Wisconsin

Donald Trump April 2, 2024

Trump promises to indemnify, protect law enforcement following NYPD Jonathan Diller's death

Former President Trump promised to stand with law enforcement and "restore law and order" following the recent death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller.

Wisconsin April 2, 2024

Gov. Evers turns to Wisconsin Supreme Court in crusade against absentee drop box restrictions

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to overturn a ruling restricting the prevalence of absentee ballot drop boxes.

Wisconsin April 2, 2024

Wisconsin Dem governor faces backlash after vetoing GOP bill to protect female sports: 'You despise all women'

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is facing backlash after he vetoed a GOP bill to prevent transgender students from competing on certain school sports teams.

POLITICS April 2, 2024

Trump eyes dual strategy to flip script against Biden amid legal hurdles: 'We have the messaging'

Former President Trump will try to balance campaigning for the White House along with his many court dates as he makes history as the first current or former president to go on trial.

CRIME April 1, 2024

Illinois man lied about flat tire before kidnapping Wisconsin woman, authorities say

An Illinois man allegedly kidnapped a Wisconsin woman in February as they were traveling from a nightclub when he lied to them about them having a flat tire.

Wisconsin March 29, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes $3B tax cut, DEI crackdowns, other GOP-backed bills

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed 41 bills passed by the state's Republican-led Legislature, including a $3 billion tax cut.

Media March 28, 2024

Education Dept investigating Wisconsin university fellowship called discrimination 'on its face'

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights recently opened an investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Madison fellowship program based on a complaint it's racist against White people.

Wisconsin March 28, 2024

Universities of Wisconsin president proposes nearly 4% tuition hike

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman recommended Thursday a 3.75% tuition increase, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents next week.

Wisconsin March 27, 2024

Evers signs new laws designed to bolster safety of judges, combat human trafficking

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wednesday bipartisan bills designed to combat human trafficking and better protect judges; the bills were introduced after a retired WI judge was killed.

Wisconsin March 25, 2024

Suspect critical after Milwaukee officers return gunfire during foot pursuit

Milwaukee police officers shot and critically injured a 20-year-old suspect who opened fire on them while fleeing on foot Sunday evening.

Wisconsin March 22, 2024

Wisconsin counties decline to prosecute campaign finance case against Trump committee

Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties have declined to pursue felony campaign finance violation charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.