Evers visits Milwaukee's Dominican Center, announces grant programs

Gov. Tony Evers visited the Dominican Center in Milwaukee to announce $75 million for two grant programs supporting diverse business assistance and investment.

Foxconn Mount Pleasant LCD plant hasn't materialized 4 years later

Four years ago Monday, Oct. 4, Foxconn picked Mount Pleasant to house its estimated $10 billion project but plans never materialized to build flat LCD screens. Some residents say it's been four years of broken promises, but the company is defending itself and its future in Racine County.

Supreme Court to take up abortion, guns in new term

The justices are returning to the courtroom after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills

As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”

Top election officials in 3 cities, WEC administrator subpoenaed

A Wisconsin election investigation led by former Justice Mike Gableman subpoenas election chiefs in Green Bay, Racine and Milwaukee, plus the state's top election official.

Wisconsin wolf hunt block wanted, federal judge sets hearing

Six Chippewa tribes filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Wisconsin, seeking to stop the wolf hunt. A federal judge scheduled a hearing for Oct. 29.

Wisconsin redistricting: Evers group boundary ideas unveiled

New political maps drawn by a redistricting commission established by Gov. Tony Evers unveiled proposals Thursday.

Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity

President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.

2022 Milwaukee County budget plan unveiled

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered his 2022 budget address to the Milwaukee County Board on Friday, Oct. 1.

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.

Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.

DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.

Wisconsin roadside responder safety bill on to Senate

Emergency roadside responders have a dangerous job that lawmakers say does not have to be – and legislators are doing something to make it safer.

House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays

‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children

Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.