Midwest - Page 246

July 24, 2025

Swing state Dem gov bows out of 2026 race, insists he'd win if he ran: 'No question'

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces he won't seek a third term after five decades in public service, citing a desire to focus on his family.

July 24, 2025

Fisherman found Wisconsin grad student face down in Mississippi River days after mysterious disappearance

A fisherman discovered the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz in the Mississippi River, miles from where she was last seen in La Crosse.

July 24, 2025

DOGE prepares to literally drain the swamp by banishing Biden’s ‘overreaching’ water rule

Following the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA limiting federal control over wetlands, Sen. Ernst establishes protections against overreaching water regulations.

July 24, 2025

'Tilt' roller coaster at Cedar Point malfunctions for 3rd time since opening, leaving riders suspended in air

Visitors at the Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, got stuck on the "Siren's Curse" roller coaster.

July 24, 2025

Key immigration proposal vows to end 'backdoor hiring practices' in American universities

A GOP proposal aims to eliminate H-1B visa exceptions for higher education staff, as Rep. Tom Tiffany says it "ensures our institutions invest in the people they are meant to serve."

July 24, 2025

Suspects in Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths face murder charges for first time in crucial test for case

Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson are headed to trial for allegedly supplying drugs that led to the fatal overdoses of three Kansas City Chiefs fans.

July 23, 2025

Shooting wounds three Ohio police officers, two in serious condition, as suspect dies

Lorain County shooting leaves two officers in serious condition requiring airlift to Cleveland trauma center, while a third officer was taken to a local hospital.

July 23, 2025

Wisconsin graduate student Eliotte Heinz found dead in Mississippi River after disappearing from waterfront

Authorities recover the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University graduate student Eliotte Heinz from the Mississippi River after she vanished while walking home from a bar in La Crosse.

July 23, 2025

Teamsters’ boss O’Brien lauds Trump tariffs, says attention should be on ‘massive' CEO compensation

Teamsters boss Sean O'Brien advocates for middle class during Senate hearing, criticizes trade deals and supports English requirements for truck drivers

July 23, 2025

Star Tribune touts DFL’s endorsement of Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor, wonders if he's another Mamdani

Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh is being likened to far-left New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as he runs for mayor of Minneapolis.