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.

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman faced criticism for attending a counterterrorism training in Israel, with activists concerned about the implications for local law enforcement amid conflict in Gaza.

The Waukesha Fire Department employs data-driven insights to improve emergency response and reduce risks, reporting faster response times and safer conditions.

Waukesha County declared a State of Emergency due to extreme cold, closing facilities on January 23, but essential personnel will still report to work.

A Milwaukee County parks committee advanced an ordinance to require written permission before law‑enforcement 'staging' in county parks, a measure framed as a check on ICE. It now moves to the judiciary committee.

Chief Jeffrey Norman faced hours of public rebuke after attending a six‑day Israel training program; critics said the trip should have been vetted.

Janesville collaborates on a Child Safety Seat event to ensure children's safety in vehicles, offering inspections by certified technicians with optional donations to support the program.

The Wisconsin DNR report highlights the state's food waste problem in landfills and outlines strategies to cut waste by 50% by 2030, with a need for increased composting and digestion infrastructure.