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Brendan Dassey's Attorneys Ask Gov. Evers To Pardon Him

October 2, 2019 - 1:05pm

Attorneys for Brendan Dassey, a Wisconsin man whose case gained national attention in Netflix’s 2015 documentary series "Making a Murderer," have asked Gov. Tony Evers to pardon him.

Head Of Wisconsin State Patrol Looks To Diversify Agency Through Recruitment

October 2, 2019 - 11:45am

Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell said he's looking to increase diversity within the agency as the recruitment period approaches in November.

Madison's Acting Police Chief Won't Apply To Stay In The Job

October 2, 2019 - 5:30am

Madison Acting Police Chief Victor Wahl said he won't be looking to stay in the position permanently — but he could still serve as chief for months.

6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce Could Be Eliminated

October 1, 2019 - 6:05am

A bipartisan bill is working its way through the state Legislature that would eliminate the six-month waiting period after a divorce is finalized before a person can remarry.

Push To Retire Native American Mascots Finds Support From School Districts Statewide

October 1, 2019 - 6:00am

School boards across Wisconsin have come out in favor of urging an end to Native American mascots statewide. The resolution originated in Wausau and picked up support from more than a dozen boards in a month.

Milwaukee's 'We Got This' Garden Offers Work, Life Skills To Young Men

October 1, 2019 - 5:05am

At 8 a.m. — not a minute after — on Saturday mornings in the summer, young men from Milwaukee’s north side are ready to work.

Former Madison Police Chief Says Political Frustrations Led To Retirement

September 30, 2019 - 5:05pm

Michael Koval abruptly announced his retirement yesterday and left his post immediately. His tenure was marked by use of force and criticism, locally and sometimes nationally.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Says He Feels Sorry For President Trump

September 30, 2019 - 10:55am

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said he feels sorry for President Donald Trump amid the ongoing impeachment inquiry and that he believes the president's call to the Ukrainian president was legitimate.

Medical College Of Wisconsin Looking At Cancer Disparities Among Hispanic Community

September 30, 2019 - 5:55am

The Medical College of Wisconsin are finding was to combat cancer disparities among Hispanics.

Menomonie Housing Authority Lifts Ban On Tenants Keeping Guns In Rentals

September 30, 2019 - 5:55am

The city of Menomonie's housing authority has changed a policy banning tenants from keeping guns in their homes. The move was in response to a potential legal challenge brought by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty that said the firearm ban was unconstitutional.

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Brendan Dassey's Attorneys Ask Gov. Evers To Pardon Him

Head Of Wisconsin State Patrol Looks To Diversify Agency Through Recruitment

Madison's Acting Police Chief Won't Apply To Stay In The Job

6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce Could Be Eliminated

Push To Retire Native American Mascots Finds Support From School Districts Statewide

Milwaukee's 'We Got This' Garden Offers Work, Life Skills To Young Men

Former Madison Police Chief Says Political Frustrations Led To Retirement

US Sen. Ron Johnson Says He Feels Sorry For President Trump

Medical College Of Wisconsin Looking At Cancer Disparities Among Hispanic Community

Menomonie Housing Authority Lifts Ban On Tenants Keeping Guns In Rentals

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