Here are the important dates, key races, and the top issues that can determine our state’s future. There are two vital lessons we should take from our democracy over the past few years: It’s more ...

Thanks to the generosity of Christmas tree growers from around Wisconsin, there will be some holiday cheer for men and women serving in the military. Earlier this month, members of the Wisconsin ...

Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore. But last winter, a basketball-sized ...

Legislative maps were rigged by politicians in 2011 but then recently changed. Congressional lines might be redrawn next. A pair of three-judge panels will convene and hear arguments in Dane County ...

Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season. Dashing through the snow may not always feel magical in ...

Naming “the best” dive bar in Milwaukee is an impossible task. Even listing five of them isn’t easy. In a city with as much history as ours — and the longstanding drinking culture to go with it — ...

The former lieutenant governor and US Senate candidate says he would focus on affordability issues and standing up to Trump’s “chaos.” Ending months of speculation, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes ...

These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year. Sometimes it can seem like the world is full of negativity and anger, but that’s not always the case.

How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin. If you’ve lived any amount of time in Wisconsin, you know winters can pose serious risks to the health and safety of residents. Even if you’ve spent ...

By Rebekah Sager for The Wisconsin Independent. Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection, reporting for The Wisconsin Independent/Public News Service Collaboration. Megan ...

Santa has his sleigh. The Titletown Jeepers Toys for Tots Ride has, you guessed it, Jeeps. And a lot of them. Each December, area Jeep owners celebrate the joys of their four-wheel drives while ...

Physical against the run and a ball-hawker in the pass game, Evan Williams continues to make a big impact for a sturdy Green Bay Packers defense that’s ranked fourth in the NFL in average yards ...