Elmbrook Board Sold Public Property in Secret, A New Referendum May Be Next
In 2022, Elmbrook residents had to force the school board to disclose it was exploring
property sales — no notice, no agenda item. Now, with district debt expiring in 2028,
leadership is already talking about the next round of spending.
Elmbrook School Board Approves $500,000 Brookfield Elementary Library Renovation
The Elmbrook School Board voted 5–2 in March 2022 to approve approximately $500,000 in taxpayer funding for renovations to the Brookfield Elementary School library, part of a broader plan that could expand similar upgrades to additional schools. The project includes...
Waukesha School Board Elections Spark Debate Over Candidate Eligibility Standards
School board elections in Waukesha have become the center of a growing debate over what qualifications should determine who is fit to serve, as community members and advocacy groups increasingly focus on candidates’ personal backgrounds rather than statutory...
Massive Felony Backlog in Milwaukee Remains Unresolved After Pandemic
Complaints about due process and public safety have mounted in Milwaukee County as felony case backlogs have surpassed pandemic highs. The backlogs, which originally peaked during the pandemic era, have increased even further to over 10,000 as district attorneys and...
Waukesha School Board Member’s Social Media Posts Raise Questions About Superintendent Evaluation Process
Recent social media posts by Waukesha School Board member Diane Voit have raised questions about the handling of the district’s superintendent evaluation process, a procedure typically conducted privately under Wisconsin law. Voit, who is also running for re-election,...
Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks Out in Defense of Father Amid Controversy
Olympian Alyssa Liu recently earned the praise and adoration of millions of Americans after taking home the gold medal in both team and singles figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. While her reception in America has been mostly positive, some people have asked...
El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Violence Across Mexico
The killing of Mexican cartel kingpin Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes also known as “El Mencho”, has sparked a wave of violence across parts of Mexico, raising concerns for Americans vacationing in tourist hotspots. Escalating conflicts between the cartel and Mexican...
Steil Unveils “MEGA Act,” a Sweeping Federal Push for Voter ID, Paper Ballots, and Tighter Election Rules
This week, Rep. Bryan Steil proposed a federal election law requiring photo voter ID, mandate paper ballots, and preserving election records. Steil's accouncement tracks with a newly introduced package in Congress, the Make Elections Great Again Act, which Steil...
Residents See Rising Taxes, Blame Evers’ 400-Year Veto
As Wisconsinites opened their 2025 property tax bills, many were taken aback by double-digit increases. The property taxes in Wisconsin have risen noticeably in the past year. According to WPR, school property tax rates climbed an average of 7.8 percent in...
Student Loan Shake-Up Hits Wisconsin
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Dec. 9 that it will dismantle a Biden-era student loan repayment plan, citing the program's unnecessary waste of taxpayer dollars. The department announced the end of the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, which was...
Wisconsin Lawmakers Move to Fix ‘F’ Rating on Human Trafficking Laws
Wisconsin lawmakers are reviving a bipartisan package of legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s response to human trafficking, after the state earned an “F” grade and ranked third-lowest nationally for its trafficking laws. The proposals stem from...
Waukesha School Board Member’s Social Media Posts Raise Questions About Superintendent Evaluation Process
Recent social media posts by Waukesha School Board member Diane Voit have raised questions about the handling of the district’s superintendent evaluation process, a procedure typically conducted privately under Wisconsin law. Voit, who is also running for re-election,...
Judge Sanctions Kenosha County DA Xavier Solis for Using AI in Court Filing
A Kenosha County judge sanctioned District Attorney Xavier Solis after finding that his office used artificial intelligence in a court filing without proper disclosure and included inaccurate legal citations. Circuit Court Judge David Hughes struck the prosecution’s...
Kenosha Schools Consider Metal Detectors After Gun Incidents at High School
The Kenosha Unified School District is considering a new safety policy that would allow metal detectors and student searches, following two gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week. The proposed policy, expected to be reviewed by the school board later...