Medical experts criticize Republican bill that would exclude life-saving medical procedures from ‘abortion’ definition

Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? A new Republican bill that would exempt certain life-saving medical procedures from falling under the definition of “abortion” is drawing criticism from medical professionals despite...

Milwaukee fire chief warns of danger in aging equipment, wants $12 million more in budget

Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski is urging city officials to designate more money in the 2026 budget to replace or repair aging firefighting equipment. The city's proposed budget for 2026, which was announced in September and will be finalized in...

Wisconsin Democrats Busted for Sharing 'No Kings' Protest Pic Wishing Death on President Trump

Over the weekend, Leftists held their "No Kings" protests across the country. The turnout must not have been great, because several people, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, shared a 2017 video of a massive crowd and pretended turn out was high....

Wisconsin Confirms First 2025 Case of EEE in Horse

Monday, October 20, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the state’s first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 2025, involving a 5-month-old colt in Marathon...

Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 3 dead, 1 wounded

17th and Concordia, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE - Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 19 left three people dead and one person wounded. 17th and Concordia What we know: According to the Milwaukee Police Department, around 2:20 p.m. one person...

Wisconsin faces a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how lawmakers and candidates for governor plan to address it.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? The median price of a home in Wisconsin rose nearly 120% over the past decade, from $155,000 to $337,000 according to data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association. But median Wisconsin...

Sauk Prairie Healthcare rejoins Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is rejoining Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s network on Jan. 1, 2026. Anthem members will regain in-network access to Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s hospital and facilities. The move includes all Anthem members with...

Cook County Public Health Supervisor encourages residents to complete Bridge to Health Survey

Local Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager is encouraging residents to complete the Bridge to Health Survey, an adult health status survey conducted across the Northland by Generations Health Care Initiatives, a Duluth-based...

What’s Next for Wisconsin? Lessons From Legal States on Online Casinos

Wisconsin finds itself at a crossroads in the digital entertainment industry. As bettors grow accustomed to mobile-first experiences, the question of whether Wisconsin will legalize online casinos is gaining urgency. The success stories in other...

The heartbreaking final hours of a grandfather that expose the deadly crisis facing America's hospital system

Across America, hospitals are vanishing. From Alaska to Florida, towns are losing their lifelines. And for thousands of families, it's costing far more than convenience — it's costing lives. One of those lives was 78-year-old garden center owner...

Queer, trans, gender diverse Wisconsinites less likely to receive preferred method of contraception

Editor’s note: This article uses the phrases “sexual and gender minorities,” as is used by the research article and “queer, trans and gender diverse” as is used by an expert in the field of reproductive healthcare, however, members of these...

Federal Cuts Threaten Wisconsin’s Foreign Language Programs

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Caiyun Zhou, center top, leads students at UW-Eau Claire in practice for a Chinese lion dance as part of the International Folk Fair on campus. Photo courtesy of Kaishan Kong Foreign...

ICYMI: Baldwin, Wisconsinites Call on Republicans to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing

Baldwin held events with small business owners, farmers, and families across Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the government shutdown entered its third week and the Senate remains in session, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)convened virtually with...

Bill Kaplan: Trump refuses health care negotiations

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson and GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson agree on opposing all negotiations to end the...

Eastern Wisconsin school district asks community for student enrollment solutions

More than 805,000 students are currently enrolled across Wisconsin’s 421 public school districts, according to the state Department of Public Instruction. While statewide data shows that’s 18,000 fewer students than two years ago, that downward...

Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Wisconsin’s forest products this week

Forest Products Week Is Oct. 19-25 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joins the nation in celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 19-25, 2025. Wisconsin has 17 million acres of public and private forested land...

13 Niche Milwaukee Tools (And What They're Used For)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to power tools, few names carry the weight Milwaukee does. Known for its trademark red coloring and relentless innovation and invention, Milwaukee has earned its place...

DIY Digest: Welcome inside Milwaukee’s hard-working music scene

Ask most people what Milwaukee’s love for music looks like, and they’ll likely hit a few familiar beats. A night under the stars lit by the towering Hoan Bridge listening to Dinosaur Jr. play at Summerfest. Watching Faye Webster turn the Riverside...

Can my Wisconsin landlord force me to keep my windows shut?

As the weather grows colder, residents in apartments with central heating or boiler systems may wonder if they are allowed to keep their windows open when temperatures drop. Public Investigator spoke to Legal Action attorney Abrielle Newman about...

'Hidden Challenges on the Farm,' healthcare, health insurance, and child care workshops coming to Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is excited to announce the launch of two interactive workshops, part of a brand-new curriculum aimed at providing education and resources to farmers and rural communities. These workshops...