Politics Aug 11 Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor.
Politics Aug 06 After Michigan, Democrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin In a year where voters upset with the Democratic Party mainstream have propelled outsider candidates to victory across the country, this candidate is hoping to buck the trend in Wisconsin.
Politics Aug 03 Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband has made his initial appearance in state court.
Politics Jul 30 Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.
Politics Jul 29 Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Politics Jul 28 Early voting begins in Wisconsin primary featuring chaotic Democratic governor's race Early in-person voting is beginning in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s pick.
Nation Jul 27 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
Nation Jul 23 Police officer's fatal shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, taking the microphone from the police chief and arguing with some attendees who said they wanted to hear more about the investigation.
Politics Jul 09 Democratic socialist Francesca Hong tests how far left voters will go in battleground Wisconsin Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver.
Politics Jul 08 Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for ushering Mexican immigrant away from ICE agents "I have been cast as both a scofflaw and a hero. I am neither. I am a public servant who's just trying to do my job,” Dugan said.