Hope Karnopp

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Hope Karnopp

Grab your jacket and umbrella before heading out the door this week. Much of Wisconsin will see unseasonably cold temperatures and plenty of chances for rain, though no severe weather is expected. Rain is expected to start late Monday night and continue into Wednesday. Widespread showers are most likely Tuesday, with up to three quarters of an inch of rain possible during the daytime.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Hope Karnopp

Seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee May 17 and 18, including one that was the result of a robbery. The weekend shootings are part of an uptick in gun violence this month. On May 2, four teenagers were shot in two separate incidents, and a 14-year-old died from their injuries. Still, data released by the Milwaukee Police Department showed a 15% drop in nonfatal shootings for the first three months of 2025, compared to the start of 2024.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Hope Karnopp

Hope Karnopp, Milwaukee Journal SentinelFri, May 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM UTC1 min readIt's budget season in the state Capitol — a process that happens every two years as lawmakers decide how much funding should go to government services, from education to environmental protection and more. Right now, Republicans who control the budget-writing committee are reworking what Democratic Gov. Tony Evers recommended in his sweeping proposal.

3 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Hope Karnopp

Over the next several weeks, you're likely to hear a lot about Wisconsin's biennial budget, the state's two-year spending plan that sets funding levels for schools, transportation, mental health and more. The Republican-controlled state Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers both have a role in shaping the budget. After Evers pitched his plan, the powerful Joint Finance Committee modifies the massive bill, which Evers will take action on later this summer.

3 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Hope Karnopp

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently told you about the story of Wisconsin's first capitol in Belmont and the four legislative buildings that followed. Now, we want to hear your favorite thing about Wisconsin's current capitol in Madison, considered one of most beautiful in the country. Maybe it's the intricate designs in the rotunda, the flower gardens that bloom outside or the observation deck overlooking the isthmus.