Hartford mayor gun incident, resignation from board sought

Timothy Michalak holds two elected positions, mayor of Hartford and Washington County supervisor. The Washington County Board chair is calling for Michalak's resignation from the board after Michalak dropped his gun in the sheriff's department in March.

Wauwatosa recount, 1st Black alderman elected

A Wauwatosa Common Council race on April 5 ended up tied on election night. Then one provisional ballot tipped the race. On Thursday, a recount began. Late Thursday, Sean Lowe was declared the winner.

Rep. Gwen Moore COVID positive

Rep. Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19.

Ballot drop boxes: Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question use

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned whether state law allows voters to give absentee ballots to someone else to return them to drop boxes.

Hebl won’t seek reelection; 7th Democrat to retire from Wisconsin Assembly

Rep. Gary Hebl of Sun Prairie announced Wednesday that he won’t seek reelection this fall. He said he wants to focus on his personal life, travel with his wife and family and spend more time with his grandchildren.

Cavalier Johnson reflects on Milwaukee mayor election

Despite low voter turnout, Cavalier Johnson made history on April 5, becoming the first elected Black mayor of Milwaukee. At 35, he’s one of the youngest mayors to serve the city. Johnson reflected on his election with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith.

Cavalier Johnson reflects on Milwaukee mayor election
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Despite low voter turnout, Cavalier Johnson made history on April 5, becoming the first elected Black mayor of Milwaukee. At 35, he?s one of the youngest mayors to serve the city. Johnson reflected on his election with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith.

Milwaukee mayoral election voter turnout low, expert explains why
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Cavalier Johnson on Wednesday will be inaugurated at the Harley-Davidson Museum, becoming the first Black mayor elected in Milwaukee history, but in the first open race for the job in nearly two decades, just 31% of registered Milwaukee voters cast of a ballot.

Milwaukee mayoral election voter turnout low, expert explains why

Among registered Milwaukee voters, just 31% cast a ballot in the city's first mayoral race in nearly two decades. Cavalier Johnson beat Bob Donovan.

Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."

Milwaukee County election loser urges protest at winner’s home

A week after the April election, things are getting ugly between two candidates who ran for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Wisconsin election officials' removal sought by AG candidate

A Republican candidate for attorney general filed a complaint, seeking to remove five members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Racine referendum recount stands, Wisconsin Supreme Court says

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously that challengers of a school referendum in Racine did not have a right to have the ballots examined in court following a recount that upheld a five-vote margin of victory for the ballot measure.

Lawsuit challenges Pewaukee road use fee
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More than a dozen communities are considering treating streets like a utility and charging property owners a fee based on road usage, but the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is suing to stop this.

State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump

In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020

Legalizing medical marijuana in Wisconsin gets 1st public hearing

A Republican-authored bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin will be getting its first public hearing next week.

Lawsuit challenges Pewaukee road use fee

More than a dozen communities are considering treating streets like a utility and charging property owners a fee based on road usage, but the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is suing to stop this.