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Monty Lilford works in the fabrication shop at B&B Agri Sales in Buffalo County, Wis., on Oct. 6, 2025. (Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch)

Farmers turn to flawed visa program in search for legal labor. Now the rules — and costs — are changing.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (center) at the Wisconsin State Capitol Thursday Oct 23 with Sen. John Jagler (L) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R). Republicans scolded State Superintendent Jill Underly for not appearing at a hearing prompted by a Cap Times investigation of teacher sexual misconduct. | Photo by Ruth Conniff/Wisconsin Examiner

Wisconsin schoolchildren become a 2026 campaign issue in the worst possible way

The aftermath of heavy rainfall near the Menomonee River in the village area in Wauwatosa is seen here on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Evan Casey/WPR

FEMA denies Wisconsin request for funds to repair infrastructure damaged in August floods

Is there freedom of speech in Muskego?

Is there freedom of speech in Muskego?

This is an aerial rendering of what the planned data center campus in Port Washington could look like. Photo courtesy of the City of Port Washington

Proposed transmission line for a Wisconsin data center meets public opposition

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming receives a ballot to fill out along with the other electors Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Wisconsin GOP treasurer resigns, citing ‘dysfunctional leadership’ in state party

Jill Karofsky

Man charged with stalking, accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails

A Bucky Badger who marched in the No Kings protest in Madison said he didn’t mind missing the football game for such and important event. | Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner

Big turnout for No Kings protests across Wisconsin Saturday

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. Evers announced on July 24 that he won’t run for a third time. Morry Gash/AP Photo

Gov. Tony Evers calls on Trump’s energy department to preserve $1.5B in funding

Evening sunlight shines on manufactured homes at Countryside Park Cooperative on May 7, 2025, in Cumberland, Wis. (Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)

Residents consider a cooperative future as manufactured housing parks go up for sale

Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules by Alexander Shur / Votebeat, Wisconsin Watch October 6, 2025 A Waukesha County judge on Friday ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to determine whether any noncitizens are registered to vote and to stop accepting voter registrations without verifying that the applicant is a U.S. citizen. A Pewa

Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules

The kitchen sink at Margie Walker and Jim Boisen’s home in French Island, Wisconsin. Angela Major/WPR

Wisconsin lawmakers, regulators clash over PFAS protections in GOP bills

A Microsoft data center is situated near a hiking trail Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Angela Major/WPR

Microsoft scraps plans for Caledonia data center site, working to find an alternate location

University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Ángel F. Adames Corraliza sits for a portrait in his office at the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences in Madison, Wis., Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Meet the 22 artists, scientists and authors who will each get $800,000 MacArthur genius grants

Josh Kaul - by SLR Images - https://www.flickr.com/photos/44933821@N04/44610449305/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=160627347

Joosh Kaul won't run for governor and will seek reelection instead

FILE - The Wisconsin Capitol is seen, Oct. 24, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File)

Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

Dairy cows huddle at sunset on a farm in Manitowoc County. Advocates and farmers say an ICE raid that took 24 migrants into custody Sept. 25 poses a threat to the state’s dairy farms and the immigrant workers that keep the industry afloat. (Photo by Andrew Kennard/Wisconsin Examiner)

Manitowoc ICE raid strikes at heart of Wisconsin dairy country

Graffiti No One Is Illegal

ICE arrests in Madison signal escalating enforcement in Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Misuse of AI-Generated Images

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Ernie Stevens Jr., chair of the Indian Gaming Association and Oneida Nation leader, has died

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