Politics

MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change

MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change

District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.

Your Right to Know: Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Your Right to Know

Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust

Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.

Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin

Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin

State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.

How Milwaukee’s Absentee Ballots Could Flip the Election

How Milwaukee’s Absentee Ballots Could Flip the Election

City reports having 59,000 absentee ballots. Here's how they could appear to swing election.

Back in the News: Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?
Back in the News

Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?

Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes. A prelude to suit for damages?

Former Mentors, Colleagues of Crowley Reflect on His Milwaukee Roots

Former Mentors, Colleagues of Crowley Reflect on His Milwaukee Roots

Remembering the formative years of the Democratic candidate for governor.

Crowley Closes Governor Bid With Union Hall Rally In Milwaukee

Crowley Closes Governor Bid With Union Hall Rally In Milwaukee

The Democrat frames race against Tiffany as fight with billionaires over affordability.

Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor

Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor

Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it's about turnout. 'We are in striking distance.'

The State of Politics: 2026 Election Has Parallels with 1982
The State of Politics

2026 Election Has Parallels with 1982

Both were World Series years with a similar roster of election contests.

Green Party Secretary of State Candidate Says Republican Impersonated Him

Green Party Secretary of State Candidate Says Republican Impersonated Him

Complaint filed by Pete Karas says Jay Schroeder sent fake text messages to voters.

Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?

Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?

Charges that it won't allow Kenosha plant workers to take time off to vote, as required by law.

Murphy’s Law: Tom Tiffany Has Disqualified Himself for Governor
Murphy’s Law

Tom Tiffany Has Disqualified Himself for Governor

His attempts to overturn and undermine elections has disqualified him, say business leaders.