February 19, 2024 Drunk driver gets 25 years for killing 5 in Milwaukee crash Anteyona Sandifer, 21, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing five people — four of whom were minors — in a 2022 car crash while under the influence.
February 19, 2024 Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday in a move that is hailed as a political victory for Democrats.
February 16, 2024 Convicted felon charged with fatally shooting Wisconsin bartender, husband A 57-year-old convicted felon from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, has been charged in the killings of Gina and Emerson Weingart, who were fatally shot just after midnight on Feb. 1.
February 15, 2024 Video shows heavy equipment dangling off Wisconsin parking garage after it tipped over while clearing snow While clearing snow on Thursday morning In Madison, a piece of heavy equipment was caught on video dangling over the side of a parking garage.
February 15, 2024 Wisconsin lawmakers weigh crackdowns on AI-generated political ads, child porn Wisconsin lawmakers were set Thursday to vote on proposals regulating artificial intelligence, with top concerns including political disinformation and child pornography.
February 15, 2024 Wisconsin Assembly passes GOP-backed constitutional amendment limiting diversity efforts The Wisconsin state Assembly, led by Republicans, has approved a constitutional amendment aiming to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the state.
February 15, 2024 Republican businessman Eric Hovde to launch bid for Wisconsin US Senate seat Republican businessman Eric Hovde is set to launch a bid for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, his campaign spokesperson said.
February 14, 2024 Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing her alleged abuser, arrested in Louisiana after 2 weeks on the run A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run.
February 13, 2024 Lawmakers advance bill requiring Universities of Wisconsin to admit all top-performing high schoolers The Universities of Wisconsin would be required to guarantee admissions for up to the to 10% highest-performing members of the Badger State's high school population.
February 13, 2024 Wisconsin's GOP-led Legislature makes second attempt to draw maps before Supreme Court does Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Senate is attempting to pass a new legislative map before the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court does, officials say.