WisDOT settles with Badger Project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has agreed to settle an open records lawsuit less than two weeks after The Badger Project sued the department in Dane County Circuit Court for documents pertaining to an investigation of a State Patrol officer who was fired in 2023.

Just not measuring up

Let me tell you a tale about the fool who measured two times but then forgot the number. In fact, I can tell it from a first-person perspective.

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Wisconsin’s best end-of-summer fairs and festivals

As August settles in, there’s a special energy in Wisconsin—the kind that promises good company, unbeatable food, and the sort of memories that last a lifetime. If you’re ready to make the most of summer’s grand finale, you’ve got a wealth of late-summer fairs and festivals to choose from!

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Mastering apprenticeships: Preparing skilled workers

Participation in Wisconsin’s registered and youth apprenticeship programs soared to record high levels in 2024 – a welcome development at a time when many industries report shortages of qualified workers.