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February 5, 2024

Person of interest in custody after Wisconsin newlyweds gunned down in bar shooting

Elkhorn Police announced they have a person of interest in custody for the killing of a newlywed couple inside a Wisconsin sports bar on Thursday.

February 2, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers' suit against GOP Legislature for blocking 'basic functions'

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, which accuses the Republican-run Legislature of obstructing "basic government functions."

February 2, 2024

Defense appeals move to keep teen suspect in 10-year-old's murder, sexual assault, in adult court

Defense attorneys for a 15-year-old suspect are appealing a ruling keeping the case of 10-year-old Lily Peters' homicide in adult court.

February 2, 2024

Wisconsin consultants label GOP's redistricting map proposals as gerrymanders

Consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court have assessed maps submitted for redrawing state legislative districts, labeling them as gerrymanders.

February 1, 2024

Fox News Poll: Biden and Trump tie in Wisconsin head-to-head matchup

Fox News poll reveals Wisconsin voters currently tied President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump and who they would back between the two based on several key issues.

February 1, 2024

Redistricting reports due in case poised to reshape Wisconsin Legislature

Redistricting reports, set to recommend new Wisconsin legislative maps less favorable to Republicans, are due to the state's majority-liberal Supreme Court on Thursday.

January 31, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers addresses dental care shortages with new legislative package

Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin has signed a bipartisan package of legislation aimed at improving access to dental care and addressing workforce shortages in the state.

January 31, 2024

Wisconsin judge orders elections officials to quickly implement expanded absentee ballot criteria

A Wisconsin judge has ruled that election clerks can accept absentee ballots with partial witness addresses, a decision that could increase the number of counted ballots.

January 30, 2024

Worried dog owner finds lost elderly pet at a Milwaukee bar: 'He was pretty popular'

Milwaukee resident Jenny Hazard found out that her lost 16-year-old Shih Tzu went for a night on the town last week, showing up at a local watering hole.

January 30, 2024

Dems turn to state courts as political 'weapon' amid 2024's gerrymander blitz: experts

State leaders, most notably Democrats, are increasingly turning to state courts as a political tool to help pass elections laws and redistricted maps ahead of the 2024 election.