Wisconsin bail reform amendment referendum on April 4 ballot

A ballot referendum will let voters decide whether to amend the Wisconsin Constitution, allowing judges to consider more factors when setting bail.

Milwaukee Common Council race; Northridge, prison key for 9th District

Milwaukee's 9th District has not been represented since Chantia Lewis pleaded guilty to misconduct. Odell Ball and Larressa Taylor are running to fill the seat.

Milwaukee Common Council race; Northridge, prison key for 9th District
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Milwaukee's 9th District has not been represented since Chantia Lewis pleaded guilty to misconduct. Odell Ball and Larressa Taylor are running to fill the seat.

Wisconsin Senate candidates debate, GOP seeks 'supermajority'

The two candidates running for the Wisconsin Senate's 8th District seat met Wednesday for their only debate ahead of the April 4 election. The race could have big implications statewide.

Wisconsin Senate candidates debate, GOP seeks 'supermajority'
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The two candidates running for the Wisconsin Senate's 8th District seat met Wednesday for their only debate ahead of the April 4 election. The race could have big implications statewide.

Racine campaign controversy; business alleges incumbent intimidation

A business owner said she felt a current alderwoman intimidated her after the store allowed the challenger candidate to put up a sign.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forum at UWM

Ahead of the April 4 Wisconsin spring election, a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forum was held Tuesday night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forum at UWM
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Ahead of the April 4 Wisconsin spring election, a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forum was held Tuesday night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Racine mayor race: Mason, Perez make pitches before April 4 election

In the race for Racine mayor, incumbent Cory Mason and challenger Henry Perez are making their pitch to voters ahead of the April 4 election.

Oconomowoc schools $75M referendum among 82 statewide on April ballot

Leaders of the Oconomowoc Area School District want taxpayers to fix deteriorating buildings and cramped classrooms by approving a $75 million referendum on the April ballot.

Wisconsin Supreme Court debate; abortion, redistricting discussed

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly debated Tuesday ahead of the election, covering abortion and legislative maps.

Wisconsin election: 20% of Milwaukee Common Council seats empty

Twenty percent of Milwaukee’s Common Council seats are empty, and they have been for months. That means some residents had no one voting for them on the budget, that very important document that sets city priorities and send money to all city projects.

Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign

The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.

Wisconsin's Glenn Grothman running for 6th term in Congress

Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin will run for a sixth term, he announced Friday. He previously pledged not to serve more than five.

Wisconsin voters warned; absentee ballot mailing issues

Wisconsin voters and elections officials are being warned about misleading mailers from a Washington, D.C.-based group that have incorrect information on pre-filled absentee ballot applications.

Supreme Court candidate Protasiewicz won't hear Democrats' lawsuits

Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, the Democrats' choice in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, said she won't hear cases brought by the party.

Open Record: Supremely Important

A battle of judicial heavyweights in Wisconsin could tip the balance of power in the state.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Kelly, Protasiewicz advance to April election

A liberal Milwaukee judge and a conservative former state Supreme Court justice won Tuesday’s primary to face off in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race that will determine majority control.

Gunshot closes Wisconsin polling site, 75-year-old man arrested

A gunshot fired outside of a polling site Tuesday forced elections officials in Brooklyn, Wisconsin to move to their backup voting location.