Rep. Bob Donovan asked the Joint Legislative Council to study Chapter 51 after local reporting and a disputed release of a man once charged in a 2019 homicide.

Senator Tammy Baldwin secures $5 million for Janesville, WI to address urban blight, funding demolition and cleanup of hazardous sites for redevelopment and economic growth, with gratitude expressed by Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn.

Oak Creek's National Night Out event has been honored by the National Association of Town Watch, reflecting the community's engagement and relationship-building efforts.

Ald. Peter Burgelis advanced an ordinance to make departments report six‑figure or percentage budget variances to the Common Council to avoid late‑year surprises.

The application period for new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers is closing soon, with opportunities in diverse roles available to candidates meeting the requirements.

South Milwaukee residents will vote on a library funding boost, potentially increasing the tax levy by $425,000, which means a $27 annual tax hike per $100,000 of home value.

The Wauwatosa Police Department announced the promotion of Detective Bradley Isaacson to Detective Technician, highlighting his expertise in Digital Evidence.

A city committee advanced a sweeping rewrite of Milwaukee's animal code that would require microchipping, curtail unattended tethering and cap household pets. Shelters say it's needed; advocates warn of costs.

Janesville seeks seasonal workers and interns for various city roles, offering diverse positions with competitive pay and flexibility in the outdoors.

A Wisconsin Watch data dive finds 46% of private-school students used publicly-funded vouchers in 2024 25, shifting more than $700M of public money to private classrooms.

Assembly Republicans want Wisconsin to add a $1,000 state match to federal 'Trump Accounts,' tapping a projected surplus to give newborns a larger financial head start.

A new PNAS paper finds racially targeted digital ads likely depressed 2016 turnout, concentrating effects in battlegrounds like Wisconsin and raising fresh disclosure questions.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable on public safety, discussing the success of the Credible Messenger Program in youth violence prevention and mentorship.