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Walker, Evers Crisscross State Ahead Of Tuesday's Election

November 4, 2018 - 7:35pm

Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger Tony Evers have spent the last several days crisscrossing the state by bus to rally voters in the final days leading to the election.

Vice President Mike Pence Stumps For Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Leah Vukmir In Hudson

November 3, 2018 - 4:05pm

Vice President Mike Pence visited Wisconsin on Saturday to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker. Pence, Walker and other GOP candidates rallied supporters at Valley Cartage in Hudson.

Vice President Mike Pence Campaigning For Gov. Scott Walker In Hudson

November 3, 2018 - 6:00am

Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for Gov. Scott Walker on Saturday at Valley Cartage in Hudson and rally voters ahead of Election Day.

Elections Chief Says Wisconsin Is Prepared For Tuesday's Vote

November 2, 2018 - 4:05pm

Wisconsin's top election official has said the state has the resources it needs to respond to any potential issues during Tuesday's election.

At Rally With Warren, Baldwin Says 'Democracy Is On The Ballot'

November 2, 2018 - 2:05pm

Democratic U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren are asking Wisconsinites to cast their ballots early and help get out the vote on Election Day.

After Years Of Waiting, People Line Up To Ride Milwaukee's New Streetcar

November 2, 2018 - 1:55pm

Love it or hate it, Milwaukee’s first new streetcar service line began running Friday. A weekend celebration will welcome the streetcar, the first to roam city streets in decades.

Leah Vukmir Hits Road To Fire Up Voters Before Midterm Election

November 2, 2018 - 12:55pm

U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir had five campaign stops scheduled for Friday. She started the morning at Two Sisters Café in Watertown and followed it up with appearances in Dodgeville, Platteville, Richland Center and La Crosse, where she was to meet up with Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca...

'Being Legal In This Country Is Hard'

November 2, 2018 - 11:15am

Madison resident Belén Chávez isn't a United States citizen, so she won't be voting on Tuesday. Still, there are issues that she cares about deeply, including immigration.

Candidate Interview For Governor: Michael White

November 2, 2018 - 7:00am

In this installment of our series of interviews with Wisconsin candidates for governor, we speak with Green Party candidate Michael White.

Attorney General Brad Schimel Claims Bipartisan Bonafides In Re-Election Bid

November 2, 2018 - 5:25am

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is pointing to work on bipartisan issues in his re-election bid, but critics say he's brought too much political partisanship to the office.

Democrat Josh Kaul Scrutinizes Schimel's Record In Bid For Attorney General

November 2, 2018 - 5:25am

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul has risen fast in the world of law. Voters will decide Tuesday whether he takes the next step in politics.

Duffy, Engebretson Debate Health Care, Guns, Trump's Rhetoric

November 1, 2018 - 10:45pm

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Weston, faced off against Democratic challenger and Polk County attorney Margaret Engebretson before a crowd of roughly 200 at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua.

Wisconsin's Medicaid Work Requirement Waiver Gets Final Approval From Trump Administration

November 1, 2018 - 3:00pm

The Trump Administration approved Wisconsin's Medicaid waiver request that would allow the state to implement work requirements for some Badgercare recipients. The approval comes at a critical time in the election season as Governor Scott Walker faces a tight race with his Democratic challenger, Tony Evers. We speak with Nathaniel...

Homelessness In Northern Wisconsin An Issue For Voters, Challenge For Advocates

November 1, 2018 - 2:45pm

Some voters are concerned about whether enough is being done to address homelessness in Superior. Those who work to help the homeless in northern Wisconsin say there's always more to be done.

Walker Says He’ll Use 'Exact Language' In ACA To Protect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

November 1, 2018 - 2:05pm

Health care has been a central issue in Wisconsin’s statewide races, and on Thursday, Gov. Scott Walker, an opponent of the Affordable Care Act, told reporters he would make sure that everyone living with a pre-existing condition is covered if he’s re-elected.

Annual ACA Enrollment Period Begins With Several Changes

November 1, 2018 - 10:35am

Nov. 1 marks the beginning of a shortened sign up period for those seeking health coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Voters In 3rd Congressional District Have Clear Choices On Health Care, Trade

November 1, 2018 - 10:00am

The candidates for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District are diametrically opposed on issues like health care and trade.

2018 Wisconsin 3rd Congressional Debate

November 1, 2018 - 10:00am

Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District Debate- The candidates for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, Incumbent Congressman Ron Kind, D-La Crosse and challenger Steve Toft, R-Osseo , debate federal issues. The debate was recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The election is Nov. 6. This is the full debate audio.

Warrant: Contractor Mismarked Gas Line Before Sun Prairie Explosion

November 1, 2018 - 9:40am

Court documents say a contractor failed to properly mark a natural gas line that was struck and caused a deadly explosion in downtown Sun Prairie last summer.

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Walker, Evers Crisscross State Ahead Of Tuesday's Election

Vice President Mike Pence Stumps For Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Leah Vukmir In Hudson

Vice President Mike Pence Campaigning For Gov. Scott Walker In Hudson

Elections Chief Says Wisconsin Is Prepared For Tuesday's Vote

At Rally With Warren, Baldwin Says 'Democracy Is On The Ballot'

After Years Of Waiting, People Line Up To Ride Milwaukee's New Streetcar

Leah Vukmir Hits Road To Fire Up Voters Before Midterm Election

'Being Legal In This Country Is Hard'

Candidate Interview For Governor: Michael White

Attorney General Brad Schimel Claims Bipartisan Bonafides In Re-Election Bid

Democrat Josh Kaul Scrutinizes Schimel's Record In Bid For Attorney General

Duffy, Engebretson Debate Health Care, Guns, Trump's Rhetoric

Wisconsin's Medicaid Work Requirement Waiver Gets Final Approval From Trump Administration

Homelessness In Northern Wisconsin An Issue For Voters, Challenge For Advocates

Walker Says He’ll Use 'Exact Language' In ACA To Protect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

Annual ACA Enrollment Period Begins With Several Changes

Voters In 3rd Congressional District Have Clear Choices On Health Care, Trade

2018 Wisconsin 3rd Congressional Debate

Warrant: Contractor Mismarked Gas Line Before Sun Prairie Explosion

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