 OWNER: Crane Engineering DEVELOPER: Crane...

Milwaukee crowds join millions across the U.S. in “No Kings” protest against Trump’s assault on democracy

More than 15,000 demonstrators were estimated to participate in the nonpartisan event downtown. Milwaukee Police said there were no arrests or significant disruptions as the crowd moved along a two-mile route through the city center. Smaller...

Wisconsin’s Football Failings: Report Card from 34-0 Loss to OSU

The University of Wisconsin football team faced a crushing 34-0 defeat against No. 1 Ohio State, reflecting a program in turmoil. With a 2-5 overall record and 0-4 in Big Ten play, the Badgers have endured their worst offensive performance in...

Lineman killed in construction zone in Marquette County

SANDS TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old journeyman lineman from Marquette was killed Monday by a motor vehicle that also struck two trucks in a work zone on M-553 in Marquette County, authorities said. Marquette County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sent...