1/13/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is questioning whether a proposal from his own lieutenant governor to ban federal immigration enforcement actions around courthouses, schools and institutions of higher learning, domestic violence shelters and places of worship can, or should, be done. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, who is running for governor this year proposed after Tony Evers decided not to run for a 3^rd term. 

1/13/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Republican-controlled Legislature to act on his priorities during his final year in office, even if it means working later into the year than they are scheduled to be in session. Republicans are unlikely to follow Evers’ call to action on many of the priorities he outlined in a letter on Tuesday. They rejected many of them, including a $1.3 billion increase in funding for public schools, last year. The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn by mid-March. But Evers says they should work longer to find bipartisan solutions to issues such as school funding, health care costs and gun control.

1/12/2026

IRONWOOD – As a reminder Copper Peak in Ironwood Township is closed and currently off-limits to all winter activities, including skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

The closure is due to construction hazards. A year-long, $20 million state-funded project is underway to restore the ski jump for international competitions and although construction is paused for the winter, the closure remains essential because of safety risks posed by metal rods, some of which are concealed by snow. The grounds are under 24-hour video surveillance to deter trespassing.