Wisconsin Nurses May Find Better Opportunities Across State Lines: Ranking

A new ranking found Wisconsin has some room to improve in a field where demand remains high.

Jeffries, James Warn Of Voting Rights Threats At Detroit NAACP Dinner

“This award’s namesake once said, ‘The way to right wrongs is to light the truth upon them, to shine light in the darkness,’” James said.

Wisconsin Man Stole Coworker's Identity Before DNA Exonerated Him: Court Ruling

Keirans pleaded guilty in April 2025 to aggravated identity theft and making false statements.

Opponents Object To Enbridge's Erosion Control Plan Along Line 5 Reroute

Joe McIver noted that Enbridge and the riparian landowners are “co-applicants” and also “co-permittees."

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In WI

CDC data shows Midwest ER visits for tick bites rising. Experts warn this year's tick season is starting early and may be worse than usual.

This Iconic Mall Retailer Quietly Closing Dozens Of Stores: See WI Locations

The brand appears to be pivoting away from its legacy as a mall mainstay.

Highly Contagious Stomach Virus Surging In WI As Vaccination Rates Decline

A highly contagious virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in young children is circulating at elevated levels nationwide.

Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists During Attempted Beagle Rescue

Castagnozzi also said she saw people who identified themselves as neighbors and supporters of Ridglan blocking roads with their vehicles.

Federal Labor Official Schedules Union Elections At West Allis, Madison Mental Health Clinics

Union supporters at the Wisconsin clinics have said they decided to seek union representation in response to increased caseloads.

Recalled Costco Bakery Item Distributed In WI

The desserts contain an undeclared allergen.

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Sports Betting, NIL And Internet Crimes Bills Into Law

AB 601, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 247, will legalize online sports betting in the state.

Universities Of Wisconsin Regents Cite Disputes Over AI And Other Topics In President's Firing

Regents voted unanimously with no public discussion to fire Rothman after a closed-door meeting.

Wisconsin Schools Struggling Under Funding System Consider Next Steps After Referendum Results

There were over 70 school referendum questions on ballots across Wisconsin Tuesday. About 62% passed and 38% failed.

Western Wisconsin Family Loses Several Animals, Including 3 Dogs, In Barn Fire

Upon arrival, crews found a barn fully engulfed in heavy fire and smoke, and immediately began efforts to extinguish the flames.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Results 2026: Democrats’ Choice Projected To Win

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor defeats Maria S. Lazar, expanding liberals’ majority to 5-2, according to projections.

Wisconsin Has One Of Most Beautiful Small Towns In US, Condé Nast Says

Condé Nast Traveler said its Most Beautiful Small Towns list offers travelers a slower pace without teeming crowds.

Pans Sold By Costco 'Forcefully Eject' Hot Metal: What WI Shoppers Should Know

The recalled pans were also sold online by Amazon and Walmart.

UW Board Of Regents To Meet Tuesday To Consider Terminating Jay Rothman

The Board of Regents plans to meet on April 7 at 5 p.m. to consider terminating Rothman, according to a meeting notice.

Wisconsinites Decry Data Center Effects On Utility Bills, Climate In Online Town Hall

With the Legislature out for the year, local government approvals will remain the only lever Wisconsin residents have to push back against.

Fatal Police Violence May Have Declined For The First Time In Years

Data from Campaign Zero, which advocates for the end of police violence, shows a slight drop in police killings in 2025 compared with 2024.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases, Redirects Other State Labor Department Money

Like the workers' comp bill, the unemployment insurance bill was the product of a joint labor-management advisory council.

E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What WI Consumers Should Know

At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.

State Policy Will Determine How Many People Lose Medicaid Under Work Rules

Whether the actual number ends up at the low end or the high end of that estimate will depend on state policy, according to the researchers.

Some Religious Leaders Say Opposition To Trump Is A Matter Of Faith

In that light, for Christians such as Kirk, Jesus’ ride on a donkey has a pointed, anti-imperial meaning.

More Wisconsin Jails And Prisons Are Using Medication To Address Opioid Addiction

“Treatment Behind Bars: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons,” by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, was released.

How La Niña's Exit Could Change Spring, Summer Temperatures In WI

NOAA recently released updated spring and summer forecasts for Wisconsin. See the latest predictions.

MLB Team Valuations: Here’s Where Milwaukee Brewers Rank Ahead of Opening Day

Average franchise values across MLB have surged lately, reaching record levels.

Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores: See WI Locations

More closures are expected as the company undergoes a significant restructuring.

Milwaukee Senators Call For Traffic Cameras To Deter Reckless Driving, Prevent Deaths And Injuries

Recent data from the city of Milwaukee found that traffic deaths hit a six-year low in 2025.

No Kings Protests Planned In Wisconsin Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests will take place in cities across the country on Saturday, including in multiple places in Wisconsin.

Severe Storm Potential Increasing In Wisconsin Due To Climate Changes: Study

Conditions that support severe thunderstorms have become more frequent in recent decades, according to a report.

Lorenzo Santos Tries Again For Democratic Nod In Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

A Democrat who originally hoped to be the party’s 1st Congressional District is making his second run for the party’s nomination this year.

Here Are The Best Places To Live In Wisconsin, New Ranking Says

Wisconsin's highest marks were for the lowest cost of living, according to the ranking.

Family Of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release

Stressing that the law does not require that she be detained, Christopher asked, “What purpose does this really serve?"

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Announces Exit, Joining Other Republicans

New legislative maps adopted in 2024 led to slimmer margins in the body, which currently has 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Repeal Of 'Endangerment' Finding Central To Climate Fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday.

Will It Feel Like Spring In WI With Arrival Of Vernal Equinox?

When the first day of spring rolls around Friday, it will still be cool across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Senate Unanimously Passes PFAS Legislation

Once signed, it will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies.

WI Senate Passes Bills To Legalize Online Sports Betting, Establish College Athlete NIL Rules

Both bills were passed and sent to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers despite opposition within both party caucuses.

Wisconsin Communities Recovering From Historic Blizzard

The National Weather Service, calling the snowstorm “historic,” said that in central Wisconsin, snow fell at a rate of 4 inches per hour.