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May 8, 2024

Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing

The new law requires such venues to either get a permit or license to sell or allow alcohol legally starting in 2026.

Wisconsin Capitol
May 8, 2024

Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature‘s audit committee voted Tuesday to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives. The committee voted 6-4 to order the Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct the review, with all four Democrats on the panel voting against the [&helli[...]

May 8, 2024

Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for utilities to finish building a high-voltage power line across a Mississippi River refuge.

Wisconsin Capitol
May 8, 2024

Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds

The plan is a requirement in order to get the federal funding, officials noted. 

May 8, 2024

Jurors should have considered stand-your-ground defense in sawed-off shotgun killing, judges rule

The prosecutor also told jurors erroneously that the stand-your-ground provision didn't apply in the case.

May 7, 2024

Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state

Woodall has been outspoken about the challenges she and other election officials have felt in recent years.

President Donald Trump and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith
May 7, 2024

Former President Trump calls for arrest of special prosecutor Jack Smith

On Monday, former President Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters calling for the arrest of one of the prosecutors appointed to his election interference and classified documents cases.

May 7, 2024

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan

Hunting advocates support setting a population limit.

May 7, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court issues opinion on Milwaukee Police officer fired over Facebook posts

Andrade challenges his termination on procedural grounds.

May 7, 2024

Gov. Evers Seeks applicants for Menominee County Register of Deeds

Application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Mon., May 20, 2024.

Donald Trump
May 7, 2024

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric

Trump last week downplayed Charlottesville, saying the deadly rally was “nothing” compared to ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests.

May 7, 2024

Gov. Evers again calls Republican lawmakers into special meeting

Evers calls for immediate release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide.

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