Rosenberg: It’s time to listen to Wausau
Dear editor, Welcome to the campaign trail. It’s time for Wausau citizens to hear a real debate over policy, ideas, the future, and the record. Over the last four months,…
Developing: Wausau mayor announces re-election bid
By Shereen Siewert Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke on Monday announced he will run for a second term of office in the April 2020 election. The announcement, made on the steps…
Exclusive: Wausau surgeon considers run for Congress
By Shereen Siewert Dr. Fernando “Fritz” Riveron, a Cuban-born Wausau thoracic surgeon, is considering a run for Congress, Wausau Pilot and Review has learned. U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, the Republican…
Mayor Rob Mielke to announce political plans Monday
By Shereen Siewert Mayor Robert Mielke will make a public announcement Monday regarding his future political plans, according to a news release entitled “Mielke for Mayor.” According to Campaign Manager…
Your letters: State Sen. Tom Tiffany would represent Wisconsin in Congress
Dear Editor, The 7th Congressional District is losing a champion in Congressman Sean Duffy. We were saddened to hear about the major health issues their expected child is facing. Baby…
Protester to plead guilty to seeking radioactive material
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A political protester from Wisconsin who once ran against then-House Speaker Paul Ryan will plead guilty to seeking radioactive material under terms of a plea agreement…
Your letters: Don’t ignore foreign invention in elections
Dear editor, Ignoring hostile foreign intervention in our elections is one of the most serious threats we face as a democracy. The Mueller investigation concluded that Russian interference occurred in…
New election systems use aging, vulnerable software
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania’s message was clear: The state was taking a big step to keep its elections from being hacked in 2020. Last April, its top election official told…
Rosenberg kicks off Wausau mayoral campaign
By Shereen Siewert About 50 people attended a campaign kickoff event Thursday at Downtown Grocery for Wausau mayoral candidate Katie Rosenberg, one of two early contenders vying for the office.…
Second contender files candidacy papers for Wausau mayor
By Shereen Siewert A second challenger has emerged in the 2020 Wausau mayoral race, according to city officials. Wausau City Clerk Toni Rayala said Chris Norfleet filed candidacy paperwork this…
First challenger emerges in 2020 Wausau mayoral race
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — The next mayoral election in Wausau is 11 months away, but the first challenger in the race has already filed candidacy paperwork. Katie Rosenberg, who…
1.2M votes later, Wisconsin Supreme Court race up in air
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court race that liberals needed to win to have a shot at taking majority control of the court…
Sparks elected Weston Board President
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Retired Everest Metro Police Chief Wally Sparks has been elected as the village of Weston’s new board president. Sparks defeated Loren White by a roughly 60…
Civic education makes ‘a powerful difference’ in creating young voters
Wisconsin is one of the few states that does not require high school students to take a civics course; studies show that can lead to more political engagement. By Emily…
Wisconsin youth vote boosted by peer persuasion, rallies, bounce houses — but can gains be sustained?
NextGen believes its multi-million dollar effort helped increase turnout among voters ages 18-35, but experts say that cannot be tied to one group or strategy. By Emily Hamer Wisconsin Center…
Election Q&A: D.C. Everest Area School Board
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Editor’s note: Wausau Pilot & Review will publish a series of Q&As in the days leading up to the April 2 spring election for contested seats…
Letters: Supreme Court attack ad is misleading
Dear Editor: If we are not careful, we are going to take a giant step backwards in this Supreme Court election. The state economy has been so good for so…
Election Q&A: Village of Weston Board President
Editor’s note: Wausau Pilot & Review will publish a series of Q&As in the days leading up to the April 2 spring election for contested seats in the Wausau metro…
