Wisconsin GOP accepts 4 times as much money from businesses as Dems
Wisconsin Republicans collected nearly four times as much money from corporations as Democrats during the first half of the year, according to a report released Thursday.
UWM mask mandate reinstated, but UW System questions remain
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
US Capitol attack: Wisconsin senator questions what FBI knew
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is raising questions of what the FBI knew before the Jan. 6 chaos at the Capitol.
Groups support vaccine choice on behalf of health care workers
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups, including some health care workers.
205K Wisconsin voter registrations deactivated, officials say
Wisconsin elections officials said Wednesday that they have removed more than 205,000 voters from the rolls as part of routine work to keep the state's registration lists up to date.
Panhandlers in Wauwatosa could soon face citations
Wauwatosa's Common Council passed a proposed ordinance to issue citations for actions related to panhandling on busy streets.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
Potential future shutdowns worry Milwaukee business owners
With COVID cases on the rise, some cities and businesses across the nation are once again enforcing new restrictions. New York City announced it will require vaccines for people entering places like gyms and restaurants.
Senate poll: Barnes leads Milwaukee County Democrats
A first public poll of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate reveals Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes leading the crowded field.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
Missouri governor pardons St. Louis couple who waved guns at BLM protesters
The Republican governor announced Tuesday that he pardoned Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in June.
Larson suspends US Senate campaign
State Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that he has decided to suspend his campaign for United States Senate.
DNC seeks 2024 host city, Milwaukee urged to once again apply
The Democratic National Committee invites Milwaukee to once again make a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Eviction proceedings can move forward for 1st time since September
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.
Eviction proceedings can move forward after ban lifted
Eviction proceedings can move forward for the first time since September.
US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
USA's Gwen Berry says she's 'earned the right to wear this uniform'
There are 600 Americans participating in the Tokyo Olympics, and Gwen Berry, who made negative headlines last month, says she is as proud as anyone wearing the red, white, and blue uniform of the United States.
Eviction ban expires, anger mounts
Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic.