Foxconn Commits Additional $569 Million to Wisconsin Facility, Aiming to Double Workforce by 2030
The Taiwanese tech company is looking to expand its operations in Southeastern Wisconsin as AI grows.
Brewers Score Milwaukee Area Free Burgers With 12th Consecutive Win
On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers won their 12th consecutive regular season game. A streak in Milwaukee celebrated with free burgers from George Webb’s Restaurants. The burgers will be handed out August 20th from 2 - 6 pm at George Webb locations throughout the...
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...
Milwaukee Set to Host Young Republicans’ National Convention Just Three Years After RNC
With the 2025 Young Republicans National Convention just finished, the organization has announced that they will follow in the footsteps of the Republican National Committee and look to Milwaukee to host their next national event. Kyle Schroeder, Chairman of the...
Sluggish Flood Response from Evers Roils Wisconsin Residents
On Saturday, a wave of extreme weather hit the Midwest, causing tens of thousands of Wisconsinites to lose power and immense property damage after flash floods accumulated as much as a foot of rainwater in some communities. While first responders are still attempting...
Trump Pushes Nationwide School Choice Expansion Through Tax Reform
A national movement that has gained traction in state legislatures across the country is now poised to take a major leap forward in Washington. Backed by President Trump and a broad coalition of supporters, the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is emerging as...
Real ID Deadline Approaching: What Wisconsin Travelers Need to Know
Beginning May 7, travelers boarding domestic flights will need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card, or an alternative such as a valid U.S. passport, to get through airport security. The new federal requirement also applies to those entering military bases...
Kohl’s Fires CEO Over Romantic Conflict of Interest
Kohl’s, a Wisconsin corporation, abruptly fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on Thursday, just four months after hiring him, citing violations of the company’s conflict-of-interest policies. An internal investigation overseen by Kohl’s audit committee and conducted by an...
Wisconsin Legislators Prepare to Tackle AI Regulation in 2025
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, Wisconsin’s Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence has wrapped up its work, paving the way for legislative action in 2025. Chaired by Sen. Julian Bradley, who will...
Wisconsin’s Educational Integrity in Question Under Superintendent Jill Underly
Jill Underly, Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), is running for reelection in Spring 2025. DPI oversees and regulates public, private, and charter education in Wisconsin. The office holds significant power to enforce and shape education...
Judge Bruce Schroeder, Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Judge, Honored with Portrait Unveiling
Judge Bruce E. Schroeder, the figure at the center of one of the nation’s most watched trials, returned to his Kenosha courtroom for a special honor. Schroeder, who presided over the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in 2021, was celebrated with the unveiling of a portrait...
Déjà Vu: Two Judges, Two Indictments—16 Years Apart
Cases OverviewOn April 25, 2019, Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph was indicted for allegedly helping an immigrant avoid ICE detention. On the same date in 2025, Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan faced similar charges. These cases highlight ongoing conflicts between local...
Milwaukee Scrambles to Fund the Hop Streetcar After Federal Aid Expires
Milwaukee’s Hop streetcar is facing a growing financial crisis as federal COVID-era funding dries up, ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, and operational problems mount. Despite adding a second line in 2024, the system still recorded nearly 30% fewer riders...
Sticker Shock in Milwaukee: Property Assessments Soar as MPS Drives Up the Tax Bill
Milwaukee homeowners are reeling after opening their latest property assessments, with many seeing double-digit increases. The average rise—15.4% citywide—has sparked frustration, especially among residents who believe that increased spending by Milwaukee Public...