Wisconsin's 2026 Primary Is Today: What You Need To Know To Vote

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote before time runs out.

Moms' Medicaid, School Notes, Child Grooming Among New WI Laws

Gov. Tony Evers signed a batch of bills touching schools, health care, child safety, crime victims, OWI testing, and more.

Wisconsin DOJ Sues Companies Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting

The state says six companies and their affiliates are facilitating unlawful sports betting through sports-related event contracts.

Wisconsinites Can Now Access $700 Million Google Settlement Funds

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is directing consumers on how to receive payments from a $700 million settlement with Google.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How WI Delegation Voted

The U.S. House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote.

Judges Order Trump To Continue SNAP Benefits: What It Means For WI

Two federal judges ordered that the SNAP program must be at least partially continued.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In WI

About 750,000 federal workers, including some from Wisconsin, are expected to be furloughed, and some potentially fired.

WI Dairy Farmer Sues Trump Administration Claiming Discrimination Against White Farmers

The lawsuit alleges the government has continued to implement diversity, equity and inclusion programs that were instituted under Biden.

Army Suspends WI Commander After Trump Portrait Flipped To Wall

The training base's first female commander was suspended after the discovery that the president's portrait was flipped.

Wisconsin Backs Voter ID Amendment To State Constitution

Wisconsin voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to enshrine the state’s voter ID law.

Ballots Shortages Reported In WI Amid 'Historic' Supreme Court Race

Seven polling sites in Milwaukee ran out of ballots, or were nearly out, due to "historic turnout" but more ballots were on their way.

Democrats' Choice Projected To Win WI Supreme Court Seat

Democrats nationwide had framed the contest as a referendum on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's second-term agenda.

WI Supreme Court Race: Biggest Out-Of-State Spenders Revealed

The race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially become the most expensive judicial race in American history.

WI Attorney General Sues Elon Musk To Block $1 Million Payment Offers

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general asked a court on Friday to block billionaire Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to voters.

Elon Musk: $1 Million For Wisconsin Voter In Supreme Court Race

The opposition blasted the $1 million payment from Musk as an attempt to illegally buy influence on the court.

Trump Signs Order Changing Election Rules: What That Means For WI

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order overhauling elections, including a proof of citizenship requirement.

Musk Group Offers WI Voters $100 Ahead Of State Supreme Court Election

A group funded by Musk is offering voters $100 to sign a petition opposing "activist judges."

$12M In Unclaimed Tax Refunds Await Thousands Of Wisconsinites

Taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. The latest deadline is fast approaching.

Funerals Set For Teacher And Student Killed In WI School Shooting

Funerals have been set for the student and teacher who were shot and killed by a 15-year-old at a religious school in Wisconsin

Eric Hovde Concedes Defeat To Democrat Tammy Baldwin In US Senate Race

Some Republicans have floated him as a potential candidate for governor in 2026.

Madison, Other Midwest Cities Dominate 'Best Places Live' Ranking

Cities in the Midwest dominated the list, claiming nine of the top 20 spots, seven in the top 10, and four in the top five.

WI Eligibility To Vote Referendum: Voters Decide Proposed Amendment

Voters weighed in on a proposed state constitutional amendment aiming to clarify that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in Wisconsin

WI Patch Candidate Profile: Eric Hovde For U.S. Senate

Eric Hovde shared with Patch why he should represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate.

Ex-WI Democratic Rep. Peter Barca Announces New Bid For Congress

Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who is seeking a fourth term.

Liberal-Leaning WI Supreme Court Justice Will Not Seek Reelection

The justice will retire from the role after serving 30 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

WI Voters Approve 'Zuckerbucks' And Poll Worker Proposals, AP Projects

Wisconsin votes Tuesday were asked to decide on two Republican-backed ballot measures that would affect how elections are run.

WI Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP-Backed Transgender Athletics Restrictions

Wisconsin state Republicans argued their bill was a matter of fairness for non-transgender athletes.

Wisconsin Democrats Inch Closer To Overturning Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

At issue in battleground Wisconsin is the boundaries for state Assembly and Senate districts in a purple state.

Wis. Republicans' Medical Marijuana Plan Gets Lukewarm Reception From Gov. Evers, Lawmakers

The bill would limit medical marijuana only to severely ill people with chronic diseases such as cancer with limited dispensing locations.

WI Gov. Evers Vetos Bill Banning 'Gender-Affirming Care​' For Children

The Republican-backed bill would have banned puberty blockers, doses of testosterone or estrogen, and certain surgeries for children.

LIST: See 82 WI Convicts That Gov. Tony Evers Just Pardoned

Gov. Tony Evers last week granted another 82 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time as governor to 1,111.

Gov. Tony Evers Denounces Neo-Nazi March In Madison

"Around 20 people, carrying Nazi flags, walked up State Street to the Wisconsin State Capitol," according to the Madison Police Department.

WI GOP Advised Against Impeaching Liberal State Supreme Court Justice

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was advised on Friday not to pursue impeachment against Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

Sheila Stubbs Rejected From Human Services Director Position By Dane County Board

County board members had expressed concern about whether Stubbs would try to continue serving in the Legislature after taking her new job.

Locals: Madison Sewer District Phosphorus Decision Threatens Creek

Local officials say that MMSD staff has proposed increasing the flow into Badfish Creek without seeking input from them or watershed groups.

Activists Call For Immigration Reform On May Day

Voces de la Frontera and allied organizations are taking to the streets for two days of marches in Milwaukee and Madison.

Madison Sewer District Recommends Stopping Flow From Treatment Plant Into Badger Mill Creek

Thursday’s meeting kicked off a two-week public comment period on the pending decision.

Stubbs Says She Will Resign From Assembly Once Confirmed As Head Of Dane County DHS

The announcement follows conflicting statements made on Wednesday by Stubbs.

Rep. Sheila Stubbs of Madison Plans To Stay In Assembly And Work Full-Time Job; New Boss Has Other Ideas

Stubbs was recently appointed as the director of Dane County Human Services.

Competing Conservation Goals Spark Fight Over The Future Of A Creek And The Madison Sewer District

A public hearing on the issue will be held May 11 and the MMSD commission is expected to make a final decision on May 25.