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Evers Wants Property Tax Bills To Show Cost Of Voucher Schools

January 2, 2019 - 2:00pm

Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said Wednesday he wants Wisconsin property tax bills to show how much people are paying to support private voucher schools.

NRA Spent $870K Against Gov.-Elect Tony Evers During Election

January 2, 2019 - 11:55am

The National Rifle Association spent more than $870,000 campaigning against Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers in this fall's elections.

Deadline For State Supreme Court Candidacies Looms

January 2, 2019 - 11:35am

The deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for a state Supreme Court run this spring is fast approaching.

Brown County Receives $20M Federal Road Grant

January 2, 2019 - 6:25am

Brown County applied for and received a nearly $20 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is the county’s largest federal road grant to date.

As CBD Products Grow In Popularity, Retailers, Scientists Suggest Caution When Buying

January 2, 2019 - 6:00am

Cannabidiol, a derivative of industrial hemp, appears to be growing in popularity in Wisconsin for its claimed wellness benefits. In December, a Madison brewing company even launched CBD-infused beer and cocktails.

Wisconsin Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low

January 1, 2019 - 4:45pm

Fewer Wisconsin adults are smoking than ever before. The state’s overall smoking rate has dropped to 16 percent, which is higher than the national rate of 14 percent.

$14.5K Donated To Madison Police For NARCAN After Woman's Overdose Death

January 1, 2019 - 4:25pm

In Madison, a family mourning the loss of their eldest daughter to a heroin overdose has turned their sorrow into action and her death into life.

Walker Plans To Give Speeches, Advocate For Conservatives

January 1, 2019 - 1:25pm

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to give speeches across the country advocating for conservative issues like returning powers to the states and tax reform.

UW-Madison Ranks No. 1 For Peace Corps Volunteers For Second Year In A Row

January 1, 2019 - 6:35am

For the second year in a row, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been ranked the No. 1 feeder school for the Peace Corps. The UW-Madison’s Peace Corps tradition is so strong that Director Jody Olsen visited campus recently to celebrate.

Exclusion Barring State Employees From Transgender Surgery Coverage To Be Removed Jan. 1

January 1, 2019 - 5:45am

State of Wisconsin employees who are transgender will soon have one less hurdle to get hormones and gender affirming surgery.

Wisconsin Ends 2018 On Good Note With Unemployment Numbers

January 1, 2019 - 4:55am

The state Department of Workforce Development reports the state's overall unemployment rate from November of 2018 remains at 3 percent — as it has for the last 10 months.

Assembly Speaker Vos Refused To Release Redistricting Legal Contract

December 31, 2018 - 8:25pm

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos won't release a $850,000 contract with a legal firm helping the GOP defend legislative district boundaries.

Solar Energy Project Divides Rural Iowa County

December 31, 2018 - 6:20pm

Residents in a rural Wisconsin county are split over a Chicago developer's plan to work with two Wisconsin utilities to build a solar farm that would include more than 1 million solar panels.

DA To Say If Police Cleared For Killing Middleton Workplace Shooter

December 31, 2018 - 5:15pm

A Dane County prosecutor will announce whether any police officers will be charged for fatally shooting a software worker in Middleton who opened fire on his fellow employees in September.

Wisconsin Tries A More Coordinated Approach To Stop Impaired Driving

December 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

Transportation officials say they're working more closely with law enforcement to better prevent drunken and drugged driving.

Renewable Energy Efforts Made Big Gains In Wisconsin In 2018, Advocate Says

December 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin saw major gains and commitments made when it comes to producing more energy from renewable sources like wind and solar according to Renew Wisconsin executive director Tyler Huebner.

HUD: Nearly 5K Wisconsin Individuals Homeless In 2018

December 31, 2018 - 9:50am

Despite strong economy, nearly 5,000 people in Wisconsin are homeless according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development

GM Workers Reflect On Life 10 Years After Janesville Plant Closure

December 31, 2018 - 6:15am

Dec. 23, 2018, marked the 10-year anniversary of GM Janesville's main assembly lines shutting down. Ten years after the closure, GM workers are reflecting on their lives with and without the plant.

Milwaukee County Might See Small Dip In Overdose Deaths For 2018

December 31, 2018 - 6:00am

There’s a chance Milwaukee County will either remain steady or see a small decline in its opioid overdose deaths for the year. But it’ll likely be months until the final numbers are reported, in part, because of how drug use has changed over the years.

Bucky's Tuition Promise Makes College Affordable For Nearly 800

December 31, 2018 - 5:45am

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison this year, nearly 1 in 5 new in-state students has their tuition and fees covered through a program called Bucky's Tuition Promise.

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Evers Wants Property Tax Bills To Show Cost Of Voucher Schools

NRA Spent $870K Against Gov.-Elect Tony Evers During Election

Deadline For State Supreme Court Candidacies Looms

Brown County Receives $20M Federal Road Grant

As CBD Products Grow In Popularity, Retailers, Scientists Suggest Caution When Buying

Wisconsin Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low

$14.5K Donated To Madison Police For NARCAN After Woman's Overdose Death

Walker Plans To Give Speeches, Advocate For Conservatives

UW-Madison Ranks No. 1 For Peace Corps Volunteers For Second Year In A Row

Exclusion Barring State Employees From Transgender Surgery Coverage To Be Removed Jan. 1

Wisconsin Ends 2018 On Good Note With Unemployment Numbers

Assembly Speaker Vos Refused To Release Redistricting Legal Contract

Solar Energy Project Divides Rural Iowa County

DA To Say If Police Cleared For Killing Middleton Workplace Shooter

Wisconsin Tries A More Coordinated Approach To Stop Impaired Driving

Renewable Energy Efforts Made Big Gains In Wisconsin In 2018, Advocate Says

HUD: Nearly 5K Wisconsin Individuals Homeless In 2018

GM Workers Reflect On Life 10 Years After Janesville Plant Closure

Milwaukee County Might See Small Dip In Overdose Deaths For 2018

Bucky's Tuition Promise Makes College Affordable For Nearly 800

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