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Baldwin: Ford Allegations 'Credible,' Kavanaugh Hearing Should Wait

September 20, 2018 - 12:50pm

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a woman more than 30 years ago are "credible," and she wants the Senate to pause its work on Kavanaugh's nomination while the claim is investigated by the FBI.

Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy In Accidental Bus Shooting In Madison

September 20, 2018 - 11:25am

Madison police have arrested a 15-year-old boy suspected of accidentally shooting two teenagers on a city bus near a high school.

Medical Examiner Names Suspect In Middleton Software Company Shooting

September 20, 2018 - 9:45am

The Office of the Dane County Medical examiner has identified the gunman in Wednesday's software company office shooting as 43-year-old Anthony Y. Tong.

Federal Judge Rules State Must Cover Transgender Treatment For Workers

September 19, 2018 - 7:35pm

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's Group Insurance Board and the University of Wisconsin System must cover hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery for transgender state workers.

Lawsuit Claims Kenosha Unified School District Failed To Protect Gay Student From Bullies

September 19, 2018 - 5:40pm

A former student is accusing the Kenosha Unified School District and five school administrators of failing to protect him from student bullying and harassment because of his sexuality.

Suspect In Middleton Software Company Shooting Dead, Was Company Employee

September 19, 2018 - 10:55am

The man who entered WTS Paradigm, a software company in Middleton, on Wednesday morning and shot three people, is dead, according to the Middleton Police Chief Charles Foulke.

Former US Attorney General Eric Holder Campaigns For Evers, Barnes In Milwaukee

September 18, 2018 - 5:05pm

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed Democrat Tony Evers for governor and Mandela Barnes for lieutenant governor Tuesday in Milwaukee.

AG Schimel Wants $1.6M To Hire More Lab Staff

September 18, 2018 - 10:50am

Attorney General Brad Schimel wants an additional $1.6 million in the next state budget to hire more than a dozen more state crime lab employees. Testing delays have plagued the labs for years as police submit more evidence in hopes of developing suspect DNA profiles and other leads. Schimel submitted...

Randy Bryce's Brother Throws Support Behind GOP Opponent Bryan Steil In New Ad

September 18, 2018 - 10:35am

The brother of Democratic U.S. House candidate Randy Bryce endorses his brother's Republican opponent in a new campaign ad in the race to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Ron Johnson: Senate Should Hear From Kavanaugh Accuser

September 17, 2018 - 9:50am

Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the Senate Judiciary Committee should hear from a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were in high school.

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Baldwin: Ford Allegations 'Credible,' Kavanaugh Hearing Should Wait

Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy In Accidental Bus Shooting In Madison

Medical Examiner Names Suspect In Middleton Software Company Shooting

Federal Judge Rules State Must Cover Transgender Treatment For Workers

Lawsuit Claims Kenosha Unified School District Failed To Protect Gay Student From Bullies

Suspect In Middleton Software Company Shooting Dead, Was Company Employee

Former US Attorney General Eric Holder Campaigns For Evers, Barnes In Milwaukee

AG Schimel Wants $1.6M To Hire More Lab Staff

Randy Bryce's Brother Throws Support Behind GOP Opponent Bryan Steil In New Ad

Ron Johnson: Senate Should Hear From Kavanaugh Accuser

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