Sex Trafficking Victim Can Invoke Immunity Defense, State Supreme Court Rules

A woman accused of killing a Kenosha man may argue through Wisconsin law she's not guilty because she was trafficked, the court ruled.

Wisconsin Ranks No. 24 For Data Breaches Costing Millions Of Dollars

While fewer Wisconsinites have lost money because of data breaches in recent years, the amount each person has lost has been on the rise.

How Much Do Wisconsin Health Insurers Pay? Rates Now Public

Though negotiated prices are now public, they’re not easy to find, because the database is so large, one report said.

Summer Is Hotter And Longer In Wisconsin, Analysis Shows

While western states have been most impacted by rising temperatures, Wisconsin has also seen an increase in extreme heat, analysis showed.

Boy Helps Brown Put New Spin On 'Let's Go, Brandon'

NASCAR driver Brandon Brown found that new message thanks to the family of an 8-year-old boy with autism.

4th Of July Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD In Wisconsin Military Veterans

Fireworks may be one of the more fun ways to celebrate America, but it might not always be the best for Wisconsin veterans.

4th Of July Fireworks ‘Utterly Terrifying’ For Dogs In Wisconsin

While humans will be celebrating with explosions across the Badger State, plenty of our four-legged friends will be terrified.

Pick N' Save, Sendik's: July 4th 2022 Grocery Store Hours In Wisconsin

Here’s where to grab those last-minute staples for your Independence Day barbecue at Wisconsin stores.

4th Of July Travel: When’s The Best Time To Hit The Road In Wisconsin

If you're one of the 42 million Americans expected to hit the road for July 4th weekend, here are the best times to avoid traffic.

First Monkeypox Case Identified In Wisconsin, Risk Remains Low: DHS

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Friday identified the first positive monkeypox case in the Badger State.

EPA’s Power To Regulate Wisconsin’s Carbon Emissions Curbed By SCOTUS

Here is what Wisconsin is and is not doing to fight climate change, and how the supreme court's recent ruling may affect the Badger State.

Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay Past Term Expiration, WI Supreme Court Rules

Dissenting justices said the decision "steers our state’s government directly into disorder and chaos," and threatens separation of powers.

Vessels Capsize In Wisconsin Ship Canal, Coast Guard Provides Aid

Four people required aid after their vessels capsized in the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.

Brookfield graduate wins national honors in Distinguished Young Women

Cynthia Lu earns Second Runner-Up and $18,000 in scholarships at DYW a national Finals Program

Wisconsin Abortion Ban Challenged In Lawsuit From Kaul, Evers

A lawsuit filed by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenges the state's criminal abortion ban, arguing "people deserve clarity."

Poorest Patients Hit Hardest By Roe Decision: Milwaukee Doctor

For some women, having the ability to choose when and when not to have children is the difference to escape poverty, a clinic owner said.

WI Supreme Court Decides Milwaukee Case That Used ShotSpotter

A dissenting justice questioned if technology could be used for warrantless searches and arrests, therefore violating peoples' rights.

Planned Parenthood Won't Perform Abortions In Wisconsin

The organization cited a 173-year-old law that remains intact and is newly relevant in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision.

Bear Breaks Into Wisconsin Cabin Through Kitchen Window: Report

The bear came in through a kitchen window, helped itself to a late-night snack and made its way to the bathroom, before being removed.

WI School District Throws Out Book About U.S. Japanese Internment Camps

School board members called a book about Japanese Americans placed into internment camps in World War II "diverse" and "too sad."

Republicans Gavel In, Then Gavel Out Of Abortion Ban Session

Pregnant patients have a right to self-determination, and decide to terminate pregnancies for different reasons, an OB-GYN doctor said.

'Sirs, They’re Arresting Me!' — Man Pulled Off Podium At Govt. Meeting

Joel Trudell, of Kenosha, spent the night in jail after he was arrested while giving public comment at a county board meeting, records show.

Call To Protect Asian American Students At University of Wisconsin After Attack

Current and former university students and faculty called on investigators to be more thorough after a doctoral student was battered.

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.

30 Beagles Bred For Testing Arrive At Wisconsin Humane Society

The dogs were relinquished by a facility that breeds animals for testing.

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.

Byline Bank Earns Wisconsin SBA Lender Award

Wisconsin SBA Presents Byline with Lender Award for Highest Dollar Lender for FY2021 at the 32nd Annual Wisconsin Lenders Conference.

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.

Teen Dies In Mississippi River Jet Ski Crash; $30K Raised For Family

Marley Tauscher was a rising sophomore at West Salem High School, and played cross country and soccer, WKBT reported.

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.

Man Accused Of Killing Wisconsin Judge Is Dead

Douglas K. Uhde, who is believed to have fatally shot a judge who sentenced him to prison 17 years ago, died Tuesday, authorities said.