Winners of 2025 MacArthur ‘genius’ awards and $800,000 prizes are announced
A political scientist who studies what helps people connect across differences. A novelist whose books about Native American…
Wisconsin legislator accused of threatening to shoot fellow Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are accusing one of their own of threatening to kill three of…
Conservative justice won’t seek reelection to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday that she will not…
Wisconsin judge accused of helping man avoid ICE loses bid to drop case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest by U.S. immigration agents…
Brewers pay tribute to Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremony
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired…
Brewers win 14th straight by beating Reds in 11 innings
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And,…
States rethink an old rule that allows drivers to determine the speed limit
Rose Hammond pushed authorities for years to lower the 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane road that…
Midwest flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair and cuts power
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued…
Astronaut James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at 97
CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into…
Smoke from Canada brings unhealthy air to large swaths of Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least…
Milwaukee man gets life in prison for dismembering woman on first date
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee man who killed a 19-year-old college student on their first date and…
Trump tariffs could increase factory costs by up to 4.5%: analysis
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies…