Jaylon Banks

FITCHBURG, Wis. — The Fitchburg Common Council voted Tuesday to unanimously terminate the city’s current contract with Flock Security, following months of discussion and concerns from residents. Some residents voiced opposition to the cameras, with one saying, “Flock cameras are dangerous.” The cameras do not record video. Instead, they capture still images of vehicles and license plates.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin drivers planning Memorial Day getaways face the highest gas prices in nearly two years, with costs that could significantly impact travel budgets as the holiday weekend approaches. According to AAA, the current statewide average for a gallon of gasoline stands at $4.52, with Dane County drivers facing even steeper costs at $4.60 per gallon. The elevated prices, driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East, represent the highest levels Wisconsin has experienced since 2022.

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders have reached a major bipartisan agreement that will send hundreds of millions of dollars to Wisconsin schools, marking a significant investment in K-12 education funding. The proposal includes more than $600 million for K-12 education, with a key provision raising the state's special education reimbursement rate to 50 percent — the highest level in state history.