Fatal Police Violence May Have Declined For The First Time In Years

Data from Campaign Zero, which advocates for the end of police violence, shows a slight drop in police killings in 2025 compared with 2024.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases, Redirects Other State Labor Department Money

Like the workers' comp bill, the unemployment insurance bill was the product of a joint labor-management advisory council.

E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What WI Consumers Should Know

At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.

State Policy Will Determine How Many People Lose Medicaid Under Work Rules

Whether the actual number ends up at the low end or the high end of that estimate will depend on state policy, according to the researchers.

Some Religious Leaders Say Opposition To Trump Is A Matter Of Faith

In that light, for Christians such as Kirk, Jesus’ ride on a donkey has a pointed, anti-imperial meaning.

More Wisconsin Jails And Prisons Are Using Medication To Address Opioid Addiction

“Treatment Behind Bars: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons,” by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, was released.

How La Niña's Exit Could Change Spring, Summer Temperatures In WI

NOAA recently released updated spring and summer forecasts for Wisconsin. See the latest predictions.

MLB Team Valuations: Here’s Where Milwaukee Brewers Rank Ahead of Opening Day

Average franchise values across MLB have surged lately, reaching record levels.

Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores: See WI Locations

More closures are expected as the company undergoes a significant restructuring.

Milwaukee Senators Call For Traffic Cameras To Deter Reckless Driving, Prevent Deaths And Injuries

Recent data from the city of Milwaukee found that traffic deaths hit a six-year low in 2025.

No Kings Protests Planned In Wisconsin Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests will take place in cities across the country on Saturday, including in multiple places in Wisconsin.

Severe Storm Potential Increasing In Wisconsin Due To Climate Changes: Study

Conditions that support severe thunderstorms have become more frequent in recent decades, according to a report.

Lorenzo Santos Tries Again For Democratic Nod In Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

A Democrat who originally hoped to be the party’s 1st Congressional District is making his second run for the party’s nomination this year.

Here Are The Best Places To Live In Wisconsin, New Ranking Says

Wisconsin's highest marks were for the lowest cost of living, according to the ranking.

Family Of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release

Stressing that the law does not require that she be detained, Christopher asked, “What purpose does this really serve?"

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Announces Exit, Joining Other Republicans

New legislative maps adopted in 2024 led to slimmer margins in the body, which currently has 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Repeal Of 'Endangerment' Finding Central To Climate Fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday.

Will It Feel Like Spring In WI With Arrival Of Vernal Equinox?

When the first day of spring rolls around Friday, it will still be cool across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Senate Unanimously Passes PFAS Legislation

Once signed, it will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies.

WI Senate Passes Bills To Legalize Online Sports Betting, Establish College Athlete NIL Rules

Both bills were passed and sent to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers despite opposition within both party caucuses.

Wisconsin Communities Recovering From Historic Blizzard

The National Weather Service, calling the snowstorm “historic,” said that in central Wisconsin, snow fell at a rate of 4 inches per hour.

Amazon Expands 1-Hour Delivery In Wisconsin

Amazon said Tuesday it is rolling out faster delivery services in hundreds of U.S. cities, including some in Wisconsin.

Here's How High Gas Prices Could Get In WI

As the Iran conflict continues, here’s what gas could cost in Wisconsin:

Three Wisconsin School Districts On What's At Stake For Their Spring Referendum Requests

More than 70 school referendum questions will appear on ballots across the state in April.

Costco Salmonella Recall Impacts WI Stores: Check Your Fridge For This Item

“Do not consume any product that is part of this recall,” the company said. “You can return it to your local Costco for a full refund.”

WI Consumers Lose About $1.2B To Scams Annually, Report Says

Online scams and crimes are a problem across the nation, but their impact is far from evenly distributed. Here's how they affect WI:

When Can Gardening Start In WI? Your Guide To Last Expected Frost

Despite a cold and snowy winter, spring planting weather is just around the corner.

First Aid Products At Major Pharmacy In WI Recalled, Linked To Serious Injuries

The products were tied to more than a dozen serious injuries, according to authorities.

Justice Annette Ziegler Won't Run For A 3rd Term On Wisconsin Supreme Court In 2027

Ziegler, 62, plans to serve out the rest of her term but won’t run in the April 2027 race.

Rates For Most Vaccines In Children And Teens Are Declining, Wisconsin Health Officials Say

Fewer Wisconsin children and adolescents got vaccinated last year for many childhood illnesses, officials reported this week.

3 WI Hospitals Ranked In Top 10% For Patient Safety

More than 400 hospitals in 40 states met the criteria for the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award. See which WI hospitals made the list.

7 Billionaires From WI Make New List Of World's Richest

Find out here who the state's richest people are and how they amassed their fortunes.

Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple WI Locations To Close Stores

A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Wisconsin stores after it declared bankruptcy.

State Farm To Cut $5 Billion In Dividend Checks: What This Means For WI Residents

It's part of the largest dividend in company history, State Farm said.

WI Man Who Killed Parents To Fund Trump Assassination Attempt Gets Prison Time

Nikita Casap, 18, pleaded guilty in January to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the deaths.

WI Man Who Set Fire To Congressman's Office Over TikTok Ban Sentenced

Caiden Stachowicz of Menasha pleaded no contest to an arson charge in November.

2026 Allergy Season Forecast: When Pollen Levels Will Be Bad In WI

Here’s what AccuWeather predicts for Wisconsin:

This WI Community Could Become ‘America’s Favorite Small Town’

The selection of the 40 regional finalists comes after months of community voting.

CDC Issues New Warning Over Fatal Disease’s Spread: What To Know In WI

In the U.S., vaccines are readily available for the disease, which has seen an uptick in some 30 countries.

Western Wisconsin Residents Try To Turn Back A Massive Factory Farm's DNR Permit

The Department of Natural Resources has granted a permit to allow Ridge Breeze Dairy to expand its operations to include 6,500 cows.