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In Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Race, Candidates Promise To Make Big Changes With Limited Resources

July 30, 2018 - 8:25am

In the race for Milwaukee County sheriff, all three Democrats hoping to win the August primary say they want to transform the department but acknowledge the incoming sheriff will be heading up an office strapped for resources.

Northern Wisconsin Tribe Reaches Settlement Over Plans To Grow Hemp For CBD Oil

July 30, 2018 - 6:05am

A northern Wisconsin tribe has reached a settlement with Wisconsin’s attorney general over its plans to grow hemp to produce cannabidiol oil. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin filed a federal lawsuit in February against state Attorney General Brad Schimel, saying he objected to the tribe’s plans for processing...

With Declining Enrollment, Milwaukee Public Schools Leaders Get Creative To Boost Student Numbers

July 30, 2018 - 5:55am

School districts across Wisconsin are enrolling fewer students. In Milwaukee, the drop is due in part to fewer school-aged children. But the growing popularity of the state's voucher program that helps some families pay for private schools has also played a role.

Door County Chapel Robbed Of Religious Artwork

July 30, 2018 - 5:30am

A piece of artwork has gone missing from Washington Island's Trinity Lutheran Church and members are wondering who stole it and why.

Walker Signs Waiver To Lower ACA Costs

July 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Gov. Scott Walker signed what he calls the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan on Sunday, saying the plan requires the state to keep coverage "comprehensive and affordable."

Congressman Sean Duffy Calls Retaliatory Tariffs 'Economic Terrorism'

July 27, 2018 - 3:05pm

Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy is calling retaliatory tariffs from countries like Europe, Canada and China “economic terrorism.”

Nicholson, Vukmir, Decline To Criticize Trump At GOP US Senate Debate

July 26, 2018 - 9:15pm

The top Republican candidates for U.S. Senate both declined to name any areas where they disagree with President Donald Trump at a Thursday night debate, saying Trump needs to be given room to negotiate.

Husky Energy: Fires Caused $40M In Expenses, $20M In Damages

July 26, 2018 - 5:35pm

Company leaders with Husky Energy said it may take up to two years before the Superior oil refinery resumes normal operations. The announcement was made during a conference call with investors on Thursday.

Block Grants To Keep Elderly In Their Homes Rolling Out

July 26, 2018 - 5:25pm

Brown County is getting a million dollar annual allotment to care for the elderly and people with disabilities in their homes.

Wisconsin Dairy Product Causes Widespread Recall Over Salmonella Concerns

July 26, 2018 - 4:20pm

Goldfish crackers and Ritz Bitz are some of the products that have been recalled after salmonella was found in an ingredient from Wisconsin.

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In Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Race, Candidates Promise To Make Big Changes With Limited Resources

Northern Wisconsin Tribe Reaches Settlement Over Plans To Grow Hemp For CBD Oil

With Declining Enrollment, Milwaukee Public Schools Leaders Get Creative To Boost Student Numbers

Door County Chapel Robbed Of Religious Artwork

Walker Signs Waiver To Lower ACA Costs

Congressman Sean Duffy Calls Retaliatory Tariffs 'Economic Terrorism'

Nicholson, Vukmir, Decline To Criticize Trump At GOP US Senate Debate

Husky Energy: Fires Caused $40M In Expenses, $20M In Damages

Block Grants To Keep Elderly In Their Homes Rolling Out

Wisconsin Dairy Product Causes Widespread Recall Over Salmonella Concerns

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