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Rep. Nedweski, Sen. James: Introduce bill to criminalize grooming and protect Wisconsin children
MADISON—In response to growing reports of sexual misconduct and grooming behavior in Wisconsin schools and youth organizations, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) have introduced legislation to create a new...
Election Day 2025 in US on November 4: Key Governor, Congress, and Mayor races to watch
The United States will hold a wide range of elections on November 4, 2025, including gubernatorial, state legislative, and mayoral contests, as well as several special elections for Congress and local offices. The results could offer early clues...
A ‘safe haven’: Twilight Centers offer nighttime fun for Milwaukee youths
Step into North Division High School on a Monday night, and you’ll hear the sound of students playing basketball and see others playing in the game room. Three nights a week, the school turns from a place of learning into a recreation center....
State Senate Democratic Committee: State legislators highlight Republican cuts to Wisconsin’s food programs
Madison, WI – As SNAP benefits run out across Wisconsin, leaving families searching for support, Wisconsin State Representatives Robyn Vining (AD-13), Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), and State Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32) held a press conference this...
Government events to take place in South Central Wisconsin Nov. 2-8
Nicholas Weinberger, Trustee at Village of Randolph | Nicholas Weinberger LinkedInNicholas Weinberger, Trustee at Village of Randolph | Nicholas Weinberger LinkedIn South Central Wisconsin will host these events during the week. Monday, Nov. 3...
Wisconsinites shopping for Obamacare plans to see soaring prices
Wisconsinites seeking health insurance on the ACA marketplace may face significant premium increases. The potential price hikes are due to the upcoming expiration of pandemic-era subsidies. Middle-class and older households could be most affected...
Rep. Donovan: Public safety legislative package signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 75, 78, and 77 into law. This public safety package addresses judicial transparency, stronger tools against...
Local school district reacts to new Wisconsin law requiring cell phone bans in schools
PARK FALLS, Wis. (WJFW) — On October 31, Wisconsin became the 36th state to have a law requiring districts to prohibit phone use during instructional time at schools. Chequamegon School District has always had a cell phone policy, with the most...
Election Day 2025: From New York to California, when do polls open and close in every US state
Millions of Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to vote in state and local elections. While this year is not a presidential election, many important races and local measures will be decided across the country, according to USA...
Trump administration to notify Wisconsin on partial funds for FoodShare
Trump administration to notify Wisconsin on partial funds for FoodShare The Trump administration said Monday it would partially fund SNAP as the government shutdown continues DAY 34 OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT WILL...
These Wisconsinites won World Series rings, including two with this year's Dodgers
Two Wisconsin high-school alumni celebrated with the Commissioner's Trophy on Nov. 1, when the Los Angeles Dodgers repeated as World Series champs. Outfielder Alex Call from River Falls finished with one hit and one walk in seven at-bats over the...
Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Tom Tiffany. (Public Domain). In November 2020, Democrat Joe Biden won the election for U.S. President by more than 7 million votes, a margin of 4.5%. His margin of victory was more than...
Open enrollment begins, Wisconsinites likely to see higher costs
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More than 24 million Americans receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and over 90 percent of enrollees get federal tax credits to help lower costs. As the government shutdown continues, many...
‘Like a rollercoaster’: Wisconsinites uncertain about November food assistance
Fawn Anderson of Eau Claire says she worked her whole life and never applied for food assistance until five months ago when she relocated after a “violent act through domestic violence” upended her life. She started receiving $263 per month, money...
How to watch Wisconsin vs Campbell tonight in season opener
Despite heavy roster changeover with eight newcomers, based on preseason polls, the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team is expected to have another successful season under head coach Greg Gard. Returning starter John Blackwell was named...
Panic and misinformation swirl as SNAP recipients brace for slashed benefits
After foodbanks and SNAP recipients spent weeks bracing for a suspension of federal food assistance, the benefits appeared to be partially salvaged on Monday. But the disruption is already wreaking havoc on the normally steadfast program. The...
‘Genuinely religious’: Battle over government demand for religious groups to fund abortion lives again
A lawsuit against a state demand in Oregon that groups holding religious beliefs fundamentally opposing the deliberate and willful destruction of unborn children fund abortion has been revived. It is Oregon Right to Life that had sued state...
Wisconsin Ag Leader Randy Romanski Awarded FFA Degree
Monday, November 3, 2025 By Blake Jackson Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was honored with the prestigious Honorary American FFA Degree during the 98th National FFA Convention &...
Legal, but not easy: Wisconsin patients, providers confused by shifting abortion landscape
On a recent Tuesday morning at the Care for All community clinic in Milwaukee, receptionist Kailee Evans spent most of her day answering phone calls. “The phones are always going off,” she said. “Sometimes there will be two people on hold at a...
New Wisconsin Law Allows Candidates to Withdraw Names From Ballots
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law on Friday that will allow candidates to remove their names from ballots after withdrawing from an election race. Under the new law, which received bi-partisan support, candidates who are...