Waukesha School Board Elections Spark Debate Over Candidate Eligibility Standards
Critics and activists clash over informal expectations that go beyond Wisconsin’s legal requirements for school board service.
Milwaukee Officials Say ICE Surge Rumors Lack Evidence
As immigration enforcement intensifies in neighboring Minnesota, unverified rumors of a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence moving into Wisconsin have spread rapidly across social media. Milwaukee officials and immigrant advocacy groups say there...
Hispanic Waukesha School Board Candidate Says Ethics Complaint Is Baseless, Steps Back From Campaign
Maria Carrillo, a Hispanic candidate for the Waukesha School Board, says she is stepping back from campaigning after what she describes as a baseless ethics complaint that falsely frames her job as a conflict of interest. Carrillo said she learned last week that a...
JD Vance Exposes the Wage Gap Fueling America’s Undocumented Labor Crisis
In a recent social media post, Vice President JD Vance criticized current labor laws by highlighting the wage disparity between employers paying $18–$20 per hour and those hiring undocumented workers at reported rates as low as $6.50 per hour. VP Vance’s post...
Anti-ICE ‘Watch’ Group Linked to Woman Killed During Federal Operation
Renee Good, the woman who was killed by law enforcement after she jeopardized a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis, Renne Nicole Good, belonged to a Minneapolis-based “ICE Watch” group that trained their members to impede federal law enforcement operations....
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction in High-Profile Immigration Case
After a relatively short trial, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty on Thursday of obstruction after a high-profile case where she was accused of helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest in a Milwaukee courtroom. The conviction could have...
What’s The Deal with the Dan Crenshaw – Shawn Ryan Feud?
The feud between Texas representative Dan Crenshaw and podcaster Shawn Ryan came to a head as Crenshaw threatened to sue over Ryan’s alleged defamatory remarks last week. In a video Ryan posted to social media, he explained that the feud between the two began when he...
Milwaukee Parent Launches New Classical School in 2026
Inspired by declining test scores, a Wisconsin parent starts Milwaukee area classical school, NorthShore Classical Academy, aiming to offer parents a new choice for students beginning in Fall 2026. The school, which has not yet opened, has already drawn attention and...
Wisconsin Bill Proposes Speed Limiter Devices for Repeat Reckless Drivers
A proposed Wisconsin bill would require certain repeat reckless drivers to have a “speed assistance” or speed-limiting device installed in their vehicle. The bill targets drivers who have accumulated two or more reckless driving violations within a five-year period,...
Wisconsin Courts Grapple with Courthouse ICE Policy After Judge’s Arrest
Wisconsin courts are grappling with how to handle federal law enforcement agents executing arrest warrants in their courthouses in the aftermath of a high profile arrest of a Milwaukee judge. Milwaukee County Chief Judge has not yet issued formal guidance on how to...
Bipartisan EMS Laws Signed This Week
On Tuesday, Governor Evers signed two bills that boost the struggling Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sector and their professionals. According to the Governor’s office, the bill reduces financial barriers in place for individuals seeking training,...
Milwaukee Officials Say ICE Surge Rumors Lack Evidence
As immigration enforcement intensifies in neighboring Minnesota, unverified rumors of a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence moving into Wisconsin have spread rapidly across social media. Milwaukee officials and immigrant advocacy groups say there...
Hispanic Waukesha School Board Candidate Says Ethics Complaint Is Baseless, Steps Back From Campaign
Maria Carrillo, a Hispanic candidate for the Waukesha School Board, says she is stepping back from campaigning after what she describes as a baseless ethics complaint that falsely frames her job as a conflict of interest. Carrillo said she learned last week that a...
Data Center Opponents Launch Recall Of Port Washington Mayor
Port Washington residents have launched a recall effort against Mayor Ted Neitzke, after he approved the construction of a $15 billion data center despite resident concerns. During a months-long campaign to halt the construction, residents advocated against the...