Key Figures In The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Who They Are

Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, is accused of shooting and killing two people and wounding a third during protests over a police shooting in Kenosha.

DOJ Clergy Abuse Investigation Draws 180 Reports From Across WI

The state attorney general and district attorneys launched an investigation of Wisconsin's Catholic dioceses.

Racine County Sheriff Alleges Elections Commission Broke The Law

Racine County law enforcement said the elections commission broke the law by not sending workers into nursing homes during a pandemic.

EMS Operations Across WI Struggle With Costs, Personnel: Report

Wisconsin's emergency medical service departments may have to consolidate to keep up with fiscal struggles and shrinking employee pools.

Assembly Passes Seven Housing Bills, Puts Homeless Camps On Pause

Seven bills passed to the Senate with little or no dissent.

Mequon-Thiensville Recall Draws Support From Uihlein

Challengers seeking to replace school board members raked in $50,000 in donations, including donations from businessman Richard Uihlein.

Apprentice Tuition Tax Break Gets Cold Shoulder From Construction Unions

The new bill would give apprentices tax breaks, but tuition is already paid by some organizations.

Monthly Job Growth Flat In September, But Well Ahead Of A Year Ago

While manufacturing jobs gained workers, education, hospitality and local government suffered employee losses.

Assembly Speaker Says More Election Subpoenas And Probes Likely

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said the partisan election investigation needs more subpoenas and could extend into next year.

Wisconsin Is Offering You A Great Deal On A Bridge

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is offering truss bridges near Lone Rock to people, so they can build new ones.

Republicans Vote Against Medicaid For Transgender Patient Care

The vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.

Opportunity for local artists to feature art at Meijer Stores

New items from the collection will be released to celebrate local communities throughout the year and recognize cultural events.

DNR Seeking Public Input On Snowmobile Trail In State Forest

The new trail would be more sustainable, wildlife agency officials said.

COVID-19 Boosters From Moderna, J&J OK'd Along With ‘Mix And Match' Shots

Anyone who received the one-shot J&J vaccine is now eligible for a second dose at least two months after their shot.

Senate Bill Will Extend Work Hours For Some Teens Under 16

The bill only applies to some small businesses not covered by Fair Labor Standards Act.

GOP Redistricting Maps Aim To Continue Gerrymandering, Democrats Say

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced their redistricting maps Wednesday.

Lawsuit Suggests Police Worked With Militias In Kenosha

Attorneys representing a shooting survivor allege that Kenosha law enforcement deputized a "roving militia" during protests last year.

Wisconsin Bills Parallel To Texas, State Senator Says

Several bills that will make it more difficult for Wisconsin women to get abortions are expected to reach the governor's desk.

Help Remove Gypsy Moth Egg Masses: DNR To WI Residents

Gypsy moth populations increased in Wisconsin in 2021 because of weather that allowed more caterpillars to survive and become adult moths.

Group Sues DNR Board Chair To Release Text Messages

An environmental group filed a lawsuit for natural resources board chair Frederick Prehn about his position.

Assembly Leader Wants To Keep Election Investigation Records

Wisconsin lawmaker Robin Vos told media outlets he didn't intend on releasing records on a partisan election investigation.

Gableman Review ‘Disruptive' And ‘Problematic For Our Democracy'

The former justice gathered criticism from the Dane County clerk after issuing subpoenas and taking them back.

Wisconsin, Worst In Nation, Incarcerates One Out Of Every 36 Black Residents

Wisconsin has the highest incarceration for Black adults in the country, according to a report.

Milwaukee Officer Memorialized In Washington: Week In Review

Plus, La Niña returns to Wisconsin, four teens arrested in a hit and run and a turkey recall.

FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shot Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

The panel recommends people 65 and older, or people 18 to 64 with underlying conditions should get the booster shot.

Milwaukee Struggles To Lower Black Student Suspensions

A Milwaukee school board report showed suspension rates among Black students nearly matched those in 2012.

PFAS Shuts Down Half Of Eau Claire Water Wells

High levels of the dubbed "forever chemical" was found in city wells by the state's wildlife agency.

Menomonie Maintains Elementary School Mask Requirement

An attempt to peel the mask mandate back failed after the school board voted to keep the rule in place.

University Of Wisconsin Leadership Will Face Challenges After Madison Chancellor Leaves

Both the new University of Wisconsin System president and UW-Madison chancellor will face hurdles as Republican lawmakers cut their budgets.

Bill Wants State-Supervised Homeless Camps, Criminalizes Other Unauthorized Camping

The measure is part of a fast-tracked batch of Republican-authored bills targeting the state's housing shortage.

Immigrant Workers And Their Families Demand Reform From Democrats

An immigrant advocacy group protested in the streets of Madison for Indigenous Peoples Day.

7 University Of Wisconsin Campuses Hit 70% Vaccination Rate

University of Wisconsin-Stout is the latest UW school to reach the system's "70 for 70" COVID-19 vaccination goal.

GOP Lawmakers Resist Federal Probe Into Threats Against School Board Members

Republican lawmakers, including a Wisconsin Representative, sent a letter criticizing an investigation over threats against school boards.

Wisconsin Is One Of The Most Energy-Efficient States: Report

Wisconsin ranked among the top 10 states for efficient car and home energy consumption, WalletHub reported.

5 Insects Making A Beeline For Wisconsin Houses Right Now

Brown marmorated stink bugs aren’t the only insects you have to worry about taking up residence in Wisconsin houses right now.

Republicans Housing Bill Drafts Would Mandate Local Zoning, Development Changes

The new bills would streamline development policy and put zoning mandates on local municipalities.

Milwaukee's Street Angels Sees Jump In Unhoused Population

The outreach group will provide a warming shelter big enough for 25 people in the winter, but calls for more resources.

Northern Lights Possible Monday Night Over Wisconsin

If skies clear over Wisconsin by Monday evening, a geomagnetic storm may put on a show for those away from city lights.

We Energies Bills To Rise In Winter Due To Natural Gas Shortages

The energy company says that gas shortages, severe weather and hot summers will bump up some Wisconsin heating bills.

Governor's Order Apologizes For WI's Indigenous Boarding Schools

Evers signed an executive order on Indigenous Peoples Day apologizing for Native American schools that operated in Wisconsin.