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Democratic Candidates For Lieutenant Governor Make Pitches At State Convention

June 4, 2018 - 4:20pm

Former state Rep. Mandela Barnes and Sheboygan businessman Kurt Kober outlined their policy platforms at the state Democratic convention over the weekend.

Rate Of Drugged Driving Deaths Climbs In Wisconsin

June 4, 2018 - 2:55pm

Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of drunken driving in the country, and transportation officials say impaired driving is getting better in some ways, but worse in others.

Project Seeks To Protect Land Next To Copper Falls State Park In Northern Wisconsin

June 4, 2018 - 2:45pm

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is awarding a northern Wisconsin land trust $362,900 for a roughly 600-acre land deal in Ashland County.

Early Democratic Frontrunner Tony Evers Embraces Laid Back Identity In Governor's Race

June 4, 2018 - 6:00am

Some criticize State schools superintendent Tony Evers for being a more laid back politician — but he says, "shouting does not translate into leadership."

More Than 38K Apply For Chance At 4 Wisconsin Elk Hunting Licenses

June 4, 2018 - 5:35am

More than 38,000 hunters have applied for a chance to get just four permits to hunt elk in far northern Wisconsin this fall.

Contested Case Hearing Begins On Wetlands Permit For Kohler Co. Golf Course

June 3, 2018 - 11:35pm

A five-day legal hearing gets underway Monday morning in Sheboygan over a state wetlands permit granted to the Kohler Company for a controversial golf course the company wants to build along Lake Michigan.

Baldwin Stresses Health Care In State Convention Speech

June 1, 2018 - 10:50pm

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin urged activists at the state Democratic Party Convention in Oshkosh Friday to bring the same intensity to her race that they did in blocking the Republican health care bill.

Democratic Candidates For Governor Make Pitches To Party Activists

June 1, 2018 - 10:25pm

All 10 Democratic candidates for governor addressed the state Democratic Convention in Oshkosh Friday.

June Is A Dangerous Month For Deer-Vehicle Crashes

June 1, 2018 - 5:50pm

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be extra vigilant in June because of the increased potential for deer-vehicle crashes.

State Agrees To End Pepper Spray, Limit Solitary Confinement At Youth Prisons

June 1, 2018 - 11:45am

The state Department of Corrections has reached a legal settlement that calls for the agency to end the use of pepper spray and limit solitary confinement at Wisconsin's youth prisons.

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Democratic Candidates For Lieutenant Governor Make Pitches At State Convention

Rate Of Drugged Driving Deaths Climbs In Wisconsin

Project Seeks To Protect Land Next To Copper Falls State Park In Northern Wisconsin

Early Democratic Frontrunner Tony Evers Embraces Laid Back Identity In Governor's Race

More Than 38K Apply For Chance At 4 Wisconsin Elk Hunting Licenses

Contested Case Hearing Begins On Wetlands Permit For Kohler Co. Golf Course

Baldwin Stresses Health Care In State Convention Speech

Democratic Candidates For Governor Make Pitches To Party Activists

June Is A Dangerous Month For Deer-Vehicle Crashes

State Agrees To End Pepper Spray, Limit Solitary Confinement At Youth Prisons

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