Opioid prescriptions drop in Wisconsin, overdose deaths rise

MADISON — State records show that opioid overdose deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin despite fewer opioids being prescribed.Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program says the state saw 17 million fewer opioid prescriptions from April to June.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says consensus not yet reached on permit-less carry bill

MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he doesn't have a problem with allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a license, but consensus needs to be reached with Gov.

Lincoln Hills worker disappointed with Gov. Walker

MADISON, Wis. — The Latest on Wisconsin juvenile prison (all times local):3:30 p.m.A teacher at Wisconsin's juvenile prison who was knocked unconscious by an inmate says she is disappointed Gov.

"More to be done:" Gov. Walker running for third term, releases campaign video

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker is running for a third term.The governor made it official Wednesday, October 18th, with the Friends of Scott Walker releasing a campaign video ahead of a planned November 5th kickoff event.

Gov. Walker to officially kick off campaign for 3rd term November 5th in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker will officially kick off his campaign for a third term as governor on November 5th at Weldall Manufacturing in Waukesha.That event will be followed by over a dozen events across Wisconsin during that week.“Our bold reforms have delivered results for Wisconsin’s hard-working families, from lower taxes to record investment in our classrooms – but there’s more to be done.