Judge Sanctions Kenosha County DA Xavier Solis for Using AI in Court Filing
Court dismissed burglary cases and criticized filing that included undisclosed AI use and inaccurate legal citations.
Trump’s Cannabis Policy Signals Unusual Shift
Last week Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research,” directing federal agencies to enact the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance and expand...
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...
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...
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...
Mequon Sees Spike In Crime And Break Ins As Gangs With South American Ties Are To Blame
Over the past couple weeks, the quiet suburb of Mequon, is grappling with a rising pattern of break-ins and a growing perception that crime is changing in the community. According to the Mequon Police Department, investigators believe a sophisticated, highly mobile...
Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil Introduces Bill to Block Congressional Pay During Shutdowns
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation to halt congressional pay during future shutdowns. Steil, who represents southeastern Wisconsin, said in a Nov. 4 statement that members of...
Duffy Warns of ‘Mass Chaos’ as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens Amid Shutdown
Portions of U.S. airspace may be forced to close if the government shutdown continues into next week warns the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, said this could result in “mass chaos,” such as large-scale...
“Out of Touch” Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Blasts Potential Opponent
An incumbent on the Wisconsin Supreme Court held nothing back about her prospective opponent, displaying how Supreme Court races in the Badger State have become increasingly contentious. Incumbent Justice Rebecca Bradley attacked challenger Chris Taylor for her...
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...
Congressional Democrat Pushes Wisconsin to Join Redistricting Arms Race
Wisconsin Democrats are pushing for the Badger State to reconsider its Congressional maps as Republicans and Democrats engage in a tit for tat redistricting war nationwide. The fight over redistricting has so far occurred in deep red or blue states such as Texas and...
Foxconn Commits Additional $569 Million to Wisconsin Facility, Aiming to Double Workforce by 2030
In November, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), approved a fresh $569 million investment by Foxconn in its Mount Pleasant facility, part of a broader plan to expand operations in Racine County over the next few years. The expansion is projected to...
Underfunded and Under Fire: Council Overrides Johnson’s MFD Cuts
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to overturn Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposals for the city's fire department. Last Tuesday, Johnson refused to fully-fund the 2026 budget for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) that would fund critical infrastructure...
Geyser Gone: Slender Man Attacker Cuts Monitor, Sparks Wisconsin Manhunt
On Saturday, Morgan Geyser, who was one of the two girls involved in the notorious 2014 “Slender Man”inspired stabbing, cut off her court mandated monitoring bracelet and disappeared from a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police...