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Jerry Helmer, Judith Willink Grose on Trump’s Clout in 2026 Jerry Helmer and Judith Willink Grose on President Donald Trump and the 2026 election.

Wausau police say they've removed a repeat offender from local roadways, after he taunted them and attempted to run.

Chaz Self of Grassway Organics said his operation was licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in 2020 and has undergone regular inspections.

Democrat David Crowley says he'll push for a constitutional amendment aimed at creating a right to abortion in Wisconsin if elected governor.

Sydney Stinson, Zachary Tomlinson on Gen Z Voting by Gender Sydney Stinson and Zachary Tomlinson on political gender divides in Generation Z.

Oracle is planning to buy power that We Energies is purchasing from Wisconsin’s only active nuclear plant in a deal that the two say will save utility customers $300 million in fuel costs.

University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of physics Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.

The primate research conducted at UW-Madison’s Harlow Lab and Wisconsin National Primate Research Center has been the subject of controversy for many years.

The program was created 50 years ago to make sure Wisconsin law enforcement agencies --- even in smaller communities --- have learned best practices and latest technology needed for investigating death scenes.

More people are seeking to reconnect with nature and learn how to find their own food outdoors.

New Beginnings for Refugees is helping central Wisconsin families navigate school routines, language barriers and cultural differences as they build new lives in the Wausau area.

Across the central U.S., more communities are passing ordinances to regulate renewable infrastructure development.

Ahead of her Oct. 6 talk at UW-Superior, the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau says technology, public concern and knowledge of restoration offer hope for the world’s waters The post Oceans advocate Alexandra Cousteau champions ‘our lucky moment’ for Lake…

Consumer protection experts offer advice on how to spot and report online scammers cloning car dealership websites.

Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger died Oct. 2 after falling from a bridge in the line of duty.

Enbridge is responding to an aquifer breach on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.

School Boards for Academic Excellence was created in 2023 as the “reform-minded alternative to the National School Board Association.”

The goal of the online portal is to make it easier for domestic violence survivors to ask for emergency protections, court officials say.

Harvest season is nearing for many farmers.

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Groups defending Republican majorities in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate have outraised and outspent their Democratic opponents thanks to nearly $8 million in donations from billionaire Diane Hendricks.

Nine wolves were killed by federal officials in northern Wisconsin in late August and early September, following “a series of verified threats to human health and safety," according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

Voters in Sauk and Winnebago counties will choose between sheriff candidates with competing visions for local law enforcement’s relationship with ICE.

The Protect College Sports Act would reshape how college sports are governed under the NCAA in the NIL era.

More than half of Wisconsin continues to struggle with drought, affecting more than a million residents.

Audio devices, captioning and sensory kits are helping more people with disabilities enjoy Wisconsin theater performances.

Great Lakes ports are seeing declines in iron ore and steel shipments that are tied in part to the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

This weekend, Lake Geneva hosts the Dragon Days Fall Fantasy Festival.

Health insurance was the third highest ranking issue among voters, and outranked data centers, abortion, schools or crime.

Children in ICE detention from Wisconsin may have to go without a lawyer in court after President Donald Trump halted millions in appropriated federal funds.

Wisconsin is among a coalition of 25 states, cities and counties suing the Trump administration for rolling back rules that limit heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants.

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich will not seek a third term as the city government’s top executive.

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeing early gains under the district’s new literacy plan with 23 schools up five or more percentage points on the Wisconsin Forward Exam.

Republican Tom Tiffany's campaign for governor raised more than $26 million in less than three months, dominating Democratic challenger David Crowley's figures, but early all of Tiffany's latest haul came from three billionaires funneling money through the

Democrat Rebecca Cooke is challenging Republican U.S.

Madison's police monitor position is unique in Wisconsin.

An ancient dugout canoe found in Pewaukee Lake in southeastern Wisconsin is estimated to be around 1,000 years old.

“Ishkode: A Story of Fire” weaves Ojibwe language, cultural knowledge and richly detailed illustrations into a story for readers of all ages, following last year’s return of the prescribed burn.

Screen legend Anthony Hopkins releases latest collection of classical music.

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The 2026 Youth Vote and Where Gen Z Wisconsinites Stand Democrats and Republicans are in a fierce competition to earn the support of young voters.

Home affordability is at record lows in Wisconsin and home sales have taken a hit, according to an August report from the Wisconsin Realtor’s Association.

With diesel and gasoline roughly doubling in cost since last year, many Wisconsin municipalities are over budget and facing tough choices for their 2027 budgets.

Dinorah Márquez founded the Latino Arts Strings Program to help Latino children in Milwaukee access musical education that teaches the music of various Latino cultures.

The latest Marquette University poll of Wisconsin's race for governor shows Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly leading Republican U.S.

An immigration judge has ruled that the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque can be deported, his legal team announced Wednesday.

Researchers will partner with eight of Wisconsin's 17 Community Health Centers, or CHCs, to develop, test and sustain improved treatments for tobacco use.

A growing number of states are taking action to respond to spiking gas and diesel prices.

The construction industry accounted for around half of the non-farm job growth in Wisconsin over the last year, as a few high-profile data center projects moved forward in the state.

A viral disease infecting thousands of deer across Wisconsin has been found in dairy cows in Waukesha County, according to state officials.