Drivers may see some relief at the pump, expert says
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
US Treasury appoints 1st-ever counsel for racial equity
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
Wisconsin Republicans to launch 2nd election investigation
Wisconsin Republicans plan to launch another investigation of 2020 election administration, GOP leaders announced Monday.
Hearing on blocking election subpoena set for December
A judge on Monday, Oct. 25 set a December hearing on whether to block a subpoena demanding records from state elections officials.
Supply chain issues impact holiday shopping
The Christmas season is two months away, but if you plan to get all of your gifts on time, experts say you should start shopping now. This is largely in response to supply chain issues around the world.
Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: Judge blocks fall season
A judge halted Wisconsin's fall wolf season two weeks before hunters were set to take to the woods. Groups argued the hunt would be unconstitutional.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas convicted of campaign finance crimes
A New York jury has convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
GOP election investigation: AG Josh Kaul seeks to block subpoenas
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking a court to block subpoenas issued by an attorney hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into the 2020 presidential election that was won by President Joe Biden.
Wisconsin redistricting: Governor tells Republicans to start over
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers told Republican lawmakers to start over on their redistricting plans if they expect him to sign the proposals.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: Judge leans toward blocking
A judge appeared on the verge of granting advocates' request to halt the Wisconsin fall wolf season after hearing arguments that the hunt is illegal.
German Immersion 'Teacher of the Year' visits White House
“Teacher of the Year” is an award many educators may aspire for during their career, but after teaching through a pandemic, Frau Susan Richardson from Milwaukee German Immersion School received this honor and then some.
Hackers, ripoff claims roil Trump’s social media platform pre-launch
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Trump said Wednesday he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform, called TRUTH Social.
Longer work hours for teens; Wisconsin Senate approves
Teenagers would be allowed to work longer hours over the busy summer tourism months in Wisconsin under a bill the state Senate approved Wednesday.
Wisconsin GOP releases redistricting plan, maps blasted as 'rigged'
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature released their redistricting plans on Wednesday, maps that were immediately blasted as “rigged.”
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
GOP-backed abortion bills approved by Wisconsin Senate
The state Senate was poised to vote Wednesday on a package of Republican-authored bills designed to discourage abortion in Wisconsin.
Woman acquitted in Senator Carpenter attack
A jury acquitted Kerida O'Reilly, accused of sparking an attack on Wisconsin State Senator Tim Carpenter, during a protest outside the Capitol in 2020.
Wisconsin lawmaker attacked, jury acquits woman
A jury acquitted Kerida O'Reilly, accused of sparking an attack on Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Carpenter, during a protest outside the Capitol in 2020.