Secretary Kevin Carr announces retirement from Wisconsin DOC

Secretary Kevin A. Carr, head of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, announced his retirement effective Friday, March 8.

2024 RNC volunteer recruitment effort; Milwaukee to welcome thousands

The MKE 2024 Host Committee launched on Friday, March 1 its formal volunteer recruitment efforts ahead of this summer’s Republican National Convention.

Nearly as many abortions happening in US every month as before Roe v. Wade was overturned: Report

A new study conducted for the advocacy group Society of Family Planning found that the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion.

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican?

Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Michigan primary 2024 takeaways: Trump-Biden win edging closer to a rematch

Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.

Raymond School Board election; recall unsuccessful

The Raymond School Board recall election was unsuccessful, as Janell Wise retained her seat and Mike Pauers became the newest member of the school board.

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after losing Trump's backing

RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.

Trump committee, Brandtjen felony charges recommended: Wisconsin ethics panel

The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has recommended felony charges against a committee for former President Trump and state lawmaker Janel Brandtjen.

PFAS pollution: Wisconsin lawmakers pass bill to tackle problem

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with PFAS pollution.

Wisconsin hunting, fishing licenses; Assembly OKs out-of-state fee hike

The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill that would raise a variety of hunting, fishing and trapping license fees for out-of-state residents.

Wisconsin abortion debate; Planned Parenthood files petition

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday, Feb. 22 to overturn a 174-year-old state law that conservatives have interpreted as an abortion ban.

MPS funding referendum, Mandela Barnes voices support

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on Thursday voiced support for the upcoming Milwaukee Public Schools funding referendum.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children

The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.

FOX6 WI primary election special with Mordecai Lee
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UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee provided his expertise to the discussion during the FOX6 Wisconsin primary election special on Tuesday, Feb. 20.