Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Chris McIntosh on UW football

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Chris McIntosh on UW football

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Athletic Director Chris McIntosh consider the performance of and expectations for the Wisconsin Badgers football team in a changing college sports landscape.

January 23, 2026

A printed posterboard sign with the title Assembly Galleries Are Located on 3rd Floor West and the text Assembly Rules Prohibit: Cell Phones, Cameras, or Other Electronic Usage is displayed on a wood easel and next to a wood table with stacks of papers and a two-radio on its surface, with two people in the background walking toward a door in a hallway with masonry flooring and walls.
A printed posterboard sign with the title Assembly Galleries Are Located on 3rd Floor West and the text Assembly Rules Prohibit: Cell Phones, Cameras, or Other Electronic Usage is displayed on a wood easel and next to a wood table with stacks of papers and a two-radio on its surface, with two people in the background walking toward a door in a hallway with masonry flooring and walls.

Politics

WisconsinEye shutdown leaves state lawmakers meetings outside of public view

The shutdown of WisconsinEye amid a shortfall of fundraising has left Wisconsin as perhaps the only state in the nation where legislative floor debates are not being broadcast — this absence has led to complaints from open government advocates and pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal.

January 23, 2026

Zabi Sahibzada sits with his hands folded on his lap behind a desk with multiple books stacked on its surface and in front of a metal filing cabinet and a wood bookcase filled with file folders and other items on its shelves.
Zabi Sahibzada sits with his hands folded on his lap behind a desk with multiple books stacked on its surface and in front of a metal filing cabinet and a wood bookcase filled with file folders and other items on its shelves.

Social Issues

Wisconsin refugee agencies try to remain open as Trump halts most new admissions

Organizations in Wisconsin that help refugee resettlement are navigating funding losses and layoffs after the Trump administration halted most admissions — some are resettling South African Afrikaners under a controversial program, out of principle and to preserve the system.

January 22, 2026

The Kewaunee Power Station stands decommissioned along Lake Michigan on Sept. 16, 2025, in Kewaunee. Cloverleaf Infrastructure approached property owners and town of Carlton officials to gauge their support for a data center near the former nuclear energy facility. The company is no longer pursuing the project, officials told Wisconsin Watch in January 2026. (Credit: Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)
The Kewaunee Power Station stands decommissioned along Lake Michigan on Sept. 16, 2025, in Kewaunee. Cloverleaf Infrastructure approached property owners and town of Carlton officials to gauge their support for a data center near the former nuclear energy facility. The company is no longer pursuing the project, officials told Wisconsin Watch in January 2026. (Credit: Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)

Politics

Kewaunee County town staves off plan for a land purchase by a data center developer

Cloverleaf Infrastructure is no longer pursuing land to build a data center in the town of Carlton, located on the shore of Lake Michigan south of Kewaunee, as local opponents voice their concerns about such developments in the region.

January 21, 2026 • Northeast Region

How Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates view bipartisanship
How Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates view bipartisanship

Elections

How Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates view bipartisanship

Candidates in Wisconsin's Democratic and Republican primaries in the 2026 race for governor describe their perspective on and experiences working across the aisle with members of the opposing party.

January 21, 2026

Alex stands on a walkway between two rows of metal feeder panels with multiple cows eating from piles of feed on a concrete floor inside a large barn with metal support pillars and a metal roof.
Alex stands on a walkway between two rows of metal feeder panels with multiple cows eating from piles of feed on a concrete floor inside a large barn with metal support pillars and a metal roof.

Economy

Wisconsin employers and immigrant workers navigate hurdles under Trump

From a Manitowoc foundry to a dairy near Madison, immigrant workers and their employers around Wisconsin are grappling with visa changes, enforcement crackdowns and increasingly fragile labor pipelines.

January 20, 2026

Side-by-side images show Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin looking into the camera.
Side-by-side images show Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin looking into the camera.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, US Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Here's what guests on the Jan. 16, 2026 episode said about Homeland Security actions in Minnesota and whether this chaos will come to Wisconsin.

January 20, 2026

Ron Johnson listens while sitting in front of wood cabinet with multiple books and statues on a shelf in front of a wall with multiple framed items displayed on its surface.
Ron Johnson listens while sitting in front of wood cabinet with multiple books and statues on a shelf in front of a wall with multiple framed items displayed on its surface.

Policy

Wisconsin’s US senators discuss options for compromise on ACA enhanced tax credits

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said he's willing to work on legislation to support ACA health insurance customers earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level, with Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin suggesting Congress should consider capping how much people pay.

January 17, 2026

What Wisconsin’s 2026 governor hopefuls want to pursue first
What Wisconsin’s 2026 governor hopefuls want to pursue first

Elections

What Wisconsin’s 2026 governor hopefuls want to pursue first

Candidates in Wisconsin's Democratic and Republican primaries in the 2026 race for governor share what policies they would pursue first alongside the state Legislature if they are elected to office.

January 16, 2026

A still image shows Tony Evers in front of American and Wisconsin flags, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'state Capitol,' 'Gov. Tony Evers' and '(D) Wisconsin.'
A still image shows Tony Evers in front of American and Wisconsin flags, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'state Capitol,' 'Gov. Tony Evers' and '(D) Wisconsin.'

Politics

Evers calls for property tax cut as his term comes to an end

Gov. Tony Evers has set priorities for his final year in office, calling for actions on affordability and a property tax cut before the Wisconsin Legislature ends its session before the 2026 election.

January 16, 2026