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Study: Wisconsin voters approved record number of school referendums

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12 months ago

November 14, 2024

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Study: Wisconsin voters approved record number of school referendums

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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin voters saw a record number of school referendums on their ballots in 2024 and approved a record number of the funding requests, according to a report released Thursday.

The Wisconsin Policy Forum study found that school districts asked voters to sign off on a record 241 referendums, eclipsing the old record of 240 set in 1998. The referendums sought a total of $5.9 billion, a new record ask. The old record was $3.3 billion set in 2022.

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Voters approved 169 referendums, breaking the old record of 140 set in 2018. They authorized a record total of $4.4 billion in new funding for school districts, including $3.3 billion in debt. The old record, unadjusted for inflation, was $2.7 billion set in 2020.

A total of 145 districts – more than a third of the state’s 421 public school districts – passed a referendum in 2024. Voters in the Madison Metropolitan School District approved the largest referendums in the state, signing off on a record $507 million debt referendum and a $100 million operating referendum.

The report attributed the rising number of referendums to increases in inflation outpacing increases in the state’s per pupil revenue limits, which restrict how much money districts can raise through property taxes and state aid.

Increasing pressure to raise wages and the loss of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief aid also have played a role, according to the report.

The Wisconsin Policy Forum is a nonpartisan, independent policy research organization.

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Mexican restaurant in Wisconsin closes location after years of service

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3 hours ago

November 5, 2025

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Mexican restaurant in Wisconsin closes location after years of service

FOX POINT, Wis. (WFRV) – A popular Mexican restaurant chain with several Wisconsin locations has announced it will be closing one of its establishments.

After thoughtful consideration, Jose’s Blue Sombrero — which has restaurants in Brookfield, Fox Point, Mequon, Racine, and Wauwatosa — has decided to permanently close its Fox Point location. The restaurant has been closed since October 28, 2025.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported us over the years,” said restaurant staff. “We appreciate your understanding and continued patronage.”

Gift cards will still be honored at any of the restaurant’s remaining locations.

Jose’s Blue Sombrero is known for its vibrant atmosphere, margaritas, and modern take on traditional Mexican dishes.

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Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Nov. 4, 2025

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23 hours ago

November 5, 2025

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Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Nov. 4, 2025

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 4, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

11-14-17-50-57, Mega Ball: 06

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

Midday: 6-0-0

Evening: 1-0-0

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

Midday: 3-3-9-8

Evening: 0-5-0-4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning All or Nothing numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

Midday: 01-02-04-05-06-07-09-10-11-14-21

Evening: 02-03-05-07-10-11-12-14-16-20-22

Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Badger 5 numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

05-07-13-21-29

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Winning SuperCash numbers from Nov. 4 drawing

02-03-05-09-17-23, Doubler: N

Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.

Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?

No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.

When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.

That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **

WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Why Wisconsin volleyball’s next two matches could carry big postseason implications

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2 days ago

November 4, 2025

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Why Wisconsin volleyball’s next two matches could carry big postseason implications

Badgers have two big opportunities to boost RPI at home vs. Minnesota, Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team faces two crucial matches against No. 22 Minnesota and No. 18 Indiana.
These upcoming matches are important for improving Wisconsin’s No. 20 RPI ranking.
An improved RPI ranking could help Wisconsin’s chances of hosting in the first weekend of the NCAA tournament.

MADISON – Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield has not shied away from expressing his dislike of RPI.

“There’s a lot of different metrics out there; our sport uses very little of them,” Sheffield said earlier in the season.

But RPI – as Sheffield fully recognizes – underscores how important Wisconsin’s next two matches are as the 11th-ranked Badgers take on No. 22 Minnesota on Nov. 5 and No. 18 Indiana on Nov. 9 at the UW Field House.

Wisconsin is No. 20 in RPI in the Nov. 3 rankings with eight matches remaining in the 2025 schedule. Indiana and Minnesota are tied for No. 12 in RPI.

“Two teams that are above us in the RPI,” Sheffield said. “And you start getting to this time of year that those types of things start mattering a little bit more.”

While RPI obviously is not the only factor that the NCAA selection committee will use when it announces the postseason bracket on Nov. 30, it does suggest the Badgers have some work to do to earn one of the top 16 overall seeds that are required to host the first two rounds.

UW has hosted the first two rounds in all but two seasons during Sheffield’s tenure. The Badgers had to go to Iowa State in 2017, where they knocked off the Cyclones to advance to the regional semifinals. The other time was in 2020, when the NCAA used only one site due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Obviously a big goal is to be hosting that opening weekend of the tournament,” Sheffield said. “It’s a big deal. It’s a big deal to this community and our fan base. … Coaches are always trying to find a way to spin it anyways, but you really want to be home.”

These two matches are not Wisconsin’s last chance to boost its postseason résumé and increase its chances of hosting. No. 9 Purdue will visit the Field House on Nov. 19, and No. 22 Minnesota will play the Badgers again on Nov. 28 in Minneapolis to conclude the 2025 regular season.

But there is not a massive margin for error for a Badgers team with four losses and only one win against teams currently ranked in the AVCA coaches poll. (Georgia Tech, Florida and UCLA were ranked at the time of Wisconsin’s wins over them, but now they are merely receiving votes.)

None of last year’s top 16 overall teams had more than seven losses. Fortunately for Wisconsin, all four losses so far this year have been to teams that remain ranked, No. 1 Nebraska, No. 4 Texas, No. 17 USC and No. 25 Penn State. Texas and Nebraska are a combined 40-2 so far this season.

At the same time, Wisconsin has not been quite as competitive against top-tier opponents since losing 2024 third-team All-American setter Charlie Fuerbringer to a shoulder injury. (Her timeline to return is unclear.)

The Badgers are 1-3 against AVCA-ranked teams since Fuerbringer’s injury versus 3-1 before that. That record comes with the caveat that the most recent ranked loss – No. 1 Nebraska’s sweep at the UW Field House – would have been daunting, even if Fuerbringer had been healthy.

“We’ve just got to continue to evolve and get better, which I think anybody that’s been watching us can see that,” Sheffield said.

Victories over Minnesota and Indiana would likely stand out on Wisconsin’s postseason résumé as quality wins. The Gophers have lost only once against a team that is not at least receiving votes in the coaches poll and boast a quality win over Indiana.

Then Wisconsin will face what Sheffield described as “maybe the best team that Indiana has ever had.” The Hoosiers are tied with UW for third in the Big Ten with a 9-3 conference record and coming off a sweep over Penn State.

“We’ve got two more opportunities in front of us – really good teams – and then it doesn’t stop there,” Sheffield said. “Probably the back half of our schedule is probably a little bit tougher than our first half. And I think we’ll probably learn a whole lot more about ourselves.”

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