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Trans-Rights Advocates Say Hovde, Trump Ads Are ‘Dehumanizing’

Trans-Rights Advocates Say Hovde, Trump Ads Are ‘Dehumanizing’

Candidates have attacked opponents' support of access to gender-affirming medical care, allowing transgender women and girls to compete in sports

Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change

Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change

Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year

Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law

Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly warned the giveaway could violate federal election law.

Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat

Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat

Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.

DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference

DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference

Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.

Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris

Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris

Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview

Milwaukee Bucks Owners Bid To Bring WNBA Team To City

Milwaukee Bucks Owners Bid To Bring WNBA Team To City

WNBA set to expand from 12 teams to 15 in 2026. Will it be with the Milwaukee Does?

Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024

Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024

Drought conditions continue to worsen across Wisconsin.

Return Your Unused Medicine To Avoid Chance of Abuse, Overdose

Return Your Unused Medicine To Avoid Chance of Abuse, Overdose

Led by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin officials urge public to participate in 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday.

Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

The unexpected surge in early voting caused the state's computer system to slow down Tuesday.