Republican Voters Looking For A Fight Are Turning To Ron Johnson Again

He is leading his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, by about six points, according to a recent Marquette Law School poll.

Reports Set 2050 Goal To Eliminate Principal Culprit For Climate Change In Wisconsin

The buildup of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been identified as a principal human cause of climate change.

4 Wisconsin Universities Are Among The Best In The World: U.S. News

U.S. News on Tuesday released its annual list ranking 2,000 universities throughout the world. Here's how Wisconsin's colleges fared.

RSV Cases In WI: 5 Things To Know About ‘Tripledemic’ Threat

Wisconsin doctors are seeing an increase of a respiratory disease that can cause breathing issues for children. Here's what to know.

Achievement Tests Show COVID Toll On WI Students In Reading And Math

While some students in Wisconsin fared better than others, the Badger State still had declines in school achievement tests, a report showed.

Social Security Advocates Hope To Galvanize Wisconsin Midterm Voters

Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin have put Social Security and similar programs on an agenda for the GOP.

Dead Bird With Images Of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President's Home

The tone of political messaging targeting Barnes has raised the concerns of several groups in recent weeks.

Wisconsin Look To New Digital Maps To Keep Schools Safe

A December 2021 state law allowed schools to submit critical incident maps to law enforcement instead of blueprints.

Wisconsin Jobs Increase Again While The Supply Of Workers Shrinks, DWD Reports

With that, the state has recovered 99% of the jobs lost during the COVID recession.

Watch For Fireballs As Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks In Wisconsin

Here's how Wisconsinites can get a glimpse of the Orionid meteor shower as it peaks.

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Right-Wing Firm's Attempt To Strike Down Student Debt Forgiveness

The right-wing Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers' Association.

Evers Campaign Highlights Education Issues With Endorsement From National Teachers Union

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten called Evers' support for increasing funding public schools essential.

Winter In Wisconsin: What La Niña Climate Pattern May Mean

Here's what the NOAA Winter Outlook has in store for Wisconsin as the country prepares for another La Niña.

Winter Heating Costs Spike: How Much More Will WI Residents Pay?

Federal officials expect residential natural gas costs to go up nationwide this winter. Wisconsin's region could see the greatest increase.

Johnson Campaign Creates Portal For ‘Election Integrity' Complaints

The senator is in a neck-and-neck race with Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.

Wisconsin Republican And Democratic Strategists Debate Likelihood Of Republican Supermajority

With election day less than three weeks away, the significance of the GOP supermajority potential has been magnified.

Baldwin, Other Senators, Ask Department Of Education To Hold For-Profit College Executives Personally Liable

ITT Technical Institute, Everest College, lied to prospective students about job placement rates.

DNR Unveils Interactive Map Tracking PFAS Across Wisconsin

The agency is combining previously disparate data sources to inform residents about what’s going on with the water in their area.

Michels Proposes Breaking Up DNR, Prioritizes Businesses And Hunters

The gubernatorial candidate says he's heard from people across Wisconsin that the agency is "broken."

Election Day Lunar Eclipse: What To Know In Wisconsin

A full lunar eclipse may turn the moon red this upcoming Election Day, hours before Wisconsin polls open for voters.

Daylight Saving Time End In WI: What About Sunshine Protection Act?

As Wisconsinites expect to get an extra hour of sleep when clocks "fall back" in November, many are wondering when the practice will end.

Toys 'R' Us Returning To These 4 Macy's Stores In Wisconsin

Macy's opened a new Toys "R" Us section at these Wisconsin stores in time for the holiday season.

Wisconsin Clerks Say They're Prepared To Run Secure Election, Ready For Threats

Some Republicans are trying to recruit poll watchers looking for signs of fraud or a stolen election.

Report Calls On Wisconsin Health Care Providers To Provide More Help To Patients In Debt

Providers that have resumed the practice of suing patients behind on their bills started doing so anywhere from late 2021 to early 2022.

Wisconsin GOP Candidates Benefit As Outside Groups Break Records On Political Spending

The Republican independent expenditure groups have sent $29M in express advocacy ads, compared with $7.7M by Democratic groups.

State Begins Effort To Collect PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam

Fire departments in more than 60 counties have identified unwanted firefighting foam for disposal through the program.

Small Business, Farmers Group Plan Forums For Senate, 3rd Congressional District Candidates

The forums are sponsored by Main Street Alliance and the Wisconsin Farmers Union.

Local Heroes: Help Patch Recognize People Making Life Better Across WI

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Local Heroes who make life better in Wisconsin with contributions big and small.

How To Get An ID In Wisconsin To Vote Ahead Of The Midterms

In Wisconsin you need photo identification to vote. Here's how to get an ID from the state if you don't have one ahead of November.

COVID-19 Cases Ease Slightly, But Experts Warn Of Potential Winter Surge

There are already signs that a rise in cases might have begun in Wisconsin.

Evers, Michels Try To Prove The Other Is Radical In Only Governor Candidate Debate

Polls show the candidates are virtually tied less than a month before Election Day.

Baldwin, Pfaff Warn Of Threat To Democracy Posed By Van Orden After Final Jan. 6 Hearing

Pfaff, a state senator from Onalaska, is running against former Navy SEAL Derrick Van Orden — who was present at the Capitol on that day.

Attacks Riddle Final Senate Campaign Debate Between Barnes, Johnson

The two exchanged caustic barbs and accusations that continued for nearly a full hour.

Help Patch Spotlight WI Student Athletes Who Are Also Good Kids

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to recognize Wisconsin student athletes for the qualities that drive their competitive spirit.

Wisconsin Posts Record Budget Surplus For 2022 Fiscal Year End

Wisconsin's general fund had a surplus of over $4.2 billion, while a "rainy day" fund topped $1.7 billion, a fiscal year-end report said.

Historic Increase Will Boost WI Social Security Recipients’ Checks

Over 1 million people in Wisconsin can expect a boost in their social security checks next year, officials announced.

Wisconsin Election Day Voter Guide 2022: Who's Running And How To Vote

Wisconsin voters in November will get to decide their state's next governor and who to send to the U.S. Senate. Here's what to know.

Frost Expected Across SE Wisconsin Through The Weekend: NWS

A hard freeze is possible across much of Wisconsin by early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Ramthun Circulates Bill To Impeach Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator For ‘Corruption'

The bill is largely a rehashing of the many Republican complaints about the administration of the 2020 election and the WEC itself.

New Marquette Law Poll: Governor's Race Is Neck-And-Neck, Johnson Gains In Senate Contest

Sixty percent say they opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but that hasn't translated into an advantage at the polls for Democrats.