The OutReach executive director’s career has spanned queer journalism, progressive philanthropy, Pride organizing and nearly two decades leading Madison’s LGBTQ+ community center.

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Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Ann Marie Zagzebski This month’s hero is Ann Marie Zagzebsk...

Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) celebrates its 2026 Change Maker Awards on September 17th from 5-8pm at the East Side Club. Joining Jan on the Wednesday 8 O’clock Buzz was […]

The Wisconsin Elections Commission met yesterday to discuss what potential changes to mail-in voting could mean for the state, and how to handle local errors in the administration of past elections.

Shorewood resident's appeal over Atwater Beach access could clarify where the public may legally walk along Lake Michigan’s shoreline.

My Vote

From Wisconsin Examiner | Digging up the truth in the badger state

Wisconsin voting information, upcoming election dates and voter registration deadlines.

The One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year by President Donald Trump and Republicans is the largest cut to healthcare and food aid in the nation’s history, advocates say. Food pantries are seeing a n...

Four trailblazers recognized for advancing LGBTQ visibility, history, and community across Wisconsin.

Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Griffin Schumacher This month’s hero is Griffin Schumacher, a volunteer for River Alliance of Wisconsin. Grif...

This is the second of a five-part series. Part One is here. This week we highlight some of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American leaders. Previous lists of the state’s most influential Black, Latino, Native American and Asian American leaders ...

The finding, part of a new draft report by state utility regulators, means the state will need to build significant infrastructure to meet rising energy needs.

ICE agents have arrested dozens of people in and around Milwaukee, leaving behind shattered glass, broken trust and trauma.

Some Milwaukee leaders are condemning a recent surge of federal immigration action in the area.

Gathering Waters staff present our summer reading recommendations for 2026.

Bike the Barns is FairShare CSA Coalition's largest fundraiser. The event features farm tours, gourmet local food, craft drinks, on-farm activities and live music.

Refugee families, immigrants and longtime Madison residents gathered at Elver Park Sunday for an afternoon of food, music and connection hosted by Open Doors for Refugees.