The Latest Breaking News from Wisconsin

Abortion among major issues at stake in Wisconsin court race

A conservative tilt on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has given Republicans victories in high-stakes cases in recent years, from voting restrictions to gerrymandered legislative districts

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Outdoors notes: Huge sturgeon, Flatfoot Lake, early crocuses and Teddy Roosevelt’s world-record cougar

A huge sturgeon speared in Wisconsin, a note on Flatfoot Lake, remarkably early crocuses, and Teddy Roosevelt’s world-record cougar are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate worked for Republicans

One of the two conservative candidates for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat was paid by state and national Republicans to advise on election issues, including voting by fake electors to cast ballots for Donald Trump even though he lost the state

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Board of School Directors roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Common Council, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Madison Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023

Ice fisherman spears 177-pound sturgeon, joins Heavy Hitters Club

A fisherman accomplished a rare feat on Valentine's Day while ‘sturgeon spearing’ on Lake Winnebago. Yeah, it’s a thing in Wisconsin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #48

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia · Feb 15, 2023

Winter storm to hit Chicago area Thursday, up to 7 inches of snow near Wisconsin border, 3 inches or less in Chicago

“While the heaviest snow accumulations are expected mainly over far northern Illinois and points north and west, slippery travel conditions are likely for most areas roughly along and northwest of I-55,” the National Weather Service said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023

Woman who 'decapitated' man in 'drug-fuelled sex' attacks her lawyer in court

Taylor Schabusiness who is charged with the murder and sexual assault of Shad Thyrion, 25 was pictured attacking her own attorney in a Wisconsin courtroom

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023