Wisconsin DHS issues civil forfeiture notice to MPS over lead safety violations during renovations

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a civil forfeiture notice to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for repeated violations of lead safety rules during renovation work at multiple schools. According to the MPS Lead Action …

Wisconsin gig workers could become independent contractors under bill headed to governor’s desk

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that would formally classify gig drivers for transit apps — such as delivery drivers and rideshare operators — as independent contractors, rather than employees. The bill …

U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Association taking place in northeastern Wisconsin

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - The Professional Disc Golf Association and some of its athletes visited the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay-Manitowoc on Wednesday. They’re promoting the U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Championship that starts on Thursday, June 19. …

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin Unemployment Tax Exemption Case

On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (the “Court”) unanimously ruled in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission that a Catholic charity group was entitled to a tax exemption from the state’s …

Wisconsin fines MPS over lead

Juneteenth flag raised over Wisconsin Capitol

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Juneteenth flag was raised over the state Capitol Wednesday. Attendees weren't deterred by the rain. People stood under umbrellas for the flag-raising and a ceremony, where Gov. Tony Evers spoke. "This Juneteenth, as we …

Nigerian man sentenced in Wisconsin for fraud, money laundering case

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Nigerian citizen who came to the United States on a student visa was sentenced to 42 months in prison for his role in a money laundering and fraud scheme. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced …

Wisconsin flash flood warning; Walworth County impacted Wednesday

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 18. The warning covers southwest Walworth County until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. During the warning, thunderstorms could bring rain that …

A Favorite For Comfort Food Now Ranks As The Best Food Truck In Wisconsin

When I was growing up, the only places I remember seeing food trucks were at a county fair or festival, but we all know that you no longer have to look that hard to find a food truck in Wisconsin. According to experts, food trucks experienced a notable …

Pro-Life Wisconsin: Reacts to Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services news release on EMTALA

(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, …