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March 6, 2024

Gov. Evers signs off on 9-figure Universities of Wisconsin construction, renovation bill

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed a bill allowing hundreds of millions of dollars in spending on Universities of Wisconsin-related construction projects.

March 6, 2024

Illinois sheriff's K-9 injured during arrest of 16-year-old who crashed stolen car, authorities say

Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax was injured during the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing.

March 5, 2024

Embattled Wisconsin prison reports fourth inmate death since June

Donald Maier, a 62-year-old convicted stalker and suspected murderer, has been found dead at Wisconsin's troubled Waupun Correctional Institution.

March 4, 2024

GOP Wisconsin lawmaker announces run for Mike Gallagher's House seat

Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque announced Monday his intent to run for a congressional seat being vacated by fellow Republican Mike Gallagher.

March 4, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs off on massive child tax credit expansion

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed into law a Republican-authored bill significantly expanding the state childcare tax credit.

March 4, 2024

Rollerblade wheels infused with cocaine lead to home with forged immigration docs, deputies say

Homeland Security Investigations contacted the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department regarding an intercepted package to Wisconsin from Colombia. That package led to a drug bust.

March 1, 2024

UW-La Crosse down to 3 candidates in search to replace porn-producing ex-chancellor

The Universities of Wisconsin have reportedly narrowed their search to replace fired UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow down to three candidates.

March 1, 2024

Shirtless GOP US Senate candidate takes cold plunge in Wisconsin lake, challenges Democratic opponent

Eric Hovde, Republican US Senate candidate from Wisconsin, took a cold plunge into frigid Lake Mendota to prove he is more of a hardy Wisconsinite than a soft Californian.

February 29, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs deer hunt license price hike into law

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed a bill Thursday raising the cost of bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for non-residents of the state.

February 28, 2024

Babysitter charged with killing Wisconsin family's dog, makes insanity plea: report

A woman accused of killing a Wisconsin family's dog while babysitting one of their children in January has entered a not guilty plea, claiming insanity.