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Evers pardons 30 more people, raises pardon total to 337

December 28, 2021 - 9:45am

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.

Renewed proposal from Democrats would penalize 'stealthing' in Wisconsin

December 28, 2021 - 6:00am

The plan would allow for civil action against people who knowingly sabotage their partner's birth control without consent.

Wausau's Hmong museum displays unique artifacts from Southeast Asian history

December 28, 2021 - 5:45am

A unique collection of Hmong artifacts from Laos has a new home in Wausau. It's the product of decades of collection and dozens of trips abroad.

More utility-scale solar projects went online in 2021 than any other year in Wisconsin

December 28, 2021 - 5:30am

Wisconsin utilities installed and placed into service more solar power in 2021 than any other year as utility-scale solar projects are increasing. The growth of renewable electricity is expected to accelerate as part of efforts to meet carbon reduction goals to stave off the worst effects of climate change.

National Weather Service confirms early December storm spawned 8 tornadoes

December 27, 2021 - 10:15am

The National Weather Service has confirmed a rare December wind storm spawned eight tornadoes across west-central Wisconsin.

Taylor wants Milwaukee mayor spot after quitting lieutenant governor bid

December 27, 2021 - 9:05am

Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor has a new political goal after dropping her bid for lieutenant governor: becoming mayor of Milwaukee.

Evers says he might support bail changes after Waukesha parade tragedy

December 27, 2021 - 7:50am

Gov. Tony Evers says he might support efforts to overhaul Wisconsin’s bail system, which has come under scrutiny since the Waukesha Christmas parade deaths.

Construction ahead of schedule on SOM-designed exhibition hall coming to De Pere

December 27, 2021 - 6:05am

The architects behind One World Trade Center in New York and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai have a new building coming to De Pere. The Mulva Cultural Center will host traveling exhibitions, and it'll feature a movie theater, sculpture gardens and a restaurant.

Invasive moth back on the rise in Wisconsin thanks to dry spring and summer

December 27, 2021 - 5:45am

An invasive moth that damages trees and shrubs may have lost its common name this year, but in Wisconsin it's gained population.

Gov. Tony Evers says he'll focus on distributing, getting more federal support amid COVID-19 surge

December 27, 2021 - 12:00am

As Wisconsin enters a new stage of the pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers says he's focusing on ways federal support can help the state cope.

Fast-moving storm to affect travel in Upper Midwest states

December 26, 2021 - 11:25am

A winter storm system was building steam in South Dakota Sunday morning and has prompted weather alerts in eastern North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.

'Evolve or die': Wisconsin’s labor shortage could last years. Here’s how employers, workers can succeed

December 26, 2021 - 8:00am

Thousands of jobs are going unfilled due to longstanding demographic trends and workers’ changing expectations about benefits, pay, hours and workplace culture. That means employers must rethink recruitment.

Lena Taylor abandons lieutenant governor bid

December 25, 2021 - 5:35am

A Democratic state senator from Milwaukee has given up on her lieutenant governor run.

City to remove temporary Waukesha parade memorial

December 25, 2021 - 5:30am

Officials in Waukesha plan to take down a temporary memorial honoring the people killed and injured when an SUV plowed through the city's Christmas parade last month.

Wisconsin Democratic leader: Future of Wisconsin elections hinges on 2022 governor's race

December 24, 2021 - 6:00am

The Democratic leader of the state Assembly says Democrats losing the governor's office in 2022 would lead to major changes to Wisconsin election laws.

UW researchers look to sharks for new COVID-19 treatment

December 24, 2021 - 5:55am

Researchers from UW-Madison are developing a COVID-19 treatment that uses shark antibodies. While human trials are still a long way off, the research could help prepare for the next outbreak.

As schools struggle with food supply chains, Wisconsin farmers help fill the gaps

December 24, 2021 - 5:25am

Prices and a lack of staff and space to process fresh products are some of the biggest barriers keeping schools from buying more local products.

At swearing-in ceremony, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson pledges to fight rising crime

December 23, 2021 - 1:25pm

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson said he will direct every city department to take steps designed to address what he called the "scourge" of reckless driving and rising gun violence in the city.

Foxconn qualifies for nearly $30M in tax credits

December 23, 2021 - 12:40pm

For the first time since the company broke ground in Wisconsin in 2018, Foxconn has qualified for state tax credits.

Freezing rain leads to I-94 crash involving around 40 vehicles

December 23, 2021 - 11:30am

Freezing rain in parts of western Wisconsin caused an early morning crash involving around 40 vehicles along I-94 between Black River Falls and Osseo in Jackson County.

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Evers pardons 30 more people, raises pardon total to 337

Renewed proposal from Democrats would penalize 'stealthing' in Wisconsin

Wausau's Hmong museum displays unique artifacts from Southeast Asian history

More utility-scale solar projects went online in 2021 than any other year in Wisconsin

National Weather Service confirms early December storm spawned 8 tornadoes

Taylor wants Milwaukee mayor spot after quitting lieutenant governor bid

Evers says he might support bail changes after Waukesha parade tragedy

Construction ahead of schedule on SOM-designed exhibition hall coming to De Pere

Invasive moth back on the rise in Wisconsin thanks to dry spring and summer

Gov. Tony Evers says he'll focus on distributing, getting more federal support amid COVID-19 surge

Fast-moving storm to affect travel in Upper Midwest states

'Evolve or die': Wisconsin’s labor shortage could last years. Here’s how employers, workers can succeed

Lena Taylor abandons lieutenant governor bid

City to remove temporary Waukesha parade memorial

Wisconsin Democratic leader: Future of Wisconsin elections hinges on 2022 governor's race

UW researchers look to sharks for new COVID-19 treatment

As schools struggle with food supply chains, Wisconsin farmers help fill the gaps

At swearing-in ceremony, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson pledges to fight rising crime

Foxconn qualifies for nearly $30M in tax credits

Freezing rain leads to I-94 crash involving around 40 vehicles

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