Jim Malewitz
@jmalewitz.bsky.social
Managing editor of @wisconsinwatch.org and amateur old man baseball player. Alum: Bridge Michigan, Texas Tribune, Stateline, Iowa Watch. Following Vanilla Ice's call to collaborate and listen.
The story about truck and tractor pulls that I didn't know I needed.
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · 3d agoTruck and tractor pulls trace their roots to horse pulling, with a simple challenge at their heart: How much weight can you pull, and how far? Trisha Young returned to her hometown for the Racine County Fair's loud, lively truck and tractor pull on July 29. 👀 🛻: www.youtube.com/shorts/lNPnI...
“Despite growing concerns, President Trump sought to downplay the matter on Friday by blaming Minnesota.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/u...
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran (Gift Article)
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
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The fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz has sparked protests, investigations and political debate across Wisconsin. As we continue our reporting, we've gathered essential coverage from Wisconsin Watch and partners across the state to help you catch up. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/08/wisc...
Boy, do I love a story about a group that meets a super-specific need while also building community.
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · 6d agoA group in Oshkosh saw an opportunity to build community...and nailed it. 🪚🔨 The Oshkosh Tool Library lets residents borrow everything from hand trucks to power tools for free — helping neighbors help neighbors. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
"Wisconsin court records show no prior criminal convictions or civil citations under his name."
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · 5d agoA federal appeals court has cleared the way for some immigrants in ICE custody in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana to seek bond hearings. The case concerned Jaciel Cirrus Rojas, who was apprehended in Racine during a search for someone else. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for some immigrants in ICE custody in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana to seek bond hearings. The case concerned Jaciel Cirrus Rojas, who was apprehended in Racine during a search for someone else. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
Despite Oracle’s ongoing legal fight over Wisconsin’s new credit rating requirements for large data center operators, We Energies says the planned Port Washington campus remains on schedule. Read more from Paul Kiefer: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
Tuesday's Madison Common Council Meeting will be virtual only after protests following Corey Ruiz's killing by Madison police. www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-07...
Look for the helpers.
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · 7d agoAn EF3 tornado tore through Appleton, Menasha and Neenah on Monday, leaving thousands without power and many recovering from devastating losses. Volunteers and business owners have stepped up to clear debris, distribute food and water and more. Read more: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/volu...
Wild story — as summarized by @itsrobthomas.bsky.social of City Cast Madison: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
![🚨 Deputy’s Spelling Error Sent the Wrong Man to Prison: An innocent Canadian man went to prison for 18 months because of a spelling mistake by a Dane County Sheriff’s deputy. The deputy was investigating a man targeting children online, but misspelled the suspect’s username when requesting records. The error led to a Halifax man being arrested and convicted by mistake. [Ars Technica]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3sxlok72nw4nrws7ngclywxn/bafkreicui6rajlb6v5v2ex6ltfxj6upkcmqy3zpomrytuuztbvix6ggb3e)
This is such a powerful photo from Angela Major of WPR. Caption: Protesters approach attendees of a Concerts on the Square event Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wis, after a Madison man was shot and killed by a police officer earlier that day.
Awkward time for Madison police to be running this style of ad campaign. www.instagram.com/reel/Da3ppje...
What if the next generation of nurses, surgical techs and respiratory therapists is already working in hospitals? That's the idea behind UW Health's apprenticeship program, which pays employees to train for new health care careers while they're still on the job. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
Really excellent, context-rich coverage — on a quick deadline — by @chalipittman.bsky.social and @jasonjoyce.bsky.social for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social. isthmus.com/news/news/fa...
Madison police kill man on Willy Street, evoking outrage, deja vu
Videos circulating on social media show three officers restraining the man as a fourth appears to produce a taser. The man begins to fall. Then three gunshots ring out.
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“The number of Wisconsinites many months behind on student loan bills has risen by nearly 50% since last fall.” wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after federal reprieve ends
The pandemic grace period has ended, along with the most generous repayment plan. Now, borrowers across the state are struggling to repay, and those who attended Wisconsin’s for-profit colleges are…
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“For example, a judge last fall dismissed assault charges against an immigrant, ruling that the agent involved had been cut by shards of glass from a car window he himself had smashed.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/u...
They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling. (Gift Article)
The Trump administration has lost or abandoned hundreds of criminal cases against protesters and immigrants, a Times investigation found.
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“Lindell does not need to be registered to vote in Minnesota to run for office here. But his lack of knowledge about his voter registration status is notable for a candidate who has called for strict scrutiny of voter rolls…” www.startribune.com/mike-lindell...
Mike Lindell, Trump’s pick for governor, isn’t registered to vote in Minnesota
Texas lists an active voter registration for the Republican businessman, who has drawn criticism for moving there and returning.
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NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive. 42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
This season our old man baseball league has cancelled games due to flooding, excessive heat and wildfire smoke. Hope explosive diarrhea isn’t on deck.
"You get more from SAIL when you give more." Learn about Sharing Active Independent Lives, a Dane County network where older adults help one another with everything from rides to gardening while redefining what it means to age in place. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
👋 Northeast Wisconsin, come say hi! Our Northeast WI team will be at Food Truck Fridays at 11:30. a.m. today at the Brown County Central Library in Green Bay, and we'd love to meet you. More about our team: wisconsinwatch.org/new/
A new kind of newsroom for northeast Wisconsin
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Recovery doesn't end when someone leaves treatment. For Laurie Doxtator, new challenges emerged after leaving sober housing, as grief and old triggers resurfaced. Read more from @josephmtimmerman.bsky.social, who has been following Doxtator's journey for months. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
I once tried to survive on waffles alone for three days in Belgium. Lasted a day and a half. Come on, USMNT. 🇺🇸
I enjoyed finding this gem while rounding up art for the piece below.
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · last mo.Did you know Wisconsin was home to the first U.S. kindergarten? Or that a piece of the Soviet satellite Sputnik IV landed in Manitowoc? We asked candidates for the Legislature and statewide office to share their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. Some highlights here: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/wisc...
Really excited about this. Wisconsinites: Please give it a try and let us know whether it's helpful and how we can improve it.
Wisconsin Watch@wisconsinwatch.org · last mo.A new Wisconsin voter guide just dropped. 🎤 We asked all 325 candidates for statewide and legislative office to answer questions about themselves, their priorities and their plans if elected. Enter your address to see who's on your ballot and compare candidates. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/07/2026...
"The odds were always in his favor. Mr. Trump profited whether the price of his memecoin went up or down. He collected returns whenever anyone traded the tokens, as he repeatedly pushed his followers to do" www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/u...
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
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I don't understand why bsky needs to know my age when simply posting here proves that I'm 38 years old
