Nation Dec 15 Trial begins for Wisconsin judge charged with helping man evade immigration agents By Todd Richmond, Associated Press
Politics Dec 15 Former Trump aides appear in Wisconsin court over 2020 fake elector scheme charges The Wisconsin case was filed a year ago, but it has been tied up as the Trump aides have fought, unsuccessfully so far, to have the charges dismissed. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Dec 12 Two Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterms A pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms, even as attorneys for one case argued Friday in court that there's still time to enact… By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 11 ‘What is happening?’ Milwaukee area recovers from record rain and flooding The Milwaukee area is drying out after weekend rain hits unofficial state records. Unofficially, more than 14 inches fell in less than 24 hours in one spot, causing rivers to flood, washing out vehicles, and cutting power to thousands. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 10 Flooding shuts down Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. By Associated Press
Jul 24 Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term next year By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Evers' tenure as governor has been marked by his often contentious relationship with the Legislature, which Republicans have controlled since 2011. Continue reading
Jul 02 Wisconsin’s 176-year-old abortion ban struck down by state Supreme Court By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The ban was in effect until 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nullified it, and was never repealed. Conservatives argued that the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe reactivated the prohibition. Democratic Attorney… Continue reading
Jun 25 Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republicans in battle over governor’s veto powers By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Continue reading
Jun 16 Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration alleging racial discrimination against white farmers By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Adam Faust was among several farmers who successfully sued the Biden administration in 2021 for race discrimination in a USDA program. Continue reading
May 15 Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade federal immigration agents pleads not guilty By Todd Richmond, Associated Press A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade federal immigration agents has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. Continue reading