McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Bipartisan Wisconsin business group backs state elections head
A bipartisan group of prominent Wisconsin business leaders is voicing support for Meagan Wolfe, the state's embattled elections administrator.
Wisconsin GOP: Bill blocks abortions if heartbeat is detected
Republican legislators in Madison have introduced a bill that would prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Milwaukee State of the City: Public safety 'greatest challenge'
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson focuses on crime in his pre-produced State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 7, just eight days before the mayoral primary.
Obtain an ID to vote, steps explained: DOT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is available to help Wisconsin residents obtain an ID to vote if they don’t already have or lost a Wisconsin driver license or ID, the most common forms of identification.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
State AG races become litmus test for GOP election claims
Seats for attorneys general are up in 30 states this year. Some of the most likely to attract heavy spending will be in political battlegrounds such as Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, states that again are expected to play outsized roles in the 2024 presidential contest.
Wisconsin teen work hours extension vetoed
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill opposed by labor unions that would have allowed teenagers to work longer hours during the busy summer tourism months.
School board elections near, battles head to ballot box
Wisconsin school board primaries are Feb. 15. Voters will choose who decides issues like diversity, curricula and COVID-19 mitigation.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Wisconsin weed penalties, Evers vetoes increase
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have increased penalties for making or distributing marijuana through the creation of butane hash oil.
Wisconsin high court won't take challenge over ballot boxes
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch's request that it take her lawsuit challenging guidance over absentee ballot boxes, an issue the court is already considering in another case.
Milwaukee mayoral candidates discuss issues, hear from voters
Seven candidates are running to become Milwaukee's next mayor.
Milwaukee mayoral candidates discuss issues, hear from voters
Six Milwaukee mayoral candidates gathered at El Bethel Church for a forum to discuss issues, including crime, education and racial disparities.
New USPS mail truck fleet needs more electric vehicles, EPA says
A USPS plan to replace its fleet has too few electric vehicles and falls short of President Joe Biden's goals to address climate change, the EPA said.
Open Record: Politics of public safety
As violent crime continues to surge and major elections loom in Wisconsin, we explore the politics of public safety.
Alexander Vindman, witness from 1st Trump impeachment, sues Trump's son, allies
A retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a pivotal witness in the first impeachment case against Donald Trump has sued the oldest son of the former president and other Trump allies.
Wisconsin election subpoenas, Voces de la Frontera can join challenge
A Wisconsin judge allowed Voces de la Frontera to join a pending lawsuit challenging subpoenas issued in a state election investigation.