Wisconsin prison system overhaul, state OKs $15M for design process

The Wisconsin Building Commission on Tuesday signed off on spending $15 million to start a process that would overhaul the state’s prison system.

SNAP benefits for November; Wisconsin lawsuit urges federal funds

Wisconsin joined a lawsuit against the USDA on Tuesday, fighting the Trump administration’s decision to stop federal funding for food assistance.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes offering abortions after nearly monthlong pause

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed scheduling abortions on Monday after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October.

Trump slaps extra 10% tariff on Canada after Ontario airs anti-tariff ad

President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports by an additional 10% after an anti-tariff ad from Ontario aired during the World Series.

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

Wisconsin State Assembly questions DPI on grooming investigations

Lawmakers question what Wisconsin is doing to protect kids from grooming. An Assembly committee wanted to question the state’s top elected education leader, but it didn’t happen.

Government shutdown: Evers voices concerns about health care, food

Gov. Tony Evers stopped in Racine on Wednesday to speak to residents who are worried about the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

No Free Rides Act; Wisconsin leader proposes bill to enforce bus fares

A Wisconsin congressman wants to make sure people pay their bus fares – and he’s crediting a FOX6 investigation for sparking the effort.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.