Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction in High-Profile Immigration Case
Dugan found guilty on obstruction charges, facing up to five years in prison
Legislators Weigh Controversial Red Light Camera Bill
Wisconsin legislators heard testimony on a red light camera bill that proponents said would protect public safety, though some expressed concerns about targeting Milwaukee residents and civil liberties. The bill, which is supported by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey...
Mayor Johnson Pushes Wheel Tax Hike to Plug Budget Hole
Milwaukee drivers could soon be paying more just to keep their cars on the road. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has proposed a $10 hike to the city’s wheel tax to help close a looming budget gap — a move critics say shifts the city’s financial mismanagement onto taxpayers....
More Taxes, More Fees, More Spending Proposed for Milwaukee City Budget
Milwaukee’s mayor is looking to tax more and spend more in his new city budget. Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveiled his proposal for a more than $2 billion 2026 city budget. “The plan closes a historic budget gap responsibly while keeping services strong. It prioritizes...
Wisconsin Test Results Show Choice Students Outperform Public School Peers, Again
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) last week released its annual statewide testing results, and once again, students in private school choice programs outperformed their public school peers across multiple measures. Continuing a pattern dating back...
Trump Unhappy With Powell as Fed Holds Rates; Economists See September Cuts Ahead
President Donald Trump, who has spent years publicly sparring with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, is once again turning up the pressure—demanding steep cuts despite the Fed’s resistance. At its July 30, 2025 meeting, the Federal Open Market...
Wisconsin Woman Found Guilty in UK Murder Driven by Family Feud
A Wisconsin native was found guilty in the Birmingham Crown Court in the United Kingdom nearly six years after a murder plot where she attempted to kill someone on behalf of a scorned family. Aimee Betro, 45, spent nearly six years on the run after attempting to shoot...
GOP Lawmaker Puts Crypto In The Fast Lane With Trump-Backed Law
While much of the national spotlight on cryptocurrency has focused on tech billionaires, influencers, or SEC lawsuits, it’s a congressman from Wisconsin who’s now shaping the rules of America’s digital financial future. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has rapidly...
Federal Audit Finds Wisconsin Sent Nearly $250 Million to Unemployment Claimants Not Seeking Work
A new federal audit paints a troubling picture of Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system, revealing that the state improperly paid $248 million in benefits—largely to people who weren’t looking for work. Between July 2021 and June 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor...
Wisconsin Democrats Who Blocked Age Verification for Porn Sites Honor OnlyFans Model
Just weeks after voting against a bipartisan bill that would have required age verification on pornographic websites to protect minors, four Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin used state resources to honor an OnlyFans model for her achievements in the adult...
Thousands of Wisconsin State Workers Are Still Remote — And No One’s Tracking What They’re Doing
Wisconsin state offices have yet to bounce back from the pandemic. In fact, they’re still mostly empty. Over half the employees at the Department of Workforce Development work from home full-time. At the Department of Administration, it’s more than 40%. Statewide...
Milwaukee Police Employee Charged with Election Fraud
A top ranking civilian employee for the Milwaukee Police Department was charged with election fraud after a complaint alleged that she was living outside the city limits of Milwaukee but still voting in city elections. Marcey Patterson, 45, was charged with election...
Water Street’s Nightlife Tarnished by Crime and Violence
Milwaukee’s Water Street, once a thriving nightlife hotspot, is now plagued by shootings, assaults, and reckless driving—sparking urgent calls for tougher safety measures. The crisis has drawn an unexpected response from Evolve Church, a congregation usually focused...
Brewers Hold Celebration of Life For Bob Uecker
On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers held a ceremony before their game against the Giants, for Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers announcer who passed away earlier this year. The ceremony started at 12:00, and lasted over an hour before the game slated to begin at 1:10. As...