President Joe Biden in Wisconsin; 1st stop after State of the Union
President Joe Biden in Wisconsin kicked off his post-State of the Union tour on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Job creation was his central message in DeForest.
China's conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon says
The Navy and Coast Guard are still working to recover pieces of the downed Chinese balloon so they can be analyzed.
New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class
The kids are pushing for "the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall." What do you think your state's would be?
Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
Sarah Sanders delivers GOP rebuttal to Biden SOTU, says Americans have a choice 'between normal or crazy'
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders called for "a new generation of Republican leadership" as she delivered the GOP's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Wisconsin stewardship projects; Evers calls for smoother approval
Gov. Tony Evers wants to make it more difficult for the Republican-controlled Legislature to block the purchasing of land by conservation groups and the state.
After State of the Union, President Biden visits Wisconsin
President Joe Biden and his Cabinet, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, will visit Wisconsin Wednesday.
Gov. Evers proposes local sales tax hikes to pay for services
Gov. Tony Evers proposed that Wisconsin counties and some cities cities be allowed to ask voters to raise the sales tax to pay for local services.
Wisconsin licensing backlog audit; Republicans poised to order
Republican lawmakers were poised Tuesday to order an audit of a Wisconsin agency that has taken weeks to issue professional licenses.
State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
Wisconsin spring primary; early voting begins Feb. 7
Early voting begins Tuesday for the 2023 Wisconsin spring primary.
Milwaukee's American Rescue Plan money: How will $92M be spent?
It's your money: How should Milwaukee spend the remaining $92 million from the American Rescue Act (ARPA)? The Common Council's Committee is working on making those decisions and needs your opinions.
White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon
U.S. officials said Monday that improvements ordered by President Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped spot the spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.
State of the Union 2023: What to watch for during Biden's address
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
China balloon: What we know about suspected spy shot down from the sky
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blew up on social media.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number
The bill is real and it's spectacular.