West Bend man accused; creating notes with vulgar, profane language

A 38-year-old West Bend man faces multiple charges for alleged placing and sending notes with vulgar or profane language around West Bend – and to lawmakers.

Wisconsin midterms: Where to vote, what's on ballot, more

For those who have chosen to cast their ballots on the day of the general election in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Nov. 8, there may be lingering questions.

Milwaukee Election Commission's Kimberly Zapata fired, mayor says
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Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Nov. 3 announced the Milwaukee Election Commission's deputy director has been fired – just five days before the Nov. 8 election.

Milwaukee Election Commission's Kimberly Zapata fired, ballot fraud

Mayor Cavalier Johnson said Milwaukee Election Commission Deputy Director Kimberly Zapata has been fired for allegedly requesting fraudulent ballots.

Wisconsin poll watchers lawsuit, judge sides with GOP

A Wisconsin judge sided with Republicans who accused a Green Bay city clerk of not letting poll watchers see the entire absentee voting process.

David DePape, alleged Pelosi attacker, was in country illegally, feds say

The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the United States illegally and could be deported to Canada.

Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence

Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.

Cameras at Nancy Pelosi's house not monitored by Capitol Police during attack

The United States Capitol Police was not monitoring security cameras at Paul and Nancy Pelosi's house when an intruder attacked Paul with a hammer on October 28, the department admitted Wednesday. 

Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election

The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.

Absentee ballot rules; Wisconsin courts won't change

Two Wisconsin judges shot down attempts seeking orders that election clerks must accept absentee ballots that contain partial addresses of witnesses.

Saudi Arabia tells US Iran may attack the kingdom, officials say

An official describes it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” Concerns of a possible attack come after the Biden administration criticized Tehran for sending drones to help Russia in its war in Ukraine.

Wisconsin midterms: What to expect on Nov. 8

Wisconsin has a well-earned reputation as a swing state – and there is plenty on the line when voters take to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission; mayor nominates Horwitz

Mayor Cavalier Johnson has nominated Miriam Horwitz for a spot on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, his office announced Nov. 2.

Marquette poll: Evers, Michels tied in race for governor

The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It is the university's last poll before Election Day.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to resign, 5 Common Council seats empty
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Milwaukee Alderman Nikiya Dodd will resign at the end of November, meaning one-third of Milwaukee residents will have no representative on the Council.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to resign, 5 Common Council seats empty

Milwaukee Alderman Nikiya Dodd will resign at the end of November, meaning one-third of Milwaukee residents will have no representative on the Council.

2022 Midterm Elections: When you can expect to learn the results

Unlike in other countries, elections in the U.S. are highly decentralized, complex and feature a long list of races, from president or Congress all the way down to local ballot measures or town council seats.