Wisconsin

Media April 6, 2024

Wisconsin State Bar suspends DEI program after lawsuit

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty forced the state bar association to suspend its "Diversity Clerkship Program" after alleging that it is racially discriminatory.

Wisconsin April 6, 2024

Wisconsin becomes 28th state to pass a ban on ‘Zuckerbucks’ ahead of 2024 election

Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendments that would ban “Zuckerbucks" from being used in election administration in the key battleground state.

Wisconsin April 4, 2024

Human leg discovered in Wisconsin park, police investigating as homicide

Deputies are investigating what they are calling a "suspicious death" after a human leg was discovered inside a Milwaukee area park on April 2.

Wisconsin April 4, 2024

Boyfriend of Eljah Vue's mother ordered to stand trial on neglect charge

Jesse Vang, 39, has been ordered to stand trial on a child neglect charge in the disappearance of his girlfriend's three-year-old son, Elijah Vue.

Wisconsin April 4, 2024

UW regents approve in-state tuition hike of nearly 4%

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has unanimously approved a 3.75% tuition increase for in-state students, effective at the start of the coming academic year.

Wisconsin April 4, 2024

Abortion provider is first Dem to enter race for Wisconsin Rep. Gallagher's seat

Kristin Lyerly, an obstetrician and gynecologist, is running as a Democrat to replace retiring Green Bay, Wisconsin-area Rep. Mike Gallagher.

Wisconsin April 4, 2024

New Wisconsin law requires teaching of Hmong, Asian-American history in schools

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Thursday a bipartisan bill requiring the state's schools to teach Hmong-American and Asian-American history.

Wisconsin April 3, 2024

Worker burned in UW stadium explosion settles suit for $22M

Jeremy Rose, who was burned in a 2022 explosion while doing renovation work on the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium, has settled a lawsuit for $22 million.

Wisconsin April 3, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to clarify district boundaries for potential recall election

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to clarify what legislative district boundary lines should be considered for a potential recall election targeting Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

Wisconsin April 3, 2024

Trump throws support behind Republican businessman looking to flip Wisconsin Senate seat: 'Go out and win'

Former President Trump endorsed businessman Eric Hovde in the Wisconsin Senate race to replace Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., who's seeking a third term in office.

POLITICS April 3, 2024

Progressive activists take victory lap after tens of thousands of Democrats cast protest votes against Biden

Almost 50,000 Wisconsin Democratic primary voters opted against voting for President Biden on Tuesday night in a state decided by a razor-thin margin in the previous election.