WI Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccines For Young Children

Wisconsin residents have been waiting a long time for federal officials to approve of vaccines for those under 5, a local pediatrician said.

Sen. Ron Johnson Tried To Give Pence Fake Electors On Jan. 6: Report

Johnson had no involvement with or knowledge of "an alternate slate of electors," his spokeswoman said following Tuesday's revelation.

Wisconsin's Labor Force Has Surged

The state's unemployment will probably stay near historic lows for the foreseeable future, Wisconsin's top economist said.

Hazardous Chemicals, Climate Change Affecting WI Residents' Health: DNR Secretary

Caring for health in Wisconsin will take political will, an Environmental Protection Agency administrator said.

West Allis Starbucks Workers Want To Unionize

This would be the second Starbucks in the Milwaukee area and fifth location in Wisconsin where baristas wanted to join a national movement.

WI Governor Candidate Tim Michels Against Same Sex Marriage

The Trump-endorsed candidate told the Associated Press he believes "marriage should be between a man and a woman."

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Want To Replace Evers' UW Regent Appointees

Both Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson said they would recall and replace Gov. Tony Evers' university regent picks.

WI Dems Won't Appeal Governor Candidate's Ballot Access

WI Dems decided not to appeal candidate Tim Michel's access to the ballot to prevent strain on election administration, an attorney said.

Pattern Of Discipline, Complaints At Whitewater PD

Someone made an excessive force complaint against an officer in February, and the police department received 10 complaints in 2019.

Teachers Leave Waukesha Schools, Officials Say Number Is Steady

Teachers said the district's statements celebrating diversity were hollow, while officials said the rate of teachers leaving was regular.

Wisconsin's Symbolic Role In Jan. 6 Capitol Riots

Wisconsin is susceptible to those who were involved in orchestrating the insurrection at the capitol, the chair of a nonprofit said.

WI GOP Wants To Drop Clean Gas To Cut Costs

The incentive at the pump would stimulate the economy, Republicans said. But smog would hurt people's health, a clean energy advocate said.

Workplace COVID-19 Data Can Be Released After WI Court Ruling

The public has a right to know pandemic-related information gathered by public health authorities, an open records advocate said.

WI Democrats Dispute Tim Michels' Nomination Papers

A discrepancy between addresses would invalidate over 3500 signatures for Michels' gubernatorial nomination, the lawsuit complaint said.

Big 'No' From Activists As Republican Convention Inches Forward In Milwaukee

Milwaukee's mayor called invitation for the Republican National Convention a business decision, not a political one.

Bomb Threats End WI School's Misgendering Harassment Investigation

The investigation closed after someone made threats against the school district, and a conservative law firm celebrated.

2 WI Communities Shut Down Wells Over Harmful Chemicals

"We need to take a precautionary approach to how we manufacture and use chemicals," an environmental group attorney said.

WI Republicans Want Armed Teachers 'On The Table'

“It’s making sure that people who are inside of school have the ability to defend themselves,” Wisconsin's top legislative Republican said.

State Supreme Court Hears Case Over Madison Schools Gender Policy

The district policy on using pronouns was about protecting students’ privacy, not about keeping information from parents, an attorney said.

Gun Safety Activist Turned Lawmaker Reminded Why She Ran

The state legislature's inaction towards gun violence was what drove Wisconsin Rep. Deb Andraca to run for office, she said.

Wisconsin Officials React After 19 Children Killed In Texas School

Reactions filtered in from political and school leaders in Wisconsin after a gunman killed 19 children at an elementary school in Texas.

More Anti-Semitic Fliers In Kenosha Yards: Police

This was the twelfth time anti-Semitic fliers were left in Kenosha neighborhoods, a Kenosha police lieutenant said.

U.S. Senator Voted Against WI Restaurant Revitalization Funds

While restaurants act as a cog in Wisconsin's economic ecosystem, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson didn't see it that way, a Madison-area chef said.

WI Law Allows Abusers To Have Guns, Judge Calls It 'Nonsensical'

An abuser’s access to a gun increases the risk in domestic homicides and stakes more lives, a state supreme court judge wrote in an opinion.

Most Vulnerable At Risk In COVID-19 Surge, Decline Of Masks

Disabled people, at more risk for disease, can mask but those giving supports are not, a disability rights advocate said.

Special Needs Students Face More Seclusion, Restraint In WI

Thousands of children with disabilities were secluded and restrained during years when hardly any kids were in school, an attorney said.

Nonprofit Starts Lawsuit Against WI Fraudulent Electors

Republicans casting false ballots caused "permanent and irreparable damage" to the country’s political institutions, the lawsuit said.

Milwaukee Leaders Blast GOP's 'Lax Approach To Guns'

Lawmakers have not budged on gun legislation despite violence in Milwaukee, one state representative said.

WI ACLU Investigating Activist's Courtroom Arrest

A group called the Dane County District Attorney's arrest of an activist a "gross abuse of power."

University Of Wisconsin Chancellor Wants To ‘Find Common Ground' With GOP

A professors association said threats to the university's funding were "deeply inappropriate, and an embarrassment to the entire state."

Wisconsin Among 4 States Taking Actions Against Russian Metaverse Scam

Four states accused an online club of "going dark" with investors' money. The action is "just the tip of the iceberg," one official said.

Providers Consider Options If Abortion Outlawed In WI

Doctors are preparing for every possible outcome and looking for facilities to send patients to get safe care, one provider said.

Police Use-Of-Force Dashboard Released By WI Justice Department

The dashboard gives "more comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of use-of-force incidents in Wisconsin," the attorney general said.

How Would Roe V. Wade's Dismissal Affect Wisconsinites?

Planned Parenthood still has its doors open and prepares for the worst as the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the ruling.

WI Struggles 'Tightly Intertwined': New ACLU Director

Being a member of multiple identities showed how hard people have to advocate for quality of life and equal chances, the new director said.

Little Change In WI Views Of Policing: Police Union Survey

The poll is meant to benefit both community members and police officers, the union's executive director said.

WI Communities Help Pollinators With No Mow May

No Mow May as an easy opportunity for Wisconsinites to get involved to invite pollinators back into the ecosystem.

Gableman Points Election Deniers To Republicans At Rally

Gableman told his supporters to put pressure on Republican legislators over the 2020 U.S. Election. Evidence says Biden won the race.

Bucks Exec's Senate Candidacy Runs On Being Someone Who Can 'Get Things Done'

Early endorsements and personal wealth are boosting this candidate in the Wisconsin race for the U.S. Senate.

6 WI Tribes Write Letter To Senators To Protect Gray Wolves

Ojibwe tribes told Wisconsin senators to keep the gray wolf on the endangered species list, as local agencies failed to protect the animals.