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Evers Issues First Pardons In State In 9 Years

October 8, 2019 - 1:30pm

Gov. Tony Evers used his constitutional authority to grant clemency Monday, issuing four pardons — the first in the state in 9 years.

Lawmakers Say New Jets At Truax Would Help Military, Economy

October 8, 2019 - 12:35pm

Activists and city leaders in Madison have been vocal in their opposition to the F-35 jets the Air Force is considering placing at the Truax Air National Guard Base. Now, a group of primarily Republican lawmakers wants to signal the Air Force that the jets are welcome and necessary to...

Milwaukee Doubles Number Of Cruise Ships To Its Port In 2019

October 8, 2019 - 10:45am

Milwaukee hosted 10 cruise ships this season, more than double the number from 2018. The port estimates cruise ships brought more than 3,200 passengers to the city this year.

Sampling Finds Elevated Levels Of PFAS Chemicals In Madison Waterway

October 8, 2019 - 10:00am

The first round of sampling for chemicals known as PFAS in surface waters has revealed elevated levels in Wisconsin rivers and creeks. The highest concentration of the two most commonly studied PFAS compounds were discovered in Starkweather Creek in Madison.

Adjustable Desks: Health Benefit Or Hype?

October 8, 2019 - 6:00am

The push to get Americans up and moving means traditional desks and office chairs are increasingly sharing space with adjustable workstations that allow employees to sit and stand.

State Senate Approves Changes To Hemp Regulation, Tracking Sexual Assault Kits

October 8, 2019 - 6:00am

The state Senate voted Tuesday on a number of bills, including a proposal to change regulation of the hemp industry in Wisconsin.

Baldwin Says New Money For Dairy Innovation Could Help Farmers, Processors Weather Tough Market

October 8, 2019 - 6:00am

During a visit to a Westby creamery on Monday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., says she's hopeful the Senate will approve an $18 million increase for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative.

Bill Would Cap Student Fees For Athletics At UW-Green Bay, UW-Superior, UW-Milwaukee

October 8, 2019 - 5:30am

A bill introduced by a bipartisan group of state lawmakers would limit the amount of funding for university athletics and new buildings on University of Wisconsin campuses that can come from student fees.

Johnson Defends Trump, Criticizes News Media On 'Meet The Press'

October 7, 2019 - 4:30pm

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson used a Sunday appearance on NBC’s "Meet the Press" to defend President Donald Trump over the Ukraine investigation and to criticize both news media and intelligence officials.

Wausau Shooting Victim Patty Grimm Was A 'Kind Soul'

October 7, 2019 - 3:25pm

The 52-year-old woman who was shot and killed Thursday in Wausau was Patty Grimm, the cemetery's general manager. She had a passion for local history.

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Evers Issues First Pardons In State In 9 Years

Lawmakers Say New Jets At Truax Would Help Military, Economy

Milwaukee Doubles Number Of Cruise Ships To Its Port In 2019

Sampling Finds Elevated Levels Of PFAS Chemicals In Madison Waterway

Adjustable Desks: Health Benefit Or Hype?

State Senate Approves Changes To Hemp Regulation, Tracking Sexual Assault Kits

Baldwin Says New Money For Dairy Innovation Could Help Farmers, Processors Weather Tough Market

Bill Would Cap Student Fees For Athletics At UW-Green Bay, UW-Superior, UW-Milwaukee

Johnson Defends Trump, Criticizes News Media On 'Meet The Press'

Wausau Shooting Victim Patty Grimm Was A 'Kind Soul'

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