Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Enters Race for DNC Chair
State chairman has helped Democrats win 7 of 10 statewide races.
Dec 1st, 2024
Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024
Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide
Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.
Aug 3rd, 2024
Vos Challenges Second Recall Attempt
Republican Assembly Speaker argues recall effort against him got signatures in wrong district.
Jun 8th, 2024
Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change
Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.
Mar 27th, 2024
21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023
Strauss Brands Cutting 130 Jobs
Meatpacking company in Franklin cutting two product lines, causing job cuts.
Oct 20th, 2023
Prosser Won’t Name Others Advising On Protasiewicz Impeachment
American Oversight has sued, demanding Vos name other members of panel.
Sep 30th, 2023
Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors
Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.
Aug 6th, 2023
State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success
In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.
Jul 17th, 2023
Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023
Knodl Beats Trump-Backed Candidate in 8th Senate District GOP Primary
Brandtjen loses. Republican Dan Knodl will face Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin in April.
Feb 22nd, 2023
DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan
Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.
Jan 27th, 2023
Marcus Corp. Rebounding Since Pandemic
80 movie theaters, hotels, restaurants 'two-thirds of the way back to 2019.'
Jan 16th, 2023
Darrell Brooks Jr. Sentenced to Multiple Lifetimes in Prison
Brooks sentenced to life in prison for each of the six people he killed in the Waukesha parade attack.
Nov 16th, 2022
Generac Founder Robert Kern Dies
Shared company's wealth with employees and created foundation supporting many Milwaukee organizations.
Nov 12th, 2022
Waukesha Parade Killings Trial May Soon Go To Jury
Evidentiary portion of trial over. Judge expects closing arguments to begin Tuesday.
Oct 24th, 2022
WILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit
WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Oct 10th, 2022
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022
Pence Endorses Kleefisch for Governor
Former Vice President splits from president Trump with endorsement.
Jul 28th, 2022
Trump To Campaign for Michels In Waukesha
Announcement comes as Sen. Ted Cruz says he will back Kleefisch.
Jul 26th, 2022
Sen. Johnson Will Support Same Sex Marriage
Says Respect for Marriage Act 'unnecessary’ but won’t oppose bill.
Jul 23rd, 2022
State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022
Who Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?
Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.
Jul 17th, 2022
State Supreme Court Allows Sex Trafficking Defense in Kizer Case
Chrystul Kizer's defense can argue that being trafficked led to her killing her trafficker.
Jul 7th, 2022
Local Leaders Call For Help With Investigation of Transgender Woman’s Murder
Elected officials ask public to speak up if they know anything about the killing.
Jul 1st, 2022
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Suspends Abortion Appointments
None scheduled after June 25, as Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Jun 19th, 2022
Wisconsin’s Job Market Still Booming
Record number employed, unemployment near historic lows despite rising interest rates.
Jun 17th, 2022
Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood
Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.
Jun 16th, 2022
AG Kaul Calls Juneau County Killing a ‘Targeted’ Attack
AG says the suspect is believe to have targeted others.
Jun 4th, 2022
Dropbox Ruling Could Disenfranchise Disabled Voters
State Supreme Court hearing suit after a circuit court ruling state law requires voters to physically return absentee ballots.
May 26th, 2022
Plover Man Charged in U.S. Capital Attack
21-year-old Wisconsinite among more than 800 charged in Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 14th, 2022
State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus
Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.
Apr 26th, 2022
European Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin
Thousands of the small song birds may populate the region.
Apr 25th, 2022
Defense Seeks To Move Trial For Waukesha Parade Suspect
Darrell Brooks' attorney argues it will be impossible to find unbiased jury.
Mar 30th, 2022
High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim
Can Chrystul Kizer, 17, use her assault to defend the killing? Case has gotten international attention.
Mar 2nd, 2022
City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing
Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.
Jan 27th, 2022
