Brown County Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Judges warn that underfunded courts are falling behind

by Jesse Lin / Green Bay Press-Gazette September 29, 2026September 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Court delays, staffing shortages and rising caseloads are testing Wisconsin’s justice system. Officials want elected leaders to do something.

Three people stand near a parked vehicle in a wooded lot, two looking at phones, while another person stands by the vehicle holding a piece of paper.

Health & Welfare

How to get help: A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch August 11, 2026August 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person stands in a room lined with shelves holding toiletries, paper products, menstrual supplies, canned food and boxed items.

Health & Welfare

‘There’s nowhere for them to go’: Newcap closure leaves northeast Wisconsin counties scrambling to prevent more homelessness

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People wearing life jackets ride in a small sailboat with a colorful sail labeled "South Bay Marina Green Bay, WI" on open water beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Community, Education

‘I feel safe for the first time’: Brown County nonprofit uplifts girls of color

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An image of the U.S. Capitol dome is layered over U.S. currency, including $50 bills.

Guest opinion: Are your elected officials listening?

by Judy Nagel June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

‘The word is out’: Wisconsin families turn grief into action as sextortion cases rise

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch June 16, 2026June 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People stand and sit on a sidewalk at night near bicycles while a person holding papers leans forward and speaks with another seated person.

Guest opinion: New federal funding guidelines fail to address root causes of homelessness

by Josh Benti June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A city intersection with traffic lights, cars and brick buildings, including a street sign reading "Adams"

Health and Wellness

Nonprofit closure could cost northeast Wisconsin $2.7M, put 134 households at risk

by Joe Schulz / WPR March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

Brown County’s 911 dispatcher shortage is relentless. What will it take to fix it?

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch August 26, 2025August 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Homelessness is increasing in Brown County. These volunteers traded a night’s sleep to document the challenge

by Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch and Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch August 25, 2025August 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Brown and white brick apartments are shown in from of a blue sky. A for-rent sig is seen bottom right.

Rent Smart training helps tenants navigate Wisconsin’s housing crunch

by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch August 1, 2025February 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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