Politics
AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race
An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women
Dem Party chair Kelly Gallaher files complaint against board clerk and GOP challenger to Rep. Angelina Cruz.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Unveils $13 Million Plan To Overhaul Playgrounds, Other Public Infrastructure
Sup. Rolland believes he's found a way to have the county's limited resources make a more direct impact.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado
July 27 storms damaged more than 2,300 residential buildings, destroyed 84.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project
Ad hoc committee backs $897 million project to replace deteriorating Safety Building.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor
But Democrat's 5 point lead with likely voters hits zero among all registered voters.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley, Tiffany Disagree on Limiting Governor’s Veto Pen
Tiffany backs proposed constitutional amendment, Crowley calls it an attempt 'to rig the system.'
Aug 26th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Supreme Court Order on Mail-In Voting Won’t Affect Wisconsin Ballots
But election officials warn the back-and-forth over election rules could confuse voters.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Democrats Gather To Talk About Winning
Majority Democrats organization hosts series of Milwaukee events.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
La Crosse County DA Will Not Charge Elon Musk
DA doesn’t think Musk would be convicted for offering $1 million checks during 2025 election.
Aug 25th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t ‘Milwaukee County’ Wisconsin, Says Tiffany
Republican candidate for governor blasts David Crowley’s record, promises tax refund.
Aug 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
