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Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Pandemic Created Small Business Boom

Pandemic Created Small Business Boom

The number of new business applications has soared in recent years.

Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor

Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor

Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.

Graded on a Curve, Wisconsin Schools Score Well

Graded on a Curve, Wisconsin Schools Score Well

DPI changes grading scale, says pandemic caused 'disruptions.'

Evers Vetoes Republican Legislative Maps

Evers Vetoes Republican Legislative Maps

Veto sends redistricting process to court. But which court?

Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties

Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties

Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.

Packers Launch First Stock Offering Since 2011

Packers Launch First Stock Offering Since 2011

Shares priced at $300. Seeking $90 million for Lambeau Field upgrades.

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'

Kleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission

Kleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission

Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.

Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury

Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury

Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.

Officials Urge People To Get Flu Vaccine

Officials Urge People To Get Flu Vaccine

With mask mandates and social distancing phasing out, surge in flu cases expected.

Big Hike in Holiday Air Travel Expected

Big Hike in Holiday Air Travel Expected

Up 50% at Mitchell. Will vaccine requirements for workers lead to delays?