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Rallies Held Across Wisconsin To Protest 'Zero Tolerance' Immigration Enforcement

June 30, 2018 - 8:55am

At least 20 rallies are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday to speak out against the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration enforcement policies. Rallies are also planned in Washington, D.C., and the rest of the country.

Enbridge Pipeline Opponents Vow To Stop Line 3 Replacement At Wisconsin-Minnesota Border

June 29, 2018 - 2:10pm

Tribal and climate change activists gathered at the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line to say they will stop the replacement of Enbridge Energy’s $2.9 billion Line 3 at the border.

Foxconn Opening Innovation Center In Green Bay At Iconic WaterMark Along Fox River

June 29, 2018 - 9:30am

Foxconn Technology Group is expanding its Wisconsin footprint to the northeastern part of the state and opening an innovation center in downtown Green Bay.

Schimel Won't Join Lawsuits Against Trump Immigration Policy, Opioid Makers

June 28, 2018 - 5:40pm

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said Thursday he had no interest in joining a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's immigration policy, and he would only join a multi-state lawsuit against opioid manufacturers as a last resort.

Heat Index Expected To Surpass 100 Degrees Friday

June 28, 2018 - 4:25pm

The National Weather Service is issuing multiple heat advisories for Friday and Saturday in central and southern Wisconsin. With high temps and high humidity, heat indexes are expected to reach as high as 110 degrees.

Trump Comes To Wisconsin For Foxconn Groundbreaking With Walker, Protesters In Tow

June 27, 2018 - 11:45pm

President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker grabbed a pair of golden shovels and moved piles of dirt under the hot June sun as part of a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Foxconn manufacturing campus.

Justice Kennedy's Retirement Could Strike Blow To Wisconsin's Redistricting Case

June 27, 2018 - 5:15pm

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's decision to retire sent shock waves through America's political and legal systems Wednesday, and it may have dealt a blow to Wisconsin's partisan gerrymandering lawsuit.

La Crosse Area Officials Consider Consolidating Regional Emergency Services

June 27, 2018 - 10:25am

Officials in La Crosse have started a new push to consolidate fire departments in the region, but not everyone is convinced, with some in surrounding communities worrying about a loss of independence.

Wisconsin Recycling Group Starts Awareness Campaign To 'Recycle Right'

June 27, 2018 - 9:50am

"Recycle Right Wisconsin" will attempt to clean up some contamination of the recycling stream.

Milwaukee Public Schools Begin Summer Enrollment Drive

June 27, 2018 - 9:20am

Milwaukee Public Schools is kicking off an enrollment drive Wednesday, with canvassers heading out to neighborhoods on buses to tout the merits of the district, door-to-door.

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Rallies Held Across Wisconsin To Protest 'Zero Tolerance' Immigration Enforcement

Enbridge Pipeline Opponents Vow To Stop Line 3 Replacement At Wisconsin-Minnesota Border

Foxconn Opening Innovation Center In Green Bay At Iconic WaterMark Along Fox River

Schimel Won't Join Lawsuits Against Trump Immigration Policy, Opioid Makers

Heat Index Expected To Surpass 100 Degrees Friday

Trump Comes To Wisconsin For Foxconn Groundbreaking With Walker, Protesters In Tow

Justice Kennedy's Retirement Could Strike Blow To Wisconsin's Redistricting Case

La Crosse Area Officials Consider Consolidating Regional Emergency Services

Wisconsin Recycling Group Starts Awareness Campaign To 'Recycle Right'

Milwaukee Public Schools Begin Summer Enrollment Drive

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