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A rebound for 2024 bear season in Wisconsin

The fall bear hunting season in Wisconsin was a success with most management zones meeting or exceeding harvest expectations.

Severe spike in whooping cough cases for kids in Wisconsin

There's a severe spike in whooping cough for kids in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 cases this year compared to 51 cases back in 2023.

14 Recipes To Give You a Taste of the Legendary Wisconsin Supper Club Salad Bar

What can be so special about a salad bar, you ask? That's a question only asked by those who've never been to a supper club salad bar in Wisconsin!

Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney returning to Wisconsin Monday to pitch undecided voters

Less than a week after her campaign blitz across Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris will be returning Monday, her campaign announced Saturday.

How to watch Wisconsin vs. Northwestern: TV channel, streaming info

Wisconsin and Northwestern play at 12 p.m. ET. Spread favorite: Wisconsin (-7.5) Wisconsin has won against Northwestern two times in the past three matchups. In those games, the Badgers have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the total on two occasions. Wisconsin has outscored Northwestern 87 points to 38 in the past three games.

Southeastern Wisconsin weather: Fantastic weekend; Return to Fall next week

Another fantastic stretch of warm weather is upon us! High-pressure keeps the sunshine overhead through the start of next week. Meanwhile, breezy southerly winds bring in warmer air today and tomorrow. Afternoon highs climb into the lower 70s today. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler at the lakefront.

Wisconsin Buc-ee's progress delayed until after November election

The Village of DeForest says it will need help from local officials to navigate the $15-million interchange upgrade needed for the Buc-ee's.

Wisconsin kindergarten vaccination rate among lowest in nation

The state's rate of exemptions from one or more required immunizations is more than double the national average, a new CDC report says.

What channel is Wisconsin vs. Northwestern on? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 8 game

What channel is Wisconsin football vs Northwestern game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin

Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.

CDC: Wisconsin children fall behind other states in vaccination rates

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced children in Wisconsin are behind children in other states when it comes to vaccination rates.

New CDC report shows Wisconsin is behind many other states in child vaccinations

A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that Wisconsin children are behind other states in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The new data

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces the 2024 winner

Jolly Good Soda was declared the winner of Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin's 2024 competition. The winner was announced Thursday at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce's Business Day event.

Wisconsin officer identified in fatal shooting of armed suspect during critical incident

Authorities in southern Wisconsin have released details regarding a critical incident that occurred on Aug. 12, 2024, involving an officer-involved shooting. The officer from the Fitchburg Police Department who shot the suspect,

Wisconsin mother of 3-year-old Elijah Vue charged in his death

The mother of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, whose remains were found a wooded area of Wisconsin, has been charged in connection with his death.

Police in Wisconsin arrest tenant after throwing gaming console out the window, threats at apartment complex

Authorities in Wisconsin responded to multiple 911 calls Wednesday evening after a tenant at an apartment complex was reportedly screaming and throwing items out of a smashed window. On Oct. 16, 2024,

How do I vote in Wisconsin? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Wisconsin.

Made in Wisconsin: Family-owned Palermo's Pizza approaches $1 billion in sales

Inside the Palermo’s headquarters in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, there’s a flurry of activity as a whopping 500,000 pizzas are made every day!

Opinion: Peter Barca: Send me to Congress again to fight for Wisconsin families

We invited House candidates to outline how they'd address 3 critical issues if elected. Here's 1st District candidate Peter Barca's essay.

Harris campaigns in Wisconsin; Trump to address the AI smith dinner in New York

Harris's interview is the latest indication that Democrats during this campaign are increasingly willing to engage with a network well-stocked with supporters of opponent Donald Trump.

Harris skips charity dinner for Wisconsin campaign as Trump pokes fun at opponent

In his speech at the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York, Donald Trump mocked his rival Kamala Harris for choosing not to attend the event. Harris instead decided to campaign in the swing state of Wisconsin. She sent a pre-recorded skit in which she poked fun at Trump. You can watch our recap above.

Wisconsin’s Senate Race Could Come Down to One Key Demographic

MILWAUKEE—With precisely three weeks to go before Election Day, Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin spent Tuesday evening courting black voters with a pitch focused especially on what her party can do for economic opportunity.

Fear and loathing among Wisconsin voters in the final stretch

More than 50 voters interviewed repeatedly used words like “anxious,” “apprehensive,” “scared,” “worried,” and “terrified” to describe their feelings about the other party’s candidate winning.

Wisconsin and Northwestern look to keep momentum in the final 2024 game at the Wildcats’ temporary lakeside stadium

Both Wisconsin and Northwestern are coming off dominant wins entering Saturday’s game at Martin Stadium in Evanston.

Community organizations mobilize Latino voters in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.- A new poll shows Latino voters could be a deciding factor in swing states this presidential election. On Thursday, several community groups met to mobilize these voters in

How Wisconsin transformed into a fast-starting football team this season

The Badgers have scored first in five of their six games, fast starts that have played a role in the team's 4-2 record and 2-1 start in the Big Ten.

Election Live Updates: Harris Visits Wisconsin as Trump Set for Charity Event

Kamala Harris was headed to Wisconsin, while Tim Walz and Bill Clinton were set to campaign together in North Carolina. Donald J. Trump will speak at a charity dinner in Manhattan.

Election 2024: Trump Leads Harris in Wisconsin, Tied in Michigan

Former President Donald Trump has gained a two-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the battleground state of Wisconsin, while the two candidates are still tied in Michigan.

Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks, Odds, and Best Bet: Wildcats Cover TD Spread

The Badgers offense looks disappointing, and our Wisconsin vs. Northwestern predictions expect the Wildcats to keep things tight.

Jolly Good Soda; Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2024

MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association, announced the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin as Jolly Good Soda, manufactured by Krier Foods in Random Lake .

Wisconsin Senate Candidates Stick to the Issues as Polls Tighten

Voters were split on what attracted them to Hovde. Fifty-eight-year-old Bill Berry was drawn to his experience as a businessman and Wisconsin roots, rejecting an attack the Baldwin campaign has made accusing Hovde of being a California banker (to which he has responded by saying he grew up in Madison and has not been a California resident).

Wisconsin decided the 2020 election. How will it vote in 2024?

The entire nation will vote on the next president of the United States this fall, but the election will likely come down to seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. With the outsized importance ...

Kamala Harris in Wisconsin today: Live updates of vice president's schedule, events in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Green Bay

Where is Kamala Harris campaigning today in Wisconsin? Follow here for live updates of her visits to Milwaukee, La Crosse and Green Bay.

Election 2024 live updates: Harris stumps in Wisconsin; Trump to attend Al Smith dinner

The latest news and live updates on the 2024 election as Harris campaigns in Pennsylvania and Trump participates in the Al Smith dinner in New York.

Harris greeted by pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Harris is embarking on a tour across Wisconsin today as she visits three University of Wisconsin system schools to court younger voters.

Thousands of Wisconsin-raised chickens are being given away after a meat processor closed

Nearly 200,000 chickens raised in Wisconsin for meat were given away by farms after a Minnesota meat company went bankrupt.

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