Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline
If the ruling stands, absentee ballots will have to be delivered to Wisconsin election clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day if they are to be counted. Results of the presidential race in the pivotal swing state would be known within hours of polls closing.
If the ruling stands, absentee ballots will have to be delivered to Wisconsin election clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day if they are to be counted. Results of the presidential race in the pivotal swing state would be known within hours of polls closing.
Police: Gas deployed in Wauwatosa; windows broken at businesses
A curfew took effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Wauwatosa, with police noting everyone should stay home until 6 a.m. Thursday, except those going to and from work.
A curfew took effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Wauwatosa, with police noting everyone should stay home until 6 a.m. Thursday, except those going to and from work.
DA: No charges against Officer Mensah in shooting of Alvin Cole
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
Investigator: Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah should be fired
A police officer who has shot and killed three people in a Milwaukee suburb should be fired because the risk is too great that he'll shoot a fourth person.
A police officer who has shot and killed three people in a Milwaukee suburb should be fired because the risk is too great that he'll shoot a fourth person.
Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging
The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Uncle: Jacob Blake now being treated at Illinois rehab center
Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.
Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.
Invasive Asian Lady Beetles are swarming Wisconsin, not Ladybugs
One insect, in particular, is especially visible this time of year and is often confused with the Ladybug.
One insect, in particular, is especially visible this time of year and is often confused with the Ladybug.
Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.
Rittenhouse to sue Biden, campaign for libel, attorney says
Rittenhouse’s legal team has continuously argued that the teenager was defending himself when he fired his weapon on Aug. 25.
Rittenhouse’s legal team has continuously argued that the teenager was defending himself when he fired his weapon on Aug. 25.
Wisconsinites drink more than half the world's brandy, Korbel says
According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.
According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.
7 shot at funeral home near Fond du Lac and Townsend in Milwaukee
There was a funeral taking place at Serenity Funeral Home when the shooting happened, according to police.
There was a funeral taking place at Serenity Funeral Home when the shooting happened, according to police.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will not ride the rails for 2020
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appellate court halts Wisconsin ballot-counting extension
As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge had sided with Democrats and their allies to extend the deadline until Nov. 9.
As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge had sided with Democrats and their allies to extend the deadline until Nov. 9.
Voters struggling with witness rules in early voting
Voters in a handful of states, including Wisconsin, are facing a requirement that already is tripping up thousands.
Voters in a handful of states, including Wisconsin, are facing a requirement that already is tripping up thousands.
Teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition to Wisconsin
A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha fought his return to Wisconsin.
A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha fought his return to Wisconsin.
Wisconsin authorities investigate trays of mail, absentee ballots found in ditch
Police are investigating how three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, ended up in a ditch in Wisconsin.
Police are investigating how three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, ended up in a ditch in Wisconsin.
Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys portray him as 'American patriot'
Kyle Rittenhouse’s high-profile defense and fund-raising teams refused to speak to The Associated Press about their strategy ahead of the teen’s next court appearance, a hearing in Illinois on whether to return him to Wisconsin.
Kyle Rittenhouse’s high-profile defense and fund-raising teams refused to speak to The Associated Press about their strategy ahead of the teen’s next court appearance, a hearing in Illinois on whether to return him to Wisconsin.
Lawsuit claims Facebook groups led to fatal shootings in Kenosha
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Despite long stretch of Democratic victories, Wisconsin has been a battleground for decades
America’s Dairyland is a swing state, and it has been for generations.
America’s Dairyland is a swing state, and it has been for generations.
Sec. Pompeo warns of China influence in state, local governments
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.