Wisconsin Valentine’s itinerary

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about chocolate hearts and clichés: It can be about experiences, connections, and discovering the best Wisconsin has to offer.

gavel, judge, court, open meetings, walking quorum, public records

Judge rejects city request to dismiss records lawsuit 

Ozaukee County Circuit Judge Adam Gerol last week rejected a request by the City of Port Washington to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Town of Port resident Lynde Uihlein, who said the city has not complied with an open records request she made seeking documents relating to Vantage Data Centers Lighthouse Campus on the city’s north side.

Longtime News-Shield cartoonist dies

Minnesota cartoonist Ed Fischer, whose humorous drawings have entertained Barron News-Shield readers for decades, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, according to an email message his daughter, Rebekka Fischer.

Your right to information is under attack

Good journalism steps on toes. Indiscriminately. To the left. To the right. The best journalists do not want or need your love. They do want you to have facts, including the facts you might prefer not to see or read.