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January 9, 2024

Wisconsin lumber company fined $300K after employee dies on job

The Wisconsin-based Tigerton Lumber Company has been fined $283,608 over the on-the-job death of 46-year-old employee Scott Spiegel in 2018.

January 8, 2024

WI Republicans introduce medical marijuana bill after Gov. Evers voices support

Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a limited plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, following Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' recent support for the idea.

January 7, 2024

Wisconsin city asks Biden for help with 1,000 migrants that put ‘great strain’ on resources

A small Wisconsin city is asking the White House for help with the migrant crisis it is facing after over 1,000 migrants entered the city since last year.

January 5, 2024

Milwaukee mayor trades barbs with suburban county executive over sales taxes: 'Go to Cracker Barrel'

The mayor of Milwaukee sparred with a county executive over the sales taxes in the two areas after the executive invited Milwaukee residents to shop in the lower-tax area.

January 5, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers to consider medical marijuana legalization proposal by Republicans

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a supporter of full recreational marijuana legalization, said he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization proposed by Republicans.

January 4, 2024

Wisconsin consultants hired to redraw GOP-drawn legislative maps following court ruling

Two consultants have been hired to assess new legislative boundaries in Wisconsin following the Supreme Court's rejection of the current Republican-drawn maps.

January 2, 2024

3 dead after fleeing suspect crashes near Wisconsin's capital

A suspect fleeing a Monona, Wisconsin, traffic stop crashed Monday night following a police chase, killing all three people in their vehicle.

December 28, 2023

Wisconsin university chancellor fired for producing, appearing in 'Sexy Happy Couple' porn videos

The chancellor of a university in Wisconsin has been fired by the board of regents after it was discovered he was producing and starring in pornographic videos with his wife.

December 28, 2023

Wisconsin university chancellor fired for causing school 'significant reputational harm'

The University of Wisconsin has decided to terminate the chancellor of UW-La Crosse, Joe Gow, due to unspecified behavior that reportedly harmed the school's reputation.

December 27, 2023

Herb Kohl, former NBA team owner and US senator, dead at 88

Herb Kohl, a former U.S. Senator in Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has died, his foundation said in a statement. He was 88.