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Unbeaten Lomira Lions prepare for sectional final showdown at Edgar

The Lomira Lions have checked nearly every box during a perfect 11-0 season. Now, they face their biggest challenge yet. Lomira travels to Edgar Friday night for a WIAA Level 3 sectional final matchup against the top-seeded Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to the state semifinals. Edgar is coached by a legend in longtime Wisconsin high school football coach Jerry Sinz.

Lomira, WI · 1d

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UW Regents choose next UW president

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously chose Tonjanita Johnson, a senior vice chancellor in the University of Alabama System, to be the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. Johnson, 57, has served as the senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Alabama...

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Wisconsin election: School referendum results from November 2026

MILWAUKEE - Voters in a number of southeast Wisconsin communities made decisions Tuesday on whether to raise property taxes to fund schools. More than 70 Wisconsin school districts had referendums on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3. Many of those referendums sought a boost in funding for building repairs, maintenance and improvements.

Wisconsin · 2d

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Football Sectional Final Preview: Division 6

Kenosha St. Joseph won a state title last year, but it came in Division 7, as the Lancers were elevated to D6 this year by the WIAA’s Tournament Performance Factor. That alone creates challenges, and last week the team got a tough test from a game Cuba City squad that comes out of the always-competitive SWAL. With the help of a huge multi-faceted performance from Christopher Kenesie, St. Joe’s won 28-21 in a game that was tied heading into the fourth quarter.

Kenosha, WI · 3d

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Voters reject 34 Wisconsin school referendums, approve 45

EAU CLAIRE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Schools across Wisconsin face a major hurdle when it comes to funding after voters said ‘no’ to passing district referendums. State Superintendent Dr. Jill underly released a statement following the election saying there were 79 school referendum questions on the ballot. “The school funding formula is broken, and it […]

Wisconsin · 2d

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Central High, UWL grad to lead state Republican caucus

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Senate Republicans have elected Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) to serve as Minority Leader of the Wisconsin State Senate for the upcoming legislative session, according to a release.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Wisconsin High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Classic 8 Conference co-champion Muskego maintains hold on top spot for fifth consecutive week following dominant 41-23 victory over Franklin in second round of WIAA playoffs; No. 2 West De Pere and No. 6 Darlington each riding 25-game winning streaks.

Wisconsin · 4d

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Air Force Band performs music show at Wausau East High School

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The U.S. Air Force Band performed for Wausau East High School students Wednesday morning. The band performed with Stevens Point native Maj. Mike Mitchell, a former band piano player who became an Air Force pilot. Flight simulator at the event. Students also strapped into a full...

Wausau, WI · 2d

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School referendum roundup: Athens, Edgar operational school referendums pass; others fail

(WJFW) — The Athens and Edgar school referendums passed on Tuesday. Athens' referendum passed with 58.6% of the vote and Edgar passed with 53.5% of the vote. Athens had 1,115 yes votes to 787 no, while Edgar had 899 yes votes to 781 no. The Athens operational referendum was...

Athens, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin voters decide 79 school referendum questions, including four in northeast Wisconsin

Green Bay, Gillett, Brillion and Oconto districts are asking voters for funding.

Wisconsin · 3d

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Looking Local: Not Playing Around…UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Play Therapy Certificate a Unique Offering

Play comes naturally to children – it’s often called the language of childhood – and it can be used to express a range of ideas and emotions that kids don’t otherwise have the vocabulary to articulate. And that’s why play is a valuable therapeutic tool for...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Local school districts weigh in on funding after referendum results

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Local school districts are discussing the state of school funding after Tuesday’s election. BACKGROUND: Voters reject 34 Wisconsin school referendums, approve 45. Voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. Winter School District. The Winter School District’s operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voted to...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Funding Loss Affects Student Parents

La Crosse, WI · 1d

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Local school districts weigh in on funding after referendum results

Black River Falls, WI · 1d

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Abrupt leadership departures at two private universities

Editor’s note: The Leadership Ledger is a monthly roundup of some of the most noteworthy college leadership changes nationwide. In a month of tricks and treats, colleges across the U.S. got their share of both. Two public university systems, in Georgia and Wisconsin, announced new leaders following much-discussed departures...

Wisconsin · 4d

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Tonjanita Johnson Appointed President of the Universities of Wisconsin

Tonjanita L. Johnson has been appointed president of the Universities of Wisconsin. She will begin her new role in January, overseeing the system’s 13 public universities that serve some 164,500 students. Since 2019, Dr. Johnson has been senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Columbus Catholic volleyball's joy leads program to second state run

MARSHFIELD – Columbus Catholic's ascension to the WIAA state volleyball tournament in 2024 was just the beginning of a surge in the program as the Dons went to the Resch Center and nearly walked away with their first title in their first try. Last year, the Dons completed a nearly identical season in terms of their overall record, but fell in the regional final. This season, Columbus Catholic returned re-energized, and put together a year in which it snagged a 10th consecutive Cloverbelt East Conference title and swept three of four playoff matches to return to the Resch Center and WIAA state tournament. SPASH dynasty wins 5th straight title: SPASH dynasty snags historic 5th straight title | WIAA XC championships "It's very special, especially losing the way we lost to McDonell in the regional finals last year,” Katrina Egle said. “The goal every year is to get to state, and these girls really put the time and effort in. They worked really hard, and we have two players who played at state two years ago. “Abby Kibbel and Sophie Wilczek, our lone seniors, for them to go back is very special and very exciting." Columbus Catholic's return to the state

Marshfield, WI · 3d

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Waupaca High School performs Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma!

The talented cast and crew of Waupaca High School will perform Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! at the Waupaca High School PAC on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., and Nov 8 at 2:30 p.m., They will deliver deliver high-spirited choreography, unforgettable vocal performances, and rich storytelling that will have the whole community singing along. Tickets for some incredible, local high school theater are just $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on the GoFan app.

Waupaca, WI · 3d

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Referendums: Iola-yes, Wega-no, Amherst-no

COUNTY – Voters in the Iola-Scandinavia School District approved additional school funding. The referendum passed with 1,311 yes and 1,210 no. This allows the district to pass revenue limits by $1.2 million for the next school year and by $1.5 million annually for the next three years. Voters in...

Amherst, WI · 3d

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Majority of school referendums pass in 2026 General Election

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) - Wisconsin voters approved 45 of 79 ballot measures for school district levy increases or bonding in the 2026 General Election. All told, voters approved just over $1.3 billion in referendum funding for public schools around the state. Unlike previous election cycles, most of the ballot...

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