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Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Absentee Ballot Requirements

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Absentee Ballot Requirements

Now-dismissed lawsuit is just one of many concerning absentee ballots and their handling.

Latest Polling Shows Baldwin Leading Hovde

Latest Polling Shows Baldwin Leading Hovde

A Quinnipiac poll shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 12 points among registered voters

Even With Murder Rate Decline, Domestic Violence Homicides Are Surging

Even With Murder Rate Decline, Domestic Violence Homicides Are Surging

Sojourner Family Peace Center says connecting victims of abuse to resources is vital.

Tech Schools Expanding Dental Programs With State Support

Tech Schools Expanding Dental Programs With State Support

Nearly all Wisconsin technical colleges will receive grant funding to help address shortage of dental care workers

Chrystul Kizer Takes Felony Plea Deal In Sex Trafficking Homicide Case

Chrystul Kizer Takes Felony Plea Deal In Sex Trafficking Homicide Case

Kizer pleaded guilty to second degree reckless homicide, while other felony charges are dropped.

Ascension Systems Down Following “Cyber Security Event”

Ascension Systems Down Following “Cyber Security Event”

Ascension says it detected the breach Wednesday, but unclear if patient info was affected

Law Firm Calls on U.S. Attorney to Investigate GOP Operatives For ‘Souls to the Polls’ Texts

Law Firm Calls on U.S. Attorney to Investigate GOP Operatives For ‘Souls to the Polls’ Texts

One of the operatives texted about "wreak(ing) havoc" on the operations of the Milwaukee voting rights group

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.

Conservative Firm Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission for State Voter List

Conservative Firm Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission for State Voter List

Public Interest Legal Foundation, which pushes to purge voter rolls, sues WEC's leader.

Wetter May, Warmer Summer in Wisconsin Predicted

Wetter May, Warmer Summer in Wisconsin Predicted

Long-term warming since 1950 will continue, says State Climatology Office.

President Joe Biden Will Visit Racine Next Week, His Fourth Trip To Wisconsin In 2024

President Joe Biden Will Visit Racine Next Week, His Fourth Trip To Wisconsin In 2024

Biden is expected to tout his "Investing in America" agenda

FAFSA Completion Rate Down More Than 25%

FAFSA Completion Rate Down More Than 25%

Fatigue and technical issues contribute to declining rates, with educators worried about long-term impacts.