Report: Wisconsin raw per-pupil spending doubled since 2000

(The Center Square) – Students in Wisconsin are heading back to school this week with a new snapshot of the state’s school funding picture. The Badger Institute released a report last month that shows raw, per-pupil spending in Wisconsin has doubled since …

What can we take away from quarterback Danny O'Neil's Wisconsin debut?

Danny O'Neil's initial stats appeared better than Billy Edwards', but advanced analytics show O'Neil attempted shorter, higher-percentage passes. Compared to former backup Braedyn Locke's relief appearances, O'Neil had a better …

On the Issues: Tariffs and Wisconsin, Sept. 16

The Lubar Center for Public Policy and Civic Education will host On the Issues: Tariffs and Wisconsin on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at noon in Eckstein Hall. Will new trade policies have an outsized impact on Wisconsin, historically a strong manufacturing and …

Badger Bash: Wisconsin vs Middleton Tennessee State

Wisconsin Woman Killed in Jo Daviess County Hit-and-Run; Police Search Continues

The death of a Wisconsin woman in rural Jo Daviess County, Illinois, has led to more questions and a search for the involved vehicle and driver. On Friday, August 29th, 2025, around 11:05 AM, deputies were called to the area of 8821 Illinois Route 78 North …

Major Grocery Chain in Illinois, Wisconsin Lays Off Around 1,000 Workers

A massive grocery chain, who has more than 1,200 locations across the United States, has announced a large swath of layoffs, an upwards of 1,000, according to multiple sources. First reported by Bloomberg last week, Kroger, who has a large presence in …

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Joins national program to improve job outcomes

By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has been selected to join the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s Unlocking Opportunity network, a national initiative aimed at helping community colleges better prepare …

Wisconsin vs. Middle Tennessee State opening odds: Is a blowout on the way in Week 2?

The Wisconsin Badgers made a statement in the season opener, shutting out the Miami (OH) RedHawks 17-0 with a dominant defensive performance. While they did deal with an injury to starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., the senior is not expected to miss a …

Recapping Meteorological Summer in Eau Claire and western Wisconsin

WESTERN WISCONSIN (WQOW) - Even though the Fall Equinox isn't for another three weeks (September 22nd to be exact), Monday marked the first day of Meteorological Fall. With that, let's take a look back at how Meteorological Summer played out for …

Youth sue Wisconsin over state laws they say worsen climate crisis

Fifteen young people belonging to environmental groups Our Children’s Trust and Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) are seeking to strike down state laws they say worsen the climate crisis and violate constitutional rights, Wisconsin Public Radio reports …