Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Judge Chris Taylor optimistic
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Liberal-backed candidate Judge Chris Taylor is hosting her election party at the Madison Concourse Hotel as results for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race come in.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Judge Maria Lazar concedes race

Conservative-backed candidate Judge Maria Lazar conceded the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in a phone call with the top vote-getter, Judge Chris Taylor.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.

Menomonee Falls CVS retail theft; $1,200 in items stolen

Menomonee Falls police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing more than $1,200 in allergy medication and eye drops from a CVS on Appleton Avenue back on March 13.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

2022 Kenosha homicide of 6-year-old girl; child's mother now accused

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office says charges have been filed in connection with the 2022 death of 6-year-old Layla Stahl. Christina Torchia has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide.

2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some polling locations
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Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.

Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.

Wisconsin native journalist abducted in Baghdad has been released

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official said on Tuesday, April 7. Kittleson is a Wisconsin native.

UW System President Jay Rothman fired; regents vote unanimously

Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin system president, was fired after a closed-door UW regents meeting on Tuesday evening, April 7.

Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry moves to terminal home for travel season

The Lake Express Ferry made its annual trek on Tuesday, April 7, from its winter home in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley to its in-season terminal home on the lakefront.

Power outage at Glendale polling location
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The polling location at Glendale City Hall lost power for a few minutes, which caused a minor delay for some voters. 

2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some MPS polling places

The Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools were made aware of polling locations inside MPS buildings that opened later than the required 7 a.m. start time on Election Day, April 7.

Wisconsin DNR: New fishing regulation, season structure reminders

The Wisconsin DNR has reminders about new regulations and season structures ahead of the general inland fishing season, which opens statewide on May 2.

Fiserv Forum hosts collegiate volleyball event; ticket sales open April 17

A marquee women's collegiate volleyball event is taking place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee from Aug. 21 to 24. Not single-session tickets for the AVCA First Serve event go on sale on Friday, April 17.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 66 latest updates

Tuesday marks Day 66 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Delta Air Lines increasing checked bag fees due to fuel costs

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.

Polls open in 2026 Wisconsin spring election
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Across Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 spring election on Tuesday, April 7.