Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outdoors editor Paul A. Smith received the 2025 Joan Wulff Enduring Excellence Award Aug. 21 at the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s annual conference in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Brittany Carloni is the new state government and politics reporter for Wisconsin Watch.
Peter Jackel’s last day at The Journal Times of Racine was Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 — retiring after nearly 46 years as a sports reporter.
My descendants and their lives were on my mind recently when my wife Sherry and I visited the Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center near Coon Valley.
Oktoberfest has become a beloved tradition all over the state, blending Wisconsin’s German heritage with the true joy of gathering together. Whether you’re in a big city or a small town, Oktoberfest here is all about celebrating history—and having an absolute blast.
An investigator in the City of Neenah’s probe of City Attorney David Rashid disclosed details about a crime victim and drew conclusions that conflicted with a criminal investigation, according to recently released body camera footage.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS), the nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering the city’s diverse neighborhoods, has promoted veteran journalist Edgar Mendez to managing editor following a national search. Two reporters have also been hired by NNS.
Total operating spending across all Wisconsin cities and villages increased sharply in 2023 after a period of high inflation, the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 2025 Municipal DataTool shows.
Fox Point Village Manager Scott Botcher — charged in connection with a June crash that killed a motorcyclist in Waukesha County — is retiring from his village office.
Two state Democratic lawmakers are targeting what they call “hidden taxes” on everyday goods, introducing legislation that would require retailers to itemize the cost of federal tariffs on consumers’ receipts.