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Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’

City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing

City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing

Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.

Judge Presses Attorney for Vos on Election Probe Records

Judge Presses Attorney for Vos on Election Probe Records

Attorney hasn’t seen records, doesn’t know where they are.

Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes

Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes

Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.

Schools Scramble For Substitute Teachers

Schools Scramble For Substitute Teachers

In Milwaukee, Kenosha, Superior. Some districts raising pay, offering bonuses.

Jay Rothman Named UW System President

Jay Rothman Named UW System President

Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.

Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator

Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.

More Women In State Hold Elected Office

More Women In State Hold Elected Office

But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.

$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved

$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved

State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.

2 Finalists for UW System President

2 Finalists for UW System President

Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.

COVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week

COVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week

Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits, suspected of causing surge.