The Latest Breaking News from Wisconsin

Trump campaign knew ‘fake electors’ scheme was fraudulent, panel argues

Text message appears to indicate campaign sought to use certificates it knew were not state-certified to obstruct Biden’s victory

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2022

Wisconsin's Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation

Evidence revealed at the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection shows that an aide for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told former Vice President Mike Pence’s staff that the Republican from Wisconsin wanted to hand-deliver fake elector votes from Wisconsin and Michigan

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

21-Year-Old Rider Hopes To Set New World Record Around Globe, By Bike

Wisconsin is home to Bridget McCutchen, a 21-year-old rider aiming for a new world record for youngest rider and woman to ride a motorbike around the world.

RideApart · Jun 21, 2022

Nothing lasts forever, but manhole covers come close — visiting a foundry that makes them for Chicago

A trip to the Neenah Foundry, maker of much of Chicago’s overlooked infrastructure for more than a century, uncovers the complex manufacture of cast-iron sewer lids.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2022

Golfweek’s Father of the Year 2022: Mike Keiser, dad to four and founder of Bandon Dunes

Mike Keiser instilled in his boys a deep curiosity, which has translated into some of the best golf course developments in the world.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022

Some clinics halting abortions while bracing for Roe's fall

Abortion providers are bracing for the final days of the U.S. Supreme Court’s guarantee of a right to an abortion

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Wisconsin "auditor" may lose law license

Ex-Judge Michael Gableman was held in contempt after throwing "tantrum" and accusations at judge

Salon · Jun 16, 2022

Wisconsin Democratic candidates have raised $5.6 million more than Republicans

In Wisconsin, state-level candidates have raised $26.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $12.9 million and Republican candidates have raised $7.3 million. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 15, 2022

Wisconsin election investigator fined $2K daily for contempt

A Wisconsin judge has ordered the investigator hired by Republicans to look into the 2020 election in Wisconsin be fined $2,000 a day until he complies with court orders related to open records requests

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

An iconic American endangered species is at the heart of a political war in Wisconsin

The state’s wolf population is determined by political volleying, with each side of the debate seeking easy answers.

Inverse · Jun 12, 2022