Wisconsin election investigator demands data preservation
Mike Gableman sent a letter to the Wisconsin Elections Commission asking commissioners to tell local clerks to preserve "any and all" records and evidence.
Sheriff Lucas announces Milwaukee mayor run
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas on Thursday, Sept. 9 announced his intent to run for Milwaukee mayor – a position expected to be vacated by Tom Barrett upon his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.
White House withdraws ATF nominee amid bipartisan pushback
Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Rebecca Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor's race
Rebecca Kleefisch officially launched her campaign for governor of Wisconsin Thursday, Sept. 9. The Republican accuses Democratic Governor Tony Evers of weak leadership while Wisconsin Democrats are saying she's extreme.
Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
Approved prison products: New bill would preserve competition
At least six Wisconsin lawmakers have signed onto a bill that would preserve competition for approved prison products.
Biden administration extends $1B of additional student loan debt forgiveness
The Department of Education has issued another round of student debt forgiveness as part of the closed school discharge program. See if you qualify for a loan discharge, and learn about your alternative loan repayment programs.
Wisconsin election probe flawed say Republicans, experts
Former Republican officeholders and elections experts said the Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin lacks credibility, transparency and raises security risks and legal concerns.
Trump, Don Jr. to provide commentary for Evander Holyfield return to the ring
"I love great fighters and great fights," the former president said in a news release, announcing the plans. "I look forward to seeing both [fighters] this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won’t want to miss this special event."
UW System COVID policies; Republican requests lawsuit
A Wisconsin legislator asked Republican leaders Tuesday to sue the UW System after system officials refused to submit COVID-19 protocols for approval.
Flags honoring 13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul vandalized in Riverside
Police are asking for the public's help in finding the vandals who ripped the U.S. flags honoring the 13 service members killed in the Kabul airport attack.
Milwaukee Alderwoman Lewis embezzlement, misconduct charges filed
Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis is charged with multiple misconduct-related counts – including embezzlement and theft.
Wisconsin pardon process expanded; Gov. Evers grants 71 more
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been granting pardons at a torrid pace after his predecessor didn't issue any for eight years and has announced new moves to streamline and simplify the pardon application process.
Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Donations collected for Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy
On Labor Day, Wisconsinites did not take a break from helping Afghan refugees. Veterans groups are collecting and organizing donations for those now living at Fort McCoy, the Army post outside La Crosse, and you can help.
Team Rubicon Afghan refugee donations at Fort McCoy
Veterans groups are collecting and organizing donations for those now living at Fort McCoy, the Army post outside La Crosse, and you can help.
Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
Guinea's president detained in apparent coup d'etat
The country’s borders were closed and its constitution was declared invalid in the announcement read aloud on state television by army Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who told Guineans: “The duty of a soldier is to save the country.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, husband welcome 2 children
The first openly gay person to be confirmed by the Senate for a Cabinet position had shared last month that the couple had become parents after seeking to adopt.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.