The Latest Breaking News from Wisconsin

In 1871, Wisconsin’s Peshtigo Fire killed more than 1,200 people as Chicago burned, becoming the deadliest wildfire in US history

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 stands as a grim testament to nature’s fury, claiming over 1,200 lives and marking it as the deadliest wildfire in American history. This catastrophic event unfolded in Wisconsin with unimaginable speed. While overshadowed by the Chicago Fire, the immense toll on Peshtigo's community was staggering.

The Times of India · Aug 12

In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every year

A railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a popular recreational trail and a wildlife corridor connecting forests, wetlands, prairies and farmland.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Moderate Crowley beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin governor's primary

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Wednesday eked out a stunningly narrow win against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic party primary for the Wisconsin governor's race. Crowley's win by less than a percentage point comes as the party faces a divide between establishment candidates and an insurgent progressive…

France 24 · Aug 12

Wisconsin woman completes shopping at Walmart, only for an employee to allegedly print an extra receipt to check her cart: ‘How is it fair?’

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We Got This Covered · Aug 12

Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 11

Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

Wisconsin abandoned this railway in 1964, but its old tracks became a green corridor connecting forests, wetlands and wildlife habitat

Deep in the driftless hills of southwestern Wisconsin lies a railway corridor that has not carried a train since 1964, yet it remains one of the busiest routes in the region, only now the traffic moves on hooves, wings and two feet rather than steel wheels. The Elroy Sparta line…

The Times of India · Aug 11

At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Aug 11

Francesca Hong Surges in Wisconsin: Frontrunner Faces Trump's Mockery and Her Own Party's Doubts

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, leads the Wisconsin governor primary amidst criticism from Donald Trump and scepticism within her party, highlighting a turbulent race with significant national attention.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin?

Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up

The Guardian - US · Aug 10