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News about Wisconsin Watch

Federal court newsletter sparks Wisconsin Watch sextortion story

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch June 17, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

CourtWatch flagged an Outagamie County case that led to Wisconsin Watch’s story about sextortion cases statewide.

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Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

‘The word is out’: Wisconsin families turn grief into action as sextortion cases rise

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Seven people speak at podiums displaying “WISDEMS CONVENTION” and “Save the American Dream” in a collage of photographs.

Forward, Government

Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

We Energies asks Wisconsin regulators to ease data center credit standards

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

Video: Residents push back on proposed data facility, storage project at shuttered Milwaukee Walmart

by Trisha Young / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Environment

Seymour farmers build organic farming community in northeast Wisconsin

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch, Public Square

‘It felt so nice … to know what I did mattered’: Public Square subjects reflect on the power of community storytelling

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch June 9, 2026June 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Seven people sit in a row of chairs on a stage; a person near the center holds a microphone and speaks while others look on

Forward, Government

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 8, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.

by Gus Pirlot for Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Need help paying property taxes? Here’s where older Wisconsinites can find assistance

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch June 3, 2026June 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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