The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill to bar FoodShare purchases of candy and sugary drinks while adding state funds and staff to brace for federal changes. The measure now heads to the Senate.

The US Supreme Court ruled Trump's emergency tariffs, imposed under IEEPA, exceeded presidential powers and did not have clear congressional authorization.

The Elected Officials’ Satellite Office at the Kenosha County Center will close for a week due to staffing issues, affecting local services but with alternatives available downtown or online.

Oak Creek approved plans for a new fire station, selecting Kueny Architects to design it. The project focuses on modern features and future growth, aiming for a 2027 groundbreaking.

Madison GOP leaders rolled out a $2.3B plan that pairs one‑time rebates with school levy credits and targeted special‑education money while skipping a requested general aid increase.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office signed an intent to contract with Biometrica, edging closer to facial-recognition use while supervisors and civil-rights groups press for oversight.

A small cluster of counties — especially metro Milwaukee and Dane — could swing Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary, and an Oct. Marquette poll shows many contenders remain little known.

Bay Area residents must check new polling locations for the 2026 Spring Primary due to redistricting. They can find their polling place at myvote.wi.gov or ocwi.org/address and need a photo ID to vote.

Waukesha honored its School Resource Officers for their contributions to school safety and student law enforcement relationships on National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day.

The Village of Brookfield Government shared a post about the historic Air Mail delivery from Brookfield to Chicago in 1938, featuring a special event with crowds, "Pony Express" riders, and a panda.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Summer Academy is set for July, with registration opening February 16, offering a wide range of courses for K-12 students to prevent summer learning loss.

Common Council President José Pérez says he reported himself to ethics authorities after voting on a liquor license for a tenant who rents from a property he owns.

The City of Wauwatosa is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and manage public infrastructure projects, with a salary range of $74,855.46 to $95,658.16 and benefits. Application deadline is February 24, 2026.