S*#t You Need To Know

S*#t You Need To Know: Love At First Vaccine, Or Not

Civic Media — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:09:11 +0000

A bronze statue honoring a Ho-Chunk healer has been erected in La Crosse. Milwaukee officials will hold a hearing about converting We Energies to be publicly owned. Amtrak is expected to unveil final plans this week for a line running from Madison to Milwaukee. Also, are you an anti-vaxxer looking for love? Unjected is the app for you!

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S*#t You Need To Know: Interesting Problems And Impactful Changes

Civic Media — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0000

La Crosse has more affordable housing on the way with two buildings receiving funding. The president has admitted he was “angry” with NBC when he ended an interview shortly in Chippewa Falls. In Ozaukee County private vs public property on the beaches is up for debate. Meanwhile the US House approved a bill that would cut funding for WIC.

S*#t You Need To Know: Debt And Presidential Visits

Civic Media — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:36:53 +0000

The federal government is nearing the debt limit and may damage the economy when that happens. One of the candidates for governor has rolled out an agriculture agenda. UW-Madison has released some information about their search for a new chancellor. Meanwhile the president will be in Wisconsin today campaigning for congressman Derrick Van Orden.

S*#t You Need To Know: Funds Heading To Good Causes

Civic Media — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:54 +0000

Anti-immigration posters around Kenosha have caused worries in the area, residents can report sightings of the posters by calling 833-LAT-IN01 (833-528-4601). Wisconsin lawmakers approved the release of funds for an agency that aids people with disabilities seeking work. A new law that you must wear a seatbelt in ATV/UTVs. Millions in Wisconsin housing tax credits are heading to developers.

S*#t You Need To Know: Voter Access For All

Civic Media — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:55 +0000

The loss of childcare funding could lead to the closure of up to a quarter of Wisconsin childcare providers. Students in the Madison Metropolitan School District might be able to get guaranteed UW admission. A meteor passed over New England. The big story: Dane County is hearing a lawsuit over voting access for people with disabilities.

S*#t You Need To Know: A Hurtful Moment of Silence

Civic Media — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:36:50 +0000

An Appleton man was arrested for allegedly removing a Pride flag and pouring gasoline on it before sheriffs intervened. Beef prices are at record highs. Grants have been awarded to groups in Door County to advance accessibility, history and culture in the county. Meanwhile in Minnesota the state’s Republican party is getting criticism for a moment of silence they held at their convention.

S*#t You Need To Know: It’s An Emergency

Civic Media — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:40:56 +0000

UW-Madison recently trained some Ukrainians who are treating soldiers injured in the war. Meanwhile a group of young Wisconsinites are appealing a court decision that rejected their lawsuit regarding climate change. Also, walleye populations are down and there may be changes to fishing requirements. A national investigation has found that many 911 calls aren’t being answered quickly enough due to shortages of dispatch operators.

S*#t You Need To Know: Political Ads And Stolen Signs

Civic Media — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:46:51 +0000

Dane County is purchasing land with the intent to donate it to the Ho-Chunk Nation. An independent candidate for governor is taking video of himself committing a crime. The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of a man who had been sentenced to death. A Stanley Cup champion died by suicide yesterday. Also, ad spending has started in the Wisconsin governor race.

S*#t You Need To Know: Weak Teacher Union Numbers

Civic Media — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:52:50 +0000

Wisconsin sees massive decline in teacher union strength. Great Lakes cruises are expecting a record breaking year. Meanwhile there is a newly discovered species of octopus. Hunger in the US is worse than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

S*#t You Need To Know: Outdoors Rules And News

Civic Media — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:36:56 +0000

A federal court has blocked Alabama from creating new congressional maps. The Wisconsin DNR updated its reptile keeping and handling rules. Trails will open to UTV and ATVs for Wisconsinites on June 1 and there are some new rules. Neenah is suing the DNR over development of a park. Also, a poll shows most Wisconsinites backed the failed surplus deal.

S*#t You Need To Know: Spelling It Out

Civic Media — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:36:44 +0000

Banana Ball will be in Milwaukee! A few Wisconsin kids are heading to Washington DC to compete in the national spelling bee. Meanwhile, the national scenic trail on the coast of Lake Superior is among the longest in the nation and it just got bigger.

S*#t You Need To Know: Impactful News For Wisconsin

Civic Media — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:45 +0000

UW-Madison says their number of international students will likely be down next year. Governor Evers is asking for flooding relief funds after April storms. Also in Wisconsin, lead pipes will be found and replaced after new EPA funds were announced.

S*#t You Need To Know: Ferris Wheels And New Developments

Civic Media — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:41:22 +0000

Milwaukee has a plan to fight against data centers with bans and regulations. The State Fair will have its tallest ferris wheel ever. Meanwhile new analysis shows that the recent proposal rejected by the Wisconsin Senate would have put the budget in the red.

S*#t You Need To Know: Wisconsin News And Minnesota Fraud

Civic Media — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:59 +0000

Half of deer ticks in Wisconsin are carrying Lyme disease so be on the lookout. A federal judge has determined the Trump administration cannot make Wisconsin turn over sensitive voter data. In Minnesota a woman described as a mastermind was convicted of fraud related to the pandemic.

S*#t You Need To Know: Your Water, Not Your Ballroom

Civic Media — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:55:22 +0000

Former congressman and gay rights pioneer Barney Frank died this week. The water in DeForest will be getting fluoride added again. Meanwhile Senate Republicans are expected to abandon the $1 billion funding for White House security.

S*#t You Need To Know: Some Complicated Issues

Civic Media — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:54:13 +0000

A democratic candidate for governor has a plan to ban companies from using AI to raise pricing. The village of Hobart and the Oneida Nation are in appeals courts over taxes on land owned by the nation. In national news, some capitol police from January 6 are suing to stop the “anti-weaponization” fund.

S*#t You Need To Know: Fixing ACT Scores And Healthcare

Civic Media — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:03:08 +0000

High school students may get their ACT scores changed due to an issue at ACT. Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made a campaign stop and laid out some of his plans. Healthcare is expected to get more expensive after the Affordable Care Act wasn’t renewed.

S*#t You Need To Know: Flipped Votes, Old Elections

Civic Media — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:55:00 +0000

Another Republican has switched his vote on the Iran war, taking another step toward a war powers resolution. A Wisconsin judge has ruled a law regarding nomination petitions will stand. And Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany thinks that the 2020 election should be getting investigated and didn’t answer if he thinks Joe Biden won that election.

S*#t You Need To Know: It’s A Fast News Cycle

Civic Media — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:02 +0000

Some of the belongings in Luigi Mangione’s backpack will not be allowed as evidence for his trial in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. There is an Ebola outbreak that is leaving people nervous. A Native American voting rights case is headed back to lower courts following the changes to the Voting Rights Act.

S*#t You Need To Know: Ballots And ICE

Civic Media — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:55:42 +0000

President Donald Trump says he called off another attack on Iran, even though he hadn’t threatened an attack the day he was saying he called it off. A new development has come in the late ballots issue in Madison. Charges are facing an ICE agent involved in a non-fatal shooting in Minnesota.

S*#t You Need To Know: Can We Have Some Consistency?

Civic Media — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:04 +0000

We open with an update on the Wisconsin softball team. The $1 billion request for White House security is facing another set back from the Senate parliamentarian. Also, the League of Women Voters is bringing a lawsuit regarding consistency for absentee ballots.

S*#t You Need To Know: Smells Like Corruption

Civic Media — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:58:52 +0000

The US Supreme Court ruled against Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that favored democrats. Due to budget constraints some UW-Madison libraries are closing. Also, a new commission is being created by the DOJ and it appears to be a corrupt move benefiting the president.

S*#t You Need To Know: Still At It

Civic Media — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:23:02 +0000

Trump’s arch may get tacked onto an existing project to get construction going and skip the public bidding process. The Milwaukee mayor slammed the FBI for continued investigation into the 2020 election. The commerce secretary walked back his own claims about Epstein. A grant will help Madison College train rural residents to be teachers.

S*#t You Need To Know: Quietly Closed

Civic Media — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:21:06 +0000

The head of US Border Patrol announced his resignation. Wisconsin republicans have quietly closed the special session on gerrymandering. The NFL is getting subpoenaed by the Florida attorney general over its Rooney Rule. Meanwhile the SCOTUS is allowing telehealth that has provided women access to abortion pills.

S*#t You Need To Know: Truth And Resistance

Civic Media — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:17:02 +0000

A Wisconsin republican is claiming that he did not vote to cut medicare, although he did. Republicans in the Senate are growingly resistant to the war against Iran. A new Federal Reserve chair has been confirmed.

S*#t You Need To Know: A Rejected Deal

Civic Media — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:13:04 +0000

Will lawmakers suspend their own pay during shutdowns? A conservative law firm is suing to block the Wisconsin conversion therapy ban. Meanwhile, the state senate rejected the governor’s bipartisan deal.

S*#t You Need To Know: Another Resignation

Civic Media — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:55:43 +0000

Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan questioning over the war against Iran. Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its NICU service in Neenah. Why is the head of the FDA resigning? Meanwhile wood ticks are very active in Wisconsin this year.

S*#t You Need To Know: What Can You Do With A Dollar?

Civic Media — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:53:17 +0000

A temporary gas tax relief? Wages are no longer keeping up with inflation. Meanwhile the postal service didn’t get most absentee ballots delivered to local clerks in time.

S*#t You Need To Know: More Trump Administration Fallout

Civic Media — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:02:23 +0000

Trump re-nominates the FEMA head that he fired. Racine County staff face a lawsuit after allegedly assaulting a teen. Tariff refunds are scheduled to arrive for big businesses. A lawsuit attempts to preserve the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

S*#t You Need To Know: Action In The Courts

Civic Media — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:57:01 +0000

Democrats in Virginia argue their case on redistricting. The Supreme Court temporarily protects mifepristone. A Dane County judge keeps committees from blocking the governor. Trump tries once again to do things he is not allowed to do.

S*#t You Need To Know: Threats And Endorsements

Civic Media — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:07 +0000

Tommy Thompson endorses Tom Tiffany for governor. The FIFA World Cup will be faced by heightened terrorism threats. Remains of a missing US soldier in Morocco have been recovered.

S*#t You Need To Know: Blackmail And Investigations

Civic Media — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:58:46 +0000

There’s a new virus in town, two passengers have tested positive for hantavirus after evacuation from their cruise ship. Meanwhile a Bucks co-owner is the victim of blackmail. We bring updates from Iran. The 2020 election is going to be investigated by the FBI in Wisconsin.

S*#t You Need To Know: Banned Book And New Maps

Civic Media — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:05 +0000

Trump’s 10% tariffs are a no-go as the US trade court ruled against them. Meanwhile another state has changed its maps following the changes to the Voting Rights Act. Banned books are in the news too, this time from Menomonee Falls and DPI’s inaction.

S*#t You Need To Know: Tickets And Cyber Troubles

Civic Media — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:54:58 +0000

Black drivers in Madison get a disproportionate amount of tickets. We bring you the latest from the Strait of Hormuz and an update on the illegal orders video. Meanwhile colleges are being hit by a cyberattack.

S*#t You Need To Know: Shining a Light on Truth

Civic Media — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:07:51 +0000

Reports show that the US military has taken greater hits from Iran than it claims. Also, an alleged suicide note written by Jeffery Epstein was released.

S*#t You Need To Know: Where Are We With The War?

Civic Media — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:03:44 +0000

Government officials from the US and Iran have been contradictory about the status of the war. Also, a Virginia Senate leader’s office was searched by the FBI in a corruption probe.

S*#t You Need To Know: Wisconsin News

Civic Media — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:53:05 +0000

Harley Davidson reports that their profits have dropped. Meanwhile there is a salmonella outbreak in the region. The Great Lakes may have autonomous

S*#t You Need To Know: Wars, Weapons, Phones

Civic Media — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:49:50 +0000

The operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz has already ended according to the president. Democrats want Secretary of State Marco Rubio to acknowledge Israel has nuclear programs. Also, an all-day cell phone ban may come to Madison schools.

S*#t You Need To Know: The Facts

Civic Media — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:44:55 +0000

High waters closing the Green Bay port are hitting the local economy. Also in Wisconsin, be on the lookout for ticks! The US attorney says that the White House Correspondents Dinner shooter was the one who shot a Secret Service agent.

Utilities And Career Changes

Civic Media — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:40:50 +0000

Mandela Barnes says he would freeze utility rates. A former Wisconsin senator has been named police chief. Yet again the president is telling ABC to fire late night show host Jimmy Kimmel.

Wars And Memos

Civic Media — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:36:55 +0000

The conflict with Iran started 60 days ago, Congress is supposed to approve or reject the conflict now and a memo has leaked regarding who is leading the Democrats primary for Wisconsin governor, we discuss.

Releasing Police Names?

Civic Media — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:33:26 +0000

A proposed rule may hurt benefits to disabled adults. Every Wisconsin police officer’s name will be publicly released after a lawsuit. Gas prices are expected to jump even more for a new reason.

Lawsuits And Questioning War

Civic Media — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:29:10 +0000

The secretary of defense is facing Iran war questioning from Congress. Wisconsin is getting sued by the federal government over a lawsuit the state is bringing on over prediction markets.

Maps And The FCC

Civic Media — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:30 +0000

How can we go on without a ballroom? Also, Wisconsin judges are rejecting Wisconsin maps. Meanwhile ABC is in the FCC’s crosshairs.

What Does The King Say?

Civic Media — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:03:16 +0000

The king is in town and he gave a speech to US lawmakers, and the FBI says they are aware of a well known Wisconsin liberal man that has been in the spotlight this week.

Political Money And Attack On Press Dinner

Civic Media — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:39:07 +0000

Just how much lobbyist money is being used in Wisconsin? State Democrats have condemned a liberal backer's post about the recent assassination attempt, and that attack has led to more vouching for the construction of a White House ballroom.

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Parties, Funding Plans And Economic Trouble

Civic Media — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:37:09 +0000

Mifflin Street Block Party drew one of its largest crowds and resulted in various arrests, Senator Tammy Baldwin criticized a state Republican plan to fund immigration enforcement agencies, meanwhile polls are reflecting how unhappy Americans are unhappy with the economy and struggling with high prices.

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