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Government-politics

Getting a Wisconsin state park pass just got a bit easier

Getting a Wisconsin state park pass just got a bit easier

  • BARRY ADAMS

A new program will allow the annual stickers to be purchased along with vehicle registrations.

A new way to buy an annual state park admission sticker

A new way to buy an annual state park admission sticker

    Feather from Old Abe, other historic Wisconsin items to be part of America 250 time capsule

    Feather from Old Abe, other historic Wisconsin items to be part of America 250 time capsule

    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

    The time capsule will be buried on July 4 at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.

    Attorney in fake electors case cites Trump pardon for moving trial to federal court

    Attorney in fake electors case cites Trump pardon for moving trial to federal court

    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

    Troupis argues he cannot receive a fair trial in Dane County.

    Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes pledges to tax the rich in 'Wisconsin Way' agenda

    Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes pledges to tax the rich in 'Wisconsin Way' agenda

    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

    One of the more notable components of Barnes’ proposal is his pledge to establish a new tax bracket for individuals who make more than $1 million a year.

    Kirk Bangstad denied ballot access in Wisconsin governor’s race

    Kirk Bangstad denied ballot access in Wisconsin governor’s race

    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

    Like Bangstad, independent gubernatorial candidate David King was also denied ballot placement due to a lack of valid signatures.

    Democratic candidates for governor to debate July 28

    Democratic candidates for governor to debate July 28

    • KIMBERLY WETHAL

    Marquette Law School polling of Wisconsin registered voters earlier this year shows that most Democratic voters have not decided who they plan to vote for.

    Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026

    Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026

      The deadline to get on the ballot was June 1.

      Tom Still: Focus is back on Wisconsin’s decentralized election process

      Tom Still: Focus is back on Wisconsin’s decentralized election process

        While no system is perfect, the decentralized administration of all elections in Wisconsin comes with multiple checks and balances.

        How to contact Tammy Baldwin

        How to contact Tammy Baldwin

          One of the best ways to influence your U.S. senators is to call or write her.

          How to contact Ron Johnson

          How to contact Ron Johnson

            One of the best ways to influence your U.S. senators is to call or write him.

            How to contact your representative in Congress

            How to contact your representative in Congress

              Writing or calling your member of Congress can influence public policy. Wisconsin has eight members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are their addresses, phone numbers and links to email and their official websites.

              Gov candidate Missy Hughes stands alone in support of failed surplus deal

              Gov candidate Missy Hughes stands alone in support of failed surplus deal

                The fast-moving bill imploded just days after it was announced when all 15 Democrats and three Republicans in the state Senate rejected the $1.8 billion proposal.

                U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he exits Air Force One at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

                Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

                  The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the House as the party faces political headwinds over higher prices due to Trump's war on Iran.

                  Local News

                  June 15 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                  June 15 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                  Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

                  From the archives: Deadly tornado leveled Barneveld in 1984

                  From the archives: Deadly tornado leveled Barneveld in 1984

                  On June 8, 1984, an F5 tornado ripped through the Iowa County village of Barneveld, killing nine people and destroying most of the small community 25 miles west of Madison.

                  Photos of Kids Day at Wustum Museum

                  Photos of Kids Day at Wustum Museum

                  Children made art and played during "Kids Day" at the Wustum Museum of Fine Arts.

                  Wustum Museum hosts annual Kids Day

                  Wustum Museum hosts annual Kids Day

                  Children made art and played during an event Friday at the Wustum Museum of Fine Arts.

                  State & Regional

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana DonĂŠ

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana DonĂŠ

                  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

                  Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                  Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                  Iran remains a formidable and undefeated force capable of threatening Gulf Arab states and global energy flows, analysts say, while the U.S. again revealed the limits of military power.

                  Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                  Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                  Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested.

                  US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns

                  US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns

                  Paula Yacoubian, an independent Lebanese politician, says Israel will do its utmost to derail the US-Iran deal.

                  Analysis: Trump's UFC birthday bash was a bloody, on-brand affair

                  Analysis: Trump's UFC birthday bash was a bloody, on-brand affair

                  Call it the Donald J. Trump spectacular, a Vegas-meets-White-House extravaganza at dusk.

                  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

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

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                  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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                  Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

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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.

                  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: Another SCOWIS Redistricting Decision

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Another SCOWIS Redistricting Decision

                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court agreeing to hear an appeal in a second case challenging Wisconsin’s congressional maps.…

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Supreme Court Recusal Rules

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Supreme Court Recusal Rules

                  Production Note: If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation by visiting https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you!

                  WisEye Morning Minute: SCOWIS redistricting decision

                  WisEye Morning Minute: SCOWIS redistricting decision

                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss how the state Supreme Court agreed to decide if a three-judge panel properly dismissed a lawsuit seeking a new congressional map in Wis…

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Surplus Deal Poll

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Surplus Deal Poll

                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and AP Statehouse Reporter Scott Bauer discuss results of the recent Marquette University Law School poll on the failed surplus deal. The poll showed 80 percent of respondents wanted the L…

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