Lyndsey Parker

Wisconsin travelers have this holiday season marked as their last call before the REAL ID enforcement kicks in, and according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), beginning May 7, 2025, they will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license or state ID card to board domestic flights or access federal facilities and military bases, this enforcement being part of a broader effort to heighten security and combat identity fraud as mandated by the 2005 federal REAL ID Act.

Children are often taught that their voices matter, and this week in Milwaukee, that lesson is being put into action. Third graders from Golda Meir School will be stepping out of the classroom and into the realm of local government. They have been selected as winners of the "Alderperson for a Day" essay contest and will participate in the upcoming Common Council meeting Tomorrow, as reported by the City of Milwaukee.

The City of Janesville Recreation Division, in partnership with Hedberg Public Library and the School District of Janesville, is introducing a new Winter StoryWalk® at Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum, starting this Friday. This event offers families an opportunity to enjoy both outdoor activities and reading during the winter season.

The City of Janesville is launching the Start Smart Basketball program in January, designed to introduce children aged 4 to 6 to the basics of basketball. The program focuses on skill-building in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children, helping to foster a positive learning experience.

In a significant shift for public sector employment in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County will no longer enroll new hires in its own Employee Retirement System, shifting them instead to the Wisconsin Retirement System starting January 1, 2025. The move comes as County Executive David Crowley celebrates a collaboration between the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors and the State Legislature, aimed at overcoming the financial burdens that have long plagued

As respiratory illnesses keep city health officials on their toes, Milwaukee has taken a deep dive into sewage to monitor public health threats. The Milwaukee Health Department's commitment to fighting the spread of illnesses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV has led to a comprehensive testing approach, utilizing wastewater analysis to detect the presence and intensity of these viruses within the community. As seen on their updated Wastewater Dashboard, which now includes data for Flu A, Flu B, and RSV since January, this tool offers a behind-the-scenes look at how health officials are staying ahead of potential outbreaks, according to FOX6Now.

A Wisconsin community is grappling with the aftermath of a school shooting that claimed the lives of a teacher and a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Erin West, a 42-year-old teacher, and 14-year-old student Rubi P. Vergara were identified as the individuals who died in Monday’s tragedy, as confirmed by the Dane County medical examiner’s office and reported by

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been confirmed as the next police chief for Seattle, a move announced days after a tragic school shooting in Wisconsin drew national attention to his leadership. As reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Barnes will take up his new position in January, leaving behind a community still grappling with the aftermath of violence at Abundant Life Christian School.

The Nashville Predators made a strategic adjustment to their lineup yesterday, as announced by General Manager Barry Trotz. Defensemen Marc Del Gaizo and Kevin Gravel were reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL), following competing in last night's game. Gravel, the Admirals Captain and a veteran of 12 seasons, contributed an assist in the team's recent victory over Dallas and has played in every one of Milwaukee's games this season, accumulating a goal and several assists, FOX6Now