Watch live: Democratic candidates for governor gather days before vote

MADISON — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are gathering for likely the last time just days before Tuesday's primary.The candidates were to attend a forum Wednesday night in Madison to be broadcast live on WORT-FM radio and online by WORT and Isthmus , a weekly alternative newspaper in Madison.The event comes as state Superintendent Tony Evers has emerged as the front-runner in the race, with recent polls showing him enjoying a double-digit lead over the field.

'Now I'm taping him:' Mahlon Mitchell says he's no bully after turning the tables on GOP tracker

MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidate for governor Mahlon Mitchell says he's no bully after recording the Republican tracker who's paid to follow him on the campaign trail.Both parties send staffers or interns to track candidates, attempting to catch them making gaffes that will turn into negative advertising.

Get ready to shop! Wisconsin sales tax holiday about to begin

MADISON — Wisconsin's five-day sales tax holiday is about to begin.Shoppers won't have to pay sales taxes on clothing, computers and school supplies Wednesday, August 1 through Sunday August 5.The holiday comes with plenty of strings attached.

Republican Party calls for candidates to disavow Matt Flynn; Gov. Walker says he 'should get out of the race'

MADISON — The executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party is calling for the Democratic candidates for governor to disavow candidate Matt Flynn because of his past work representing the Milwaukee Archdiocese.Flynn has faced heat from Democrats and Republicans alike to drop out of the race because of his legal work and explanations of his work defending the Archdiocese from priest abuse lawsuits.

Former State Sen. Mike Ellis dies, Gov. Walker says he had 'bigger-than-life personality in Wisconsin politics'

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker's office released a statement on Friday, July 20 after learning of the passing of former State Senate President Mike Ellis.The statement reads as follows:

MU Law Poll: Vukmir wipes out Nicholson’s lead in U.S. Senate race, Evers widens lead over Democrats for governor

MILWAUKEE -- The two Republicans running for U.S. Senate are statistically tied as Leah Vukmir has wiped out Kevin Nicholson's advantage, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll found.Vukmir leads Nicholson, 34-32 percent, in the poll conducted July 11-15.