2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Read full article: 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm electionA pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICEA divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home
Read full article: Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group homeA Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth grade classmate to please horror character Slender Man and then fled her group home won't fight extradition from Illinois.
Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is missing after walking away from group home
Read full article: Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is missing after walking away from group homeAuthorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man is missing after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home.
Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'
Read full article: Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters
Read full article: Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of votersA Wisconsin judge has put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in the battleground state before the next statewide election in February.
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order
Read full article: Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification orderThe Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed results
Read full article: Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed resultsTexas Democrats have fled the state in an effort to keep Republicans from approving a new U.S. House map that could boost their slim congressional majority next year.
The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives
Read full article: The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectivesA new college sports agency has rejected certain NIL deals involving donor-backed collectives.
Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says
Read full article: Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission saysAn investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundariesThe liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state’s current congressional district boundaries before the 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneys
Read full article: Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneysA Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man illegally evade immigration agents is seeking donations to fund her defense.
Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention
Read full article: Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP conventionA Wisconsin prosecutor has cleared police officers from Ohio of criminal liability in a fatal shooting near the Republican National Convention last summer.
South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem
Read full article: South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief NoemStudents and faculty at Dakota State University are facing free speech concerns for the first time now that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to deliver the commencement speech May 10.
Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order
Read full article: Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion orderInvestigators have concluded that the leak of a Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion order last year was likely deliberate, but they were unable to determine who was responsible.
Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting
Read full article: Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion votingA lawsuit in battleground Wisconsin seeks to legalize a once-popular practice of fusion voting, where the same candidate could appear on the ballot as nominated by multiple political parties.
Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leaving
Read full article: Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leavingThe Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized the party in the swing state will be leaving his position in June after a six-year run that included a string of victories and “agonizingly close” losses.
Billionaires Musk and Soros push Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending over $100M
Read full article: Billionaires Musk and Soros push Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending over $100MSpending by billionaires including Elon Musk and George Soros has helped push total spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by the Democratic-backed candidate over $100 million.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's win
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's winSusan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.
Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attention
Read full article: Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attentionTotal spending on Wisconsin’s pivotal Supreme Court race has reached more than $81 million, including more than $17 million by groups funded by Trump adviser Elon Musk.
Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns
Read full article: Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concernsThe Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched state Supreme Court race has resurfaced long debunked concerns about voting fraud because of the late reporting of ballots in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin audit of Trump win finds not a single voting machine error
Read full article: Wisconsin audit of Trump win finds not a single voting machine errorA new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore
Read full article: Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ over Hollywood veteran Demi MooreMikey Madison has won the best actress Oscar for “Anora” in an upset over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore.
Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture
Read full article: Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class pictureFive days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientation.
What will win at a nailbiter Oscars? AP's film writers make their predictions
Read full article: What will win at a nailbiter Oscars? AP's film writers make their predictionsBy the time the Oscars wind around after months of other award shows and constant handicapping, the prizes can feel almost predetermined.
Shelstad sends game to OT with a deep 3 as Oregon pulls out a 77-73 win vs. No. 11 Wisconsin
Read full article: Shelstad sends game to OT with a deep 3 as Oregon pulls out a 77-73 win vs. No. 11 WisconsinNate Bittle had 23 points and Jackson Shelstad made a desperation 3 to force overtime as Oregon beat No. 11 Wisconsin 77-73.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Read full article: Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple playersIllinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake.
Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
Read full article: Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concernsA new television attack ad in Wisconsin’s hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal candidate, a move that her campaign claims could be a violation of a recently enacted state law.
Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low
Read full article: Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year lowThe number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinator.
Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties
Read full article: Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep tiesAn official at the Wisconsin school where a student shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student says the 15-year-old was in her first semester there.
Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Read full article: Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attackPolice say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school.
Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 years
Read full article: Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 yearsHundreds of people in the U.S. have died in shootings over the past 25 years in places like offices, stores and theaters.
Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a 'combination of factors'
Read full article: Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a 'combination of factors'Investigators in Wisconsin are trying to determine a motive in a school shooting that left a teacher and a student dead and two other children in critical condition.
Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Read full article: Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in WisconsinPolice in Madison, Wisconsin, believe multiple factors prompted a 15-year-old student to open fire at a private Christian school, but they declined to share those Tuesday.
The Latest: Teacher and a student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
Read full article: The Latest: Teacher and a student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in WisconsinA student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another student in the final week before Christmas break.
Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Read full article: Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in WisconsinPolice say a 15-year-old student killed a teacher and another teenager with a handgun at a Christian school in Wisconsin.
The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage
Read full article: The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriageThe wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could abscond to Europe has filed a court action to end the couple's marriage.
Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st loss
Read full article: Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st lossVladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points – including three straight baskets inside down the stretch – and Michigan defeated No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Read full article: Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicatedFormer NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is valid
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is validAn attorney representing a conservate prosecutor is struggling to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'
Read full article: Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'Kamala Harris is calling for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tries to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”.
No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State
Read full article: No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio StatePenn State coach James Franklin isn’t sure if starting quarterback Drew Allar will be ready to play when the No. 3 Nittany Lions host No. 4 Ohio State.
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
Read full article: Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messageVoting rights advocates on Tuesday asked the state and federal departments of justice to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers’ creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be “extreme" and “crazy.”.
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening series
Read full article: Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening seriesWisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted into the locker room after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama.
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
Read full article: Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state WisconsinVice President Kamala Harris has put a charge in Wisconsin's most powerful Democratic stronghold, Dane County, where enthusiasm and volunteer support for President Joe Biden had been slipping.
Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Read full article: Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief planA federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker
Read full article: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmakerA judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting the longest-serving Wisconsin Assembly speaker in state history, likely putting an end to the recall push.
Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
Read full article: Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip gardenSomeone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke.
Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle
Read full article: Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifleAuthorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon.
President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers
Read full article: President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowersPresident Joe Biden will announce a significant new plan next week to cancel federal student loan debt for new categories of borrowers.
Summer-like conditions with record temperatures lead to first Wisconsin tornadoes in February
Read full article: Summer-like conditions with record temperatures lead to first Wisconsin tornadoes in FebruaryThe first tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February came on a day that broke records for warmth, the type of severe weather normally seen in the late spring and summer.
Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten title
Read full article: Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten titleWhen two early road losses threatened to derail No. 2 Purdue’s Big Ten championship journey, the Boilermakers charted a different course.
Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022
Read full article: Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022A judge has postponed the trial of an Illinois man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence.
Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikely
Read full article: Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikelyThe Republican leader of Wisconsin’s Assembly who had threatened possible impeachment of a new liberal state Supreme Court justice over her views on redistricting now says such a move is “super unlikely.”.
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
Read full article: A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soonWisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024.
Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejects GOP call to recuse on redistricting cases
Read full article: Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejects GOP call to recuse on redistricting casesThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted 4-3 along partisan lines to hear a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative maps after a newly elected liberal justice declined to recuse herself.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
Read full article: Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite rulingA coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justice
Read full article: Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justiceWisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature is talking about impeaching a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice even before she has heard a case.
Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheese
Read full article: Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheeseA common practice in drawing state legislative districts has come under question in Wisconsin, where a lawsuit is seeking to reshape voting districts before the 2024 elections.
Hannah Roberts of the US wins her fourth straight freestyle BMX world championship
Read full article: Hannah Roberts of the US wins her fourth straight freestyle BMX world championshipHannah Roberts of the U.S. won the freestyle BMX world title for the fourth consecutive time and fifth overall Monday in Glasgow, Scotland.
Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn maps
Read full article: Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn mapsA lawsuit filed with Wisconsin’s newly liberal-controlled state Supreme Court argues that Republican-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redone.
Wisconsin's high court, which almost overturned Biden's win in the state, flips to liberal control
Read full article: Wisconsin's high court, which almost overturned Biden's win in the state, flips to liberal controlWisconsin Democrats are celebrating the beginning of a new era for the state Supreme Court as it flips from conservative to liberal control for the first time in 15 years.
Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin
Read full article: Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in WisconsinFourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over abortion, maps
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over abortion, mapsThe liberal candidate for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court isn't backing down from her support for abortion rights or her belief that the state's Republican-drawn legislative maps are unfair.
UIL State Wrestling 2023 Recap: Day 1
Read full article: UIL State Wrestling 2023 Recap: Day 1High school wrestlers from across the greater San Antonio area travel to the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday morning for the 2023 UIL State tournament, looking to punch their tickets to Saturday’s championship rounds.
Wisconsin, North Carolina governors ban popular TikTok app
Read full article: Wisconsin, North Carolina governors ban popular TikTok appWisconsin and North Carolina have become the latest states to ban the use of TikTok on state phones and other devices, a move that comes after nearly half of the states nationwide have blocked the popular social media app owned by a Chinese company.
Advocates sound alarm as in-home maternity, family care program funding set to expire
Read full article: Advocates sound alarm as in-home maternity, family care program funding set to expireThe funding for a Nurse-Family Partnership is currently at stake. The family care program provides one-of-a-kind care to a client's home that follows families from pregnancy through a child's toddler years.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
WATCH: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party at Madison-Clark district showdown from Heroes
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party at Madison-Clark district showdown from HeroesDavid and RJ are interacting with the fans, band members, cheerleaders and students who are part of the atmosphere that makes Friday nights great.
Long-term mortgage rates under 5% for 1st time in 4 months
Read full article: Long-term mortgage rates under 5% for 1st time in 4 monthsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell below 5% for the first time in four months this week, just after the Federal Reserve jacked up its main borrowing rate in an aggressive effort to get inflation under control.
MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB Draft
Read full article: MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB DraftJace Jung and Cole Phillips are just two of the newest local talents from the greater San Antonio area to enter the Major Leagues.
Average long-term US mortgage rates bounce back up to 5.51%
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rates bounce back up to 5.51%Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were back up this week, just as the latest government data shows inflation has not slowed, meaning the Federal Reserve is almost certain to raise its benchmark borrowing rate again.
Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting
Read full article: Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shootingThe man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers reject abortion ban repeal
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican lawmakers reject abortion ban repealRepublican legislators in Wisconsin have quickly adjourned a special session that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called to repeal the state's dormant abortion ban without taking any action.
UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1
Read full article: UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1High school wrestlers from across the greater San Antonio area travel to the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday morning for the UIL State tournament, looking to punch their tickets to Saturday's championship rounds.
HIGHLIGHTS: UIL Region IV-6A Wrestling Championships
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: UIL Region IV-6A Wrestling ChampionshipsHighlights and reaction from the UIL Region 4-6A wrestling championships on Saturday afternoon at Littleton Gym, as area wrestlers compete for regional titles and berths in this year's state tournament.
New Braunfels edges Johnson in epic shootout; East Central wins defensive battle against Reagan; Brandeis, Canyon volleyball heading to UIL State
Read full article: New Braunfels edges Johnson in epic shootout; East Central wins defensive battle against Reagan; Brandeis, Canyon volleyball heading to UIL StateNew Braunfels and East Central made history as part of an incredible first week of playoff action in KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage of the high school football season.