Surplus money spurs talk of property tax relief
Jan. 13, 2026
Another year, another standoff between Dem Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican Legislature.
Another year, another standoff between Dem Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican Legislature.
Average members of the public are barred from recording their lawmakers in public hearings held at the Wisconsin State Capitol under new enforcement of a longstanding rule by Republican legislative leaders.
The WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network, which has provided a window into the workings of Wisconsin’s state government, has started a GoFundMe page.
Former Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise co-owner Mary Jane Knowles, age 76, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2025, surrounded by family after a period of declining health following Alzheimer’s Disease and surgery.
The Clark County Board unanimously voted on Dec. 30, 2025 to rescind its designation of an official county newspaper, providing more flexibility in where and how notices are published.
Ian Johanson, former associate publisher, along with his wife and attorney Christa Johanson, purchased Wisconsin Newspress Inc., from former publishers Barry and Christie Johanson, Ian’s parents, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
For avid anglers, there’s nothing quite like a day spent on a frozen Wisconsin lake.
State 4th Assembly District Rep. David Steffen (R-Howard) asked local media to ‘fill the gap’ in government coverage in the absence of WisconsinEye coverage of legislative activity.
Even with participation in registered apprenticeships at record levels, opportunities remain to further expand these programs in specific regions and occupations of the state.
The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT is now accepting nominations for the Victor K. McElheny Award for Local and Regional Science Reporting.