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52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool

52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool

Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite

Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks

Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks

He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.

June Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History

June Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History

Wisconsin is drought-free after the entire state struggled with drought conditions in 2023.

Wisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests

Wisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests

Brian Schimming said holding the convention in Milwaukee will boost Trump's chance of winning Wisconsin.

Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.

Regardless of Who Wins Presidency, Health Experts Believe Affordable Care Act Is Safe

Regardless of Who Wins Presidency, Health Experts Believe Affordable Care Act Is Safe

Panel of Wisconsin health leaders predicts next president will be focused on prescription drug costs.

Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern

Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern

Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time

PFAS in Foam Far Worse Than Water in Wisconsin’s Rivers, Lakes

PFAS in Foam Far Worse Than Water in Wisconsin’s Rivers, Lakes

Study finds PFAS levels in foam were 50 to 7,000 times higher than in the water.

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.

Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements

Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements

Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.