Wisconsin

Wisconsin March 21, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills; greenlights political AI crackdown

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed proposals by Republican lawmakers to relax restrictions on election observers' duties, in addition to addressing other bills.

LIFESTYLE March 20, 2024

On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery

The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.

Wisconsin March 19, 2024

WI Supreme Court sets deadline in recall case against Speaker Vos

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for arguments to be presented within two days in a case over the legislative boundaries affected by a recall effort against Robin Vos.

Wisconsin March 19, 2024

Wisconsin announces over-the-counter birth control pill access for Medicaid patients

Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin now have access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill without needing a doctor's prescription, Gov. Tony Evers announced.

US March 18, 2024

Wisconsin father arrested for child abuse after claiming newborn son was hit by an iPad

Steven Nichols was charged with child abuse and neglect after his son was found with severe injuries that included spinal bleeding and rib and skull fractures.

Media March 15, 2024

Swing state voter blames Biden for inflation, 'not buying' pandemic excuse in 2024: Prices 'still going up'

CBS News spoke to Wisconsin voters about how they feel about President Biden's handling of inflation, and one of them said she's "not buying" the old excuses anymore.

Joe Biden March 14, 2024

Biden announces infrastructure projects during tour of Democratic 'blue wall' states

On March 13, 2024, Biden started a visit to Wisconsin and Michigan to shore up the Democratic “blue wall" and build momentum for his re-election.

Wisconsin March 14, 2024

After porn career gets UW-La Crosse chancellor fired, New Hampshire provost chosen as replacement

A New Hampshire provost with a background in African American history will replace University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow, who was fired after making pornographic videos.

Wisconsin March 12, 2024

Wisconsin man convicted in Green Bay double stabbing case

Richard Sotka, 49, has been convicted on two first-degree intentional homicide counts in the 2023 stabbing deaths of Rhonda Cegelski and Paula O'Connor.

Wisconsin March 11, 2024

Toddler lone survivor after Wisconsin crash kills 9, including 7 Amish community members

Nine people were killed, including seven Amish community members, during a crash between a van and a tractor-trailer in Clark County, Wisconsin, on Friday.

Missing Persons March 8, 2024

Missing Wisconsin 3-year-old's mother hit with more charges as police ask for video of car in disappearance

Mother Katrina Baur and her boyfriend Jesse Vang face child neglect charges as the search for 3-year-old Elijah Vue stretches into its third week