RNC Milwaukee: Sex trafficking prevention advocates ready to help

As 50,000 people converge on Milwaukee for the RNC next week, organizations say everyone should be on the lookout for sex trafficking.

Mail delivery to Mitchell International Airport suspended during RNC

The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver any mail to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport during the week of the Republican National Convention, July 15-18.

WI appeals court makes it harder to disqualify absentee ballots

Absentee ballots still count in Wisconsin even if voters' witnesses fail to give election clerks their full address, a state appeals court has ruled.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; road closures, traffic changes for drivers

The Republican National Convention and Bastille Days are causing some confusion for drivers as the weekend approaches.

RNC Milwaukee: Downtown hotels finish final preparations

The Pfister Hotel is fully booked. Its staff has been preparing for next week's Republican National Convention for more than a year.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; art, murals highlight city's diversity to visitors

All eyes will be on Milwaukee in the coming days for the Republican National Convention, and what better way to showcase the city's culture and diversity than through art?

RNC Milwaukee: Residents both dreading, excited for convention

The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will draw tens of thousands of people to and near Fiserv Forum, but it will keep others away.

RNC Milwaukee 2024: Host Committee raises $85M+, surpasses goal

The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee announced on Thursday, July 11 that it raised more than $85 million. That exceeds initial fundraising goals.

WI absentee ballot drop boxes; election officials OK best practices

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously approved a set of best practices to ensure the security of unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; after-hours parties concern neighbors

Neighbors in a Milwaukee neighborhood say they feel blindsided about Republican National Convention-themed after-parties planned in their neighborhood during the convention.

RNC 2024: Waukesha County Airport braces for more private jets

Flight restrictions and extra security during the Republican National Convention (RNC) opened a unique opportunity for a smaller airport.

RNC Milwaukee: 'Background radiation' flyovers conducted downtown

A helicopter was flown low over downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 9. Now, officials have confirmed it has to do with security and safety for the RNC.

What Project 2025 could mean for Social Security

Project 2025 continues to draw interest from conservatives and liberals alike. Here’s what it says, and doesn’t say, about Social Security benefits.

Robin Vos recall: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive effort

A judge rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday, July 9.

George Clooney, prominent Dem supporter, calls for Biden to withdraw

George Clooney wrote a lengthy opinion for the New York Times calling for President Biden to “save democracy again" by withdrawing from the race.

Nancy Pelosi on Biden’s campaign: ‘It’s up to him’ and ‘time is running short’

Nancy Pelosi has been widely watched for signals of how top Democrats are thinking about President Biden’s candidacy, and her comments suggest the party still has questions.

RNC 2024: Milwaukee County Courthouse complex adjusts operations

If you need to do any business at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, beware. That is because the Republican National Convention and the security perimeters will affect a lot of daily life.