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Evers, Walker Differ On Possible Changes To Wisconsin Gun Laws

October 29, 2018 - 12:55pm

Democrat candidate Tony Evers supports expanding background checks in Wisconsin, while Gov. Scott Walker has focused on more funding for school safety programs.

Finding A Job That Fits: Study Finds Mismatch Between Education, Job Qualifications

October 29, 2018 - 11:20am

While there’s evidence that getting a college degree pays off in the long run — mainly with a higher income level — education can be expensive and there’s no guarantee that the jobs available when you graduate require the knowledge and skills acquired.

Police Shoot, Wound Man In Beaver Dam

October 29, 2018 - 8:20am

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that wounded a man in Beaver Dam.

Candidate Interview For Governor: Arnie Enz

October 29, 2018 - 7:00am

In this installment of our series of interviews with Wisconsin candidates for governor, we speak with Wisconsin Party candidate Arnie Enz.

Arnie Enz Establishes Wisconsin Party In Run For Governor

October 29, 2018 - 7:00am

Arnie Enz is running against Libertarian Phil Anderson, Democrat Tony Evers, Independent Maggie Turnbull, Green Party candidate Michael J. White and Republican incumbent Gov. Scott Walker in the Nov. 6 election for governor.

Last-Minute Surprises And Secretive Moves Hide Wisconsin Lawmakers' Actions From Public View

October 29, 2018 - 6:00am

Since 2010, when voters swept Republicans into power, Wisconsin legislators have increasingly used such secretive maneuvers to keep the public in the dark about major spending and policy changes, interviews and records show.

A 'One-Stop-Shop,' Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Reedsburg

October 29, 2018 - 5:55am

Sauk County got hit especially hard by the flooding. As of Friday, there's a place residents can go: a disaster recovery center in downtown Reedsburg.

Hydrogen Flouride Questions Remain As Husky Reports 300 Percent Profit Gain In Third Quarter

October 29, 2018 - 5:50am

Alberta-based Husky Energy said the company’s net earnings are up 300 percent from the same time last year. The company also received about $84 million USD in insurance money to pay for damage caused by an explosion and series of fires at its oil refinery in Superior this past April.

Walker, Evers Spar During Final Debate Of Governor's Race

October 26, 2018 - 8:00pm

Gov. Scott Walker and Democrat Tony Evers sparred over health care, taxes, and road funding on Friday night during the final debate of the gubernatorial campaign.

The Power Of High-Profile Endorsements In The Political Realm

October 26, 2018 - 4:30pm

Several big-name politicians--such as President Trump and former-President Barack Obama--have visited Wisconsin to campaign for members of their respective parties ahead of the midterm election. We talk to Meredith Conroy, Assistant Professor of Political Science at California State University-San Bernardino, about the power and pitfalls of political endorsements.

Deficit Spending Should Be Used To Better Infrastructure, Education, Engebretson Says

October 26, 2018 - 3:15pm

Margaret Engebretson, a U.S. military veteran, is running as a Democrat for the seat representing the 7th Congressional District in the Nov. 6 election. She's up against Republican incumbent Sean Duffy and Independent Ken Driessen.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Expected To Testify Over Possibly Competing Fundraising Efforts

October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt is expected to give a deposition in federal bankruptcy court. Leavitt will likely be asked questions as to why the school set up a foundation that some see as competing with the existing UW-Oshkosh Foundation, which is in the midst of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Dairy Organizations Ask For More Aid From USDA As Retaliatory Tariffs Impact Profits

October 26, 2018 - 2:50pm

Dairy organizations in Wisconsin say the U.S. Department of Agriculture hasn't done enough to help dairy farmers suffering from the effects of increased tariffs.

Vukmir, Baldwin At Odds Over Immigration, Central American Migrants

October 26, 2018 - 1:20pm

Republican US Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is pointing to the Central American migrants moving north through Mexico to call for a southern border wall and tighter US immigration laws.

Concerns About Foxconn Air Permits Resurface In Gubernatorial Race

October 26, 2018 - 12:55pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources may take another look at air quality permits for a Foxconn manufacturing plant if Democrat Tony Evers is elected governor.

In Milwaukee, Barack Obama Says This Election 'Might Be The Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes'

October 26, 2018 - 12:35pm

With 11 days left until midterm elections, Wisconsin Democrats will get a major signal boost in Milwaukee on Friday with a visit from former President Barack Obama.

Investigators Press For Break In Missing Wisconsin Girl Case

October 26, 2018 - 7:55am

The search for a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl whose parents were killed enters its 12th day on Friday and investigators still haven't said if they have clues as to what was behind the attack and suspected abduction.

The Issue Is Climate Change. The Plaintiffs Are 21 Kids.

October 26, 2018 - 7:30am

In 2015, a group of activists filed suit against then-President Barack Obama and various governmental agencies. Their allegation was unprecedented. They argued that a clean environment is a constitutional right, and that the government had violated that right by not taking sufficient action on climate change. The plaintiffs were children...

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Evers, Walker Differ On Possible Changes To Wisconsin Gun Laws

Finding A Job That Fits: Study Finds Mismatch Between Education, Job Qualifications

Police Shoot, Wound Man In Beaver Dam

Candidate Interview For Governor: Arnie Enz

Arnie Enz Establishes Wisconsin Party In Run For Governor

Last-Minute Surprises And Secretive Moves Hide Wisconsin Lawmakers' Actions From Public View

A 'One-Stop-Shop,' Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Reedsburg

Hydrogen Flouride Questions Remain As Husky Reports 300 Percent Profit Gain In Third Quarter

Walker, Evers Spar During Final Debate Of Governor's Race

The Power Of High-Profile Endorsements In The Political Realm

Deficit Spending Should Be Used To Better Infrastructure, Education, Engebretson Says

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Expected To Testify Over Possibly Competing Fundraising Efforts

Dairy Organizations Ask For More Aid From USDA As Retaliatory Tariffs Impact Profits

Vukmir, Baldwin At Odds Over Immigration, Central American Migrants

Concerns About Foxconn Air Permits Resurface In Gubernatorial Race

In Milwaukee, Barack Obama Says This Election 'Might Be The Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes'

Investigators Press For Break In Missing Wisconsin Girl Case

The Issue Is Climate Change. The Plaintiffs Are 21 Kids.

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