Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’
The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
Oct 9th, 2021
Judge Won’t Allow Evidence of Rittenhouse’s Proud Boys Connection
Kyle Rittenhouse charged with fatally shooting two men during Kenosha protests.
Sep 19th, 2021
Evers Vetoes Bill to Help Paper Mills
A 'gut punch,' Republican says. Using federal pandemic aid could be prohibited, Evers says.
Jul 11th, 2021
Plan Would Permit Sports Betting
At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.
Jul 3rd, 2021
Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Court Tosses Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunk Driver Suspects
WI Supreme Court rules law deeming drivers consent to these searches is unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2021
Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream
The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.
Jun 11th, 2021
Legislator Compares Children’s Museum to Nazis
Republican attacks Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum's mask policy, citing the Gestapo.
Jun 8th, 2021
Northwoods Tourism Spots Expect Busy Summer
Reservations up, the phones are “constantly ringing."
May 31st, 2021
Children’s Vaccinations Vary By County
In Dane County, 29% of those aged 12 to 15 have had first dose, in Clark County just 1%.
May 21st, 2021
Eligibility Expanded for Federal Unemployment Assistance
Biden administration releases new guidelines making previously denied applicants eligible for up to 79 weeks of unemployment.
Apr 29th, 2021
School Districts End Mask Requirement
Rural and suburban school districts across state relent, often pressured by parents.
Apr 28th, 2021
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021
New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021
Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff
Company appealing decision. Its CEO warns of 'escalating trade war.'
Apr 19th, 2021
Utility Shut Off Moratorium Ends Today
Thousands of state residents have utility bills that are coming due.
Apr 15th, 2021
Most Small Businesses Survived Pandemic
Surveys of state businesses show fewer layoffs, closures than anticipated.
Apr 14th, 2021
State Demands Return of Some Unemployment Benefits
Letters cite “overpayment” by state. One Appleton family must pay pack $13,000.
Apr 12th, 2021
Small Businesses Welcome Federal Stimulus
Business owners discuss revenue loss, rising healthcare costs and changes that will outlast the pandemic.
Apr 8th, 2021
Tiffany Advised Daughters Against Getting Vaccine
Northern Wisconsin congressman makes false claims, contradicts public health guidance.
Mar 31st, 2021
State Appeals Court Races Getting More Partisan
With big donations from Uihlein, Menard, a 9-1 advantage for GOP-backed candidate.
Mar 30th, 2021
State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines
Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.
Mar 29th, 2021
Life as a COVID-19 ‘Long-Hauler’
Paul Mathis had COVID-19 in October, but still hasn't completely lost his symptoms.
Mar 26th, 2021
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021
Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine
As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.
Mar 17th, 2021
State Launching Vaccine Appointment Website
It launches in February. Anyone can sign up, those ineligible will go on wait list.
Jan 30th, 2021
Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021
Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021
Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election
Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'
Jan 5th, 2021
Wisconsin-Made App Helps You Recycle
Smartphone app makes it easy to buy products that are recycled, and improve compositing.
Dec 30th, 2020
State’s Outdoor Recreation a $7.8 Billion Industry
State officials want to capitalize on pandemic-driven increases in outdoor recreation.
Dec 26th, 2020
Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election
Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."
Dec 11th, 2020
Wausau Hospital Sends COVID-19 Patients Home, Saving Space for Critically Ill
Aspirus Wausau is sending COVID-19 patients home to make room for sicker patients.
Nov 19th, 2020
Trump Lawsuit Against TV Station Dismissed
Campaign’s claim of defamation for ad run by Rhinelander TV station dismissed by federal court.
Nov 17th, 2020
Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020
Hospitalized or Quarantined Can Still Vote
Options include finding someone to deliver your ballot or using curbside voting.
Nov 2nd, 2020
Some Wisconsin Hospitals Close to Full Capacity
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are at an all-time high across the state.
Oct 30th, 2020
Could Hmong Voters Decide State Election?
They’re the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin, with varied views.
Oct 26th, 2020
“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”
Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."
Oct 18th, 2020
Trump Will Rally In Janesville
Airport rally tonight in county where COVID-19 cases up 48% in last week.
Oct 17th, 2020
Michigan Militia Has Ties to Wisconsin
Trained in Cambria and connected to Three Percenters group with Wisconsin members.
Oct 13th, 2020
Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020
Jill Biden Hears From Moms in Green Bay
Virtual event focuses on challenges of virtual schooling.
Sep 9th, 2020
Jacob Blake Speaks from Hospital Bed
“Nothing but pain,” but “stick together… Change your lives out there."
Sep 6th, 2020
Activist Arrested in Kenosha Joins Curfew Lawsuit
Lawsuit argues that curfew was only enforced against those protesting police brutality.
Sep 3rd, 2020
MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump
Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.
Aug 11th, 2020
Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020
Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes
Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students
Jul 29th, 2020
Pandemic May Decimate State Aid to Local Governments
New report shows the state may have to cut revenue sent to local governments.
Jul 23rd, 2020
Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit
Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."
Jul 18th, 2020
Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding
Won’t back “even a dime more” until issues with past funding fixed, Republican Senator says.
Jul 14th, 2020
Wisconsin To Have Nation’s COVID-19 Testing Center
Marshfield Clinic wins $22.5 million grant to do testing for multiple studies on virus by CDC.
Jul 7th, 2020
State Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections
Report also finds trends toward lower voter turnout and civic engagement.
Jul 5th, 2020
61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020
State’s DACA Recipients Vow to ‘Push On’
Saved by Supreme Court decision, some say they will fight for more immigration reform.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020
FPC Commissioner Blasts Tear Gas Use
Police Chief Alfonso Morales says "the media" makes it seem like they used it more than they did.
Jun 12th, 2020
Small Town Protests See ‘Thrilling’ Response
"Everyone's coming together" at protests in Wausau, Sturgeon Bay and across the state.
Jun 8th, 2020
Special Election Will Have In-Person Voting
Tuesday’s 7th District election in Northern Wisconsin will use many safety measures.
May 11th, 2020
Wisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session
And appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to block absentee balloting extension.
Apr 4th, 2020
State Unemployment System Overwhelmed
Callers can’t get through, 1.5 million calls last week to Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 1st, 2020
State’s Election Clerks Prepare for COVID-19
Officials plan for worker shortages, potential polling place closures.
Mar 11th, 2020
Wisconsin Ginseng Festival Cancelled
Coronavirus cited for cancelling Wausau event that attracts 2,000 international visitors.
Mar 10th, 2020
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020
Two Bald Eagles Illegally Shot, Killed
Federally protected species, but two slain in rural Wisconsin, investigation ongoing.
Feb 25th, 2020
State’s Maple Syrup Industry At Risk
Climate change will cause loss of sugar maple trees, hurting $7 million syrup industry.
Feb 17th, 2020
State’s Hmong Leaders Fear Deportation Plan
Trump Administration reportedly negotiating with Laos to allow deportations.
Feb 11th, 2020
Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin
Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.
Feb 6th, 2020
Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says
Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.
Feb 5th, 2020
Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators
Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.
Jan 10th, 2020
Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality
'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.
Dec 25th, 2019
Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights
National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.
Dec 24th, 2019
Which Republican Is More Trumpian?
GOP candidates for state's 7th congressional district spar over who’s more like Trump.
Dec 13th, 2019
Shootings by Police Up in 2019. Why?
16 fatal shootings by cops in Wisconsin. Experts point to key causes.
Nov 25th, 2019
Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019
18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019
State’s Smaller Cities Embrace Bike Share
Wisconsin Rapids leads the way. City of 18,000 has logged 1,000 rides.
Sep 7th, 2019
Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat
Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.
Aug 27th, 2019
Blackwell Gives At Risk Youth A Better Future
Blackwell was thrust into a political battle when Trump administration announced closure
Jun 24th, 2019
Baldwin’s Bill Would Save Job Corps Centers
Trump Administration wants to close or privatize 120 job training centers for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 10th, 2019
State Lagged Nation in Income Growth
Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.
May 10th, 2019
