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February 20, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers vote on tax cuts, veto powers and hunting fees in final session push

The Wisconsin Legislature completed its work for the session by voting on everything from a massive tax cut to raising out-of-state hunting fees on Tuesday.

February 20, 2024

Pizza Hut boss received eerie texts, call from slain manager's phone before body found in trash: report

A Pizza Hut manager in South Milwaukee reportedly texted the general manager and called without saying a word two days before his body was found in the trash

February 19, 2024

Drunk driver gets 25 years for killing 5 in Milwaukee crash

Anteyona Sandifer, 21, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing five people — four of whom were minors — in a 2022 car crash while under the influence.

February 19, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday in a move that is hailed as a political victory for Democrats.

February 16, 2024

Convicted felon charged with fatally shooting Wisconsin bartender, husband

A 57-year-old convicted felon from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, has been charged in the killings of Gina and Emerson Weingart, who were fatally shot just after midnight on Feb. 1.

February 15, 2024

Video shows heavy equipment dangling off Wisconsin parking garage after it tipped over while clearing snow

While clearing snow on Thursday morning In Madison, a piece of heavy equipment was caught on video dangling over the side of a parking garage.

February 15, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh crackdowns on AI-generated political ads, child porn

Wisconsin lawmakers were set Thursday to vote on proposals regulating artificial intelligence, with top concerns including political disinformation and child pornography.

February 15, 2024

Wisconsin Assembly passes GOP-backed constitutional amendment limiting diversity efforts

The Wisconsin state Assembly, led by Republicans, has approved a constitutional amendment aiming to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the state.

February 15, 2024

Republican businessman Eric Hovde to launch bid for Wisconsin US Senate seat

Republican businessman Eric Hovde is set to launch a bid for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, his campaign spokesperson said.

February 14, 2024

Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing her alleged abuser, arrested in Louisiana after 2 weeks on the run

A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run.