VA provides 1,736 home loans in Wisconsin totaling $572.4 million in Q4 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issued 1,736 home loans totaling $572.4 million in Wisconsin during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans’ Affairs Home Loans Index.
Aspirus Lake View promotes Rachel Gischia to clinic manager in Two Harbors and Silver Bay
Rachel Gischia has been named clinic manager for Aspirus Lake View clinics in Two Harbors and Silver Bay. Her promotion highlights internal leadership growth at Aspirus Health. The announcement underscores continued dedication to patient care in regional communities.
Aspirus St. Luke’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit receives three-year reaccreditation from CARF
Aspirus St. Luke’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit has earned top-level reaccreditation from CARF for its patient-centered care. The recognition follows a rigorous review process and highlights ongoing commitment to quality rehabilitation services.
Analysis: Wisconsin among 21 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by The Sconi shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Wisconsin is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Walworth County commercial poultry flock
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock located in Walworth County.
Kenosha man pleads guilty after making threats against federal officer
Andrew Stanton, a 38-year-old resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has pleaded guilty to threatening to murder a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer who was part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Aspirus Health leaders join advocacy efforts at WHA event in Madison
Several leaders from Aspirus Health were among about 1,100 hospital advocates who attended the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) annual Advocacy Day in Madison on February 25.
Wisconsin one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by The Sconi shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Wisconsin is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports…
Wisconsin collected 10.6% less in taxes on amusements license taxes in 2024 than in previous year
Out of the $25.5 billion in total tax revenue collected by Wisconsin in 2024, $76,000 came from amusements license taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $85,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey…
Wisconsin DATCP secretary attends national agriculture policy conference
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski attended a national policy conference in Washington, DC from February 2 to 4, 2026.
Wisconsin’s Rep. Scott Fitzgerald joins brief backing Trump’s citizenship order
America First Legal filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court, joined by Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Jim Jordan, and other lawmakers, backing President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 addressing birthright citizenship.
Aspirus Health announces retirement of North Division chief nursing officer Lori Knitt
Aspirus Health has announced the retirement of Lori Knitt, RN, MS, FACHE, who served as Vice President of Patient Care for the Aspirus North Division and Chief Nursing Officer.