Wisconsin departments request 8.8% spending increase to $53.8B next fiscal year
Wisconsin state agencies have requested to spend $53.8 billion next fiscal year and $55.8 billion in fiscal 2026-27 in the state’s upcoming biennial budget.
Wisconsin State Fair holiday deals; offering lowest prices of year
Wisconsin State Fair holiday deals are here, offering the lowest prices of the year on admission, exciting ride and game tickets, and so much more.
UW-Madison's record-breaking research spending fuels rise in national ranking
Nonprofit research spending saw the largest percent increase of 20%, up to $153 million. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, both private, nonprofit arms of the university that manage university ...
Southeast Wisconsin coldest air of the season; more on Thanksgiving
Southeast Wisconsin is being blanketed with the coldest air of the season. Temperatures on Tuesday morning, Nov. 26 dipped into the 20s. This cold air is forecast to remain in place for the foreseeable future. November will be one of the warmest on record in Milwaukee, but on Tuesday, Nov. 26 marked the arrival of the coldest air of the season.
THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra to host Winter 2024 Concert
The Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra is hosting its Winter 2024 Concert. This year's theme will be 'The Gift of Music.'
Traffic stop in Wisconsin leads to drug bust, two arrests
Deputies in central Wisconsin stopped a vehicle for speeding on Sunday and found a significant amount of drugs inside during the traffic stop. According to a social media
Wisconsin Hospital Association to replace retiring CEO with senior VP of government relations
Eric Borgerding, CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, will retire next year and be replaced by Kyle O'Brien, senior vice president of government relations at WHA, the organization said Tuesday.
President-elect Trump says Wisconsin’s electric and energy costs are 'just about at the highest'
By a few different measures, Wisconsin is not "just about at the top" of the nation’s electricity and energy costs. Even when looking at the state’s average electricity rate, which is slightly higher than the national average, it’s not even in the top quarter of states.
From atmosphere to a lack of mosquitos: 5 reasons to take a winter hike in Wisconsin
Dineo Dowd of Madison on Wisconsin winter hiking: "It's just so quiet, it's so beautiful. It just gives me peace."
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, might get national role
Wikler is among a handful of Democrats who are either considering or are being pushed to run to succeed Jaime Harrison as chair of the Democratic National Committee.
See it: Rare albino deer spotted in Wisconsin at start of hunting season
A Wisconsin hunter captured a truly extraordinary moment on camera as a rare albino deer was spotted in the wild.
Wisconsin receives $32M to study DOT carbon impact
Nearly $32 million in federal funds are headed to Wisconsin, directed to be spent on transportation improvement projects that use materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funds are part of the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Wisconsin Catholic School Leaders Fired Over Violations of Child Protection Policies
The superintendent of a Wisconsin Catholic school system has been fired along with a high school principal after officials there reportedly found violations of diocesan safe environment protocols meant to protect children from sexual abuse.
‘Overall positive’: Wisconsin AFL-CIO reacts to Trump labor pick
President-Elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Labor is drawing support from a variety of labor groups, including the Wisconsin AFL-CIO who offered a wait-and-see
Maritime Time: Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Huron has been around since 2001. Preserving over 4,000 square miles, mapping the lake floor, discovering sunken ships and more. A few years ago, the second only location in the Great Lakes to receive marine sanctuary designation came to Lake Michigan in Wisconsin.
A Wisconsin man faked his death
A kayaker from Wisconsin accused of faking his own death and fleeing the country might not face significant jail time if he returns home. Israel's security cabinet is set to approve a U.S. cease-fire plan with Hezbollah. We have all the Black Friday deals you can shop already.
Wisconsin Bowhunter Bleats in 16-Pointer and Kills It with a 20-Year-Old Bow
Wisconsin bowhunter Mitch Bogumill tagged the biggest buck of his life during the rut this November. He used a bleat can to call the buck into range and then killed it with a 20-year-old compound bow.
Wisconsin's state park passes will change in January. Here's what you need to know
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tracks the number of visits to the state parks each year, and while the numbers for 2024 won't be available until sometime next year, data from 2023 shows that by far, Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo is the most popular, with over 2.3 million visits last year.
Tonje leads No. 19 Wisconsin over Pittsburgh 81-75 to win Greenbrier Tip-Off title
In a battle of undefeated teams, No. 19 Wisconsin took down Pittsburgh on Sunday evening to win the Greebrier Tip-Off title game 81-75. John Tonje
Holiday travel: best and worst times to hit Wisconsin roads
AAA expects a record 1.6 million Wisconsinites to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year, an increase of more than 35,000 from last year.
Southeast Wisconsin weather: Light shower or two possible
A quick-moving and weak system will keep skies cloudy and bring the chance for a few light rain showers. It's a mild start with temperatures in the 40s this morning.
Tonje scores 33, No. 19 Wisconsin beats Pittsburgh 81-75 for Greenbrier Tip-Off title
John Tonje scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half, and No. 19 Wisconsin came back to beat Pitt 81-75 in the championship of the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Sunday night.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's comeback win over Pittsburgh
The Badgers dominated in the second half behind transfer sensation John Tonje, winning their second straight early season tournament.
Drivers identified in Wisconsin crash that sent a 23-year-old to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
Authorities in Wisconsin say they have identified the drivers involved in a crash that resulted in a 23-year-old being arrested and taken to the hospital with
Thanksgiving week starting wet, gloomy for southern Wisconsin. What will travelers face for the holiday?
Thanksgiving week is starting wet and gloomy for southern Wisconsin, but the big concern for many is what weather they will face when traveling on the holiday. Holiday travel season begins, a lost waltz and Trump's guitars
Updated Big Ten basketball power rankings (Nov. 25): Wisconsin continues to rise
As of Nov. 25, the Big Ten is the only major college basketball conference without a single team with more than one loss. The start of the 2024-25 season has been close to flawless for most of the 18 members. The conference’s combined 83-14 record tells that story.
How to buy Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers tickets
For the 2024 edition of the battle for "Paul Bunyan's Axe," the Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will go toe to toe. If you are looking for Badgers vs. Golden Gophers tickets, information is available below. You can buy tickets to see the Badgers take on the Golden Gophers from multiple sources.
Wisconsin football plummets in ESPN FPI and SP+ after loss to Nebraska
Wisconsin entered the Nebraska game ranked No. 34 in FPI. The loss dropped the team down to No. 41. FPI now projects the Badgers’ final record at 5.5 – 6.5 and gives it just a 51% chance to defeat Minnesota in Week 14 and make a bowl game.
Beyond the Barometer: October 2024 was slightly drier and warmer than average for Wisconsin
October was slightly drier than average for Wisconsin however, the average temperature for the state was the 12th warmest on record. A breakdown of October's climate data here.
What to know about a Wisconsin man who faked his own death and fled through Detroit to Europe
Green Lake, Wis. – A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home, authorities said.
How a local photographer is paying respects to Wisconsin's waterways
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, local photographer Kim Hoholek's latest exhibit pays respect to Wisconsin waterways.
Excitement ahead for Wisconsin deer opener
Wisconsin hunters are getting ready to get out in the woods for the 2024 firearms opener on Saturday, and some stopped by Superior Shooters Supply to pick up items they need on Friday.
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death located in Europe. But will he return home?
A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home,
Wisconsin Badgers beat UCF in Greenbrier Tip-Off
Wisconsin 7-footer Steven Crowl picked up his fourth foul seconds into the second half, and UCF trimmed a 22-point deficit to 13. But Winter made a hook shot in the lane and a 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions, and Tonje followed with a fast-break layup to push Wisconsin’s lead to 53-33. UCF got no closer than 15 after that.
Wisconsin men's basketball schedule for the 2024-2025 season
Nov. 24 – vs. LSU/Pittsburgh at Greenbrier Tipoff, 2 or 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 – at Marquette, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 – at Illinois, 8 p.m. Dec. 14 – vs. Butler at Indy ...
Wisconsin warns of scam targeting professional license holders
State agency reports multiple incidents of scammers using spoofed phone numbers and false credentials to target professional license holders with payment demands.