The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Oct. 13 in a case that could have ramifications for tribal sovereignty when it comes to land development.

At issue was whether the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and its members are subject to restrictive covenants, which are requirements on how property can or cannot be developed, used or transferred — or whether federal tribal sovereignty preempts those local requirements.

Most police in Wisconsin are protected by their own bill of rights.

The roughly 600-word Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights legally establishes cops’ off-duty speech rights and provides guidelines for how they can be investigated.

The College of Menominee Nation Teacher Education Department has been awarded $1.74 million over five years through the U.S. Department of Education’s Indian Education Professional Development Grant.

This funding supports Indigenous students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in elementary/middle school education and aims to increase the number of qualified Indigenous teachers serving their own communities.

With Medicare annual enrollment period running through Dec. 7, Aspirus Health Plan is encouraging community members to make sure their coverage meets their needs for the 2026 plan year.

For some, the process may feel especially stressful this year. Certain Medicare Advantage plans are no longer being offered through their current carriers, leaving many to wonder what steps to take next.

Aspirus Health has introduced the TriClip G4 System, the first FDA-approved technology that allows physicians to repair the tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery.

The device, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 4, 2024, offers a groundbreaking, minimally invasive treatment option for patients with tricuspid valve disease, according to an Aspirus Health news release.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has announced its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI).

Supported by a generous $25,000 grant aimed at enhancing access to high-wage degree programs, 20 eligible NWTC students will gain vital financial support with scholarships of up to $1,000 each.