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Two-thirds of election clerks say Postal Service isn't delivering absentee ballots in time

Two-thirds of election clerks say Postal Service isn't delivering absentee ballots in time

  • KIMBERLY WETHAL

Some said it took ballots seven days or more to reach the clerk’s office after the voter mailed them.

State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

  • CHRIS RICKERT

Since the break-in attempt on April 18, two organizations opposed to using dogs as research animals have inked a deal to buy 1,500 of Ridglan’s beagles and put them up for adoption.

State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

  • CHRIS RICKERT

Since the break-in attempt on April 18, two organizations opposed to using dogs as research animals have inked a deal to buy 1,500 of Ridglan’s beagles and put them up for adoption.

Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

  • GEORGE WIEBE

The tribe would be tasked with conserving the wetlands and woodlands south of the Yahara River.

Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

  • GEORGE WIEBE

The tribe would be tasked with conserving the wetlands and woodlands south of the Yahara River.

Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring

Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring

  • Nicole Pollack

Emergency room visits for tick bites recently hit their highest level in southern Wisconsin since at least 2022. Visits are up across the region.

UW-Platteville ‘Boo-U’ branch campus closure stirs grief in Baraboo, Sauk County

UW-Platteville ‘Boo-U’ branch campus closure stirs grief in Baraboo, Sauk County

  • SABINE MARTIN

UW-Platteville’s Baraboo Sauk County campus opened in 1968. Now the two-year campus is shuttering May 22 due to low enrollment.

Tom Still: These ‘moonshots’ are grounded in engineering know-how

Tom Still: These ‘moonshots’ are grounded in engineering know-how

    Devesh Ranjan, dean of UW-Madison’s College of Engineering, has embraced linking engineering’s various disciplines to tackling problems in Wisconsin, the nation and beyond.

    Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Holly Gilvary

    Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Holly Gilvary

      UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t

      UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t

        Mnookin, who became chancellor in 2022, leaves UW-Madison on May 16 to take the helm at Columbia University.

        UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t

        UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t

          Mnookin, who became chancellor in 2022, leaves UW-Madison on May 16 to take the helm at Columbia University.

          Gov. Tony Evers, Republican leaders agree to $1.8 billion deal on school funding, tax rebates

          Gov. Tony Evers, Republican leaders agree to $1.8 billion deal on school funding, tax rebates

            The agreement comes as Evers, Vos and LeMahieu all plan to retire from their respective roles later this year and as inflationary concerns continue to rise heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

            How tenant unions are attempting to reshape renter power in Wisconsin

            How tenant unions are attempting to reshape renter power in Wisconsin

              Tenant unions are increasingly advocating for tenants over issues such as rent increases, unfair lease agreements and unsafe living conditions.

              Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder

              Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder

                The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office did not specify the relationship between Susan Paul, 80, of Prairie du Sac, and George Paul, also 80 and from Prairie du Sac.

                Local News

                Kenosha reminds residents curbside yard waste pickup available

                Kenosha reminds residents curbside yard waste pickup available

                The City of Kenosha's spring 2026 curbside compostable collection program begins Monday, April 27, and will be collected through Friday, June 5.

                Dane County Humane Society welcoming hundreds of dogs from Ridglan Farms

                Dane County Humane Society welcoming hundreds of dogs from Ridglan Farms

                Monday marked the first day in the Humane Society’s work to rehome 500 of the 1,500 beagles sold last month by the embattled Ridglan Farms to two groups opposed to using animals in research.

                Photos: Ridglan beagles treated by Dane County Humane Society

                Photos: Ridglan beagles treated by Dane County Humane Society

                150 beagles from Ridglan Farms were taken to the Dane County Humane Society to get treatment and time outdoors on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Madison Wis. 350 more dogs will be coming to DCHS throughout the week. 

                New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                Clothing store owner Estevan Longoria is set to open his first brick-and-mortar Lost Files location at 607 W. Main St. in downtown Lake Geneva. The store is set to feature what Longoria calls “Midwest street ware” including shorts, sweaters, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and tote bags. A grand opening for the store is scheduled to be held May 16. Longoria has operated his business as an online store since 2021 selling products through the website www.lostfiles. store. Last year, he began designing clothing items for the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers including a T-shirt for the Brewers that was used as a giveaway program as part of the organization’s Wisconsin Artist Series. He also designed hats, T-shirts, pull-over sweatshirts and knit sweaters for the Milwaukee Bucks, which were sold in the team’s pro shop. He started his clothing brand based on his goal to start his own business and his interest in fashion. Longoria said he is now looking forward to opening his first brick-and-mortar store in Lake Geneva and may open other locations in the future.

                State & Regional

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                The winter of 2007-08 was Madison's snowiest on record, with Mother Nature dumping a cumulative 101.4 inches of snow in the city. (For comparison, the previous record was 76.1 inches in the winter of 1978-79.) The record snowfall included a lot of middling storms that added up over time, as …

                Nation & World

                Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.

                Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                Makary faced intensifying political pressure while he clashed with top administration officials, sources said.

                US annual consumer inflation accelerates amid broad price increases

                US annual consumer inflation accelerates amid broad price increases

                U.S. consumer prices increased at a brisk pace for a second straight month in April as the war with Iran pushed up energy costs and food prices surged. 

                Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

                Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

                Tesla's robotaxi service has been plagued by long wait times, poor availability and drop-off spots that are sometimes far away from the rider’s destination.

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                New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                Lake Geneva considers property for police and fire station

                Lake Geneva considers property for police and fire station

                Geneva Lakes Family YMCA eyeing Townline Road site for new campus

                Geneva Lakes Family YMCA eyeing Townline Road site for new campus

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

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                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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                The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                Provided content. Peer-reviewed studies show jet air dryers spread up to 1,300x more virus particles than paper towels. Here's why facilities are quietly switching back. 

                 

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                Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                Content by Nicolet Coffee. Nicolet Coffee recognizes coffee is a ritual that marks crisp mornings on the lake, cozy weekends in, and unhurried time with family.

                Contributor
                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

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                How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                Contributor content. Learn how blockchain-based crowdfunding is changing the way startups raise capital.

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the deaths.

                Politics

                WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation at https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open …

                WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

                WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

                WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord

                WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss oral arguments for the Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord case in which the WVA requested guardianship records to se…

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