Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Republican Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil won re-election two years ago, but Democrats think he could be vulnerable in the upcoming midterms. Kenosha County's top prosecutor had his law license reinstated, one day after it was suspended. Plus, we hear about the Wisconsin origins of folk hero Paul Bunyan.

The Kenosha County's District Attorney is accused of willfully failing to cooperate with misconduct investigations. The plane that made an emergency landing with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany inside has been recovered. And, a look at how cuts in federal food benefits are impacting rural communities.

Congressman Tom Tiffany's plane made an emergency landing in a lake Saturday night before he and the pilot swam to safety. Wisconsin's congressional map is back in court with arguments before the state Supreme Court this week. And, a group of Marquette University students have found housing at a community for senior citizens.

An off-duty firefighter riding a motorcycle toward the World Trade Center became one of the best-known photographs of 911. Now, the motorcycle is in Milwaukee. Plus, Planned Parenthood has a new lawsuit challenging abortion restrictions in Wisconsin. And, the state pushes back on Enbridge's Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.

A dozen local governments in Waukesha County are facing a lawsuit over their use of Flock cameras. Congressman Derrick Van Orden was among the featured speakers as the Republican midterm convention kicked off in Dallas. And, a look at the challenges getting broadband to the "last mile" of rural customers in Wisconsin.

The massive gas leak on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline last month was the largest in Wisconsin in more than five decades. And as 50,000 mail-in ballots head to Wisconsin voters, the U.S. Supreme Court could still intervene. And, Wisconsin farmers and meat processors discuss the Trump administration's latest efforts to fix a nationwide shortage of beef.

New tariffs on U.S. goods go into effect today as the trade war continues with Canada. Republicans are gearing up for the party's first-ever midterm convention, but some politicians are skipping it. And, Wisconsin faces dwindling funding for agricultural conservation.

What's the best hamburger in Wisconsin? A new book delves into exactly what makes the classic sandwich so great. And, a story from Wisconsin Life about how the tuba anchors the UW marching band.

A deadly disease affecting deer in southeastern Wisconsin is continuing to spread. And Enbridge says it hopes to resume work on its Line 5 reroute next week following a gas leak at the site.

Lawmakers have voted unanimously to help residents in some parts of Wisconsin clean up PFAS contamination. A recent tornado in the Menasha area could impact which party wins control of the state Assembly this November. And, a Wisconsin company is marketing what they call a "natural" American cheese.

The Trump administration is launching a new investigation of alleged voter fraud in nine states, including Wisconsin. A developer plans to build two new natural gas plants in northeastern Wisconsin. And, Milwaukee is limiting police access to Flock cameras.

Following a gas leak, Enbridge is temporarily halting all work on its Line 5 construction project in Wisconsin. The number of people incarcerated in Wisconsin has reached an all-time high. And Eau Claire leaders seek answers on outside law enforcement agencies dropping people who are homeless in the city.

Following an EF-3 tornado last month, students in the Menasha community head back to class today.  A measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin is continuing to grow. And, children in western Wisconsin will soon benefit from the legacy of legendary singer and songwriter Dolly Parton.

The state calling on energy company Enbridge to halt work on its Line 5 reroute after a gas leak this week. Sheboygan could be the latest Wisconsin community to cut […]

Wisconsin will be getting at least 219 million dollars from a settlement with the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. That's after multiple states sued, accusing Meta of designing its apps to be addictive to children.

For the first time in nearly half a century, a pair of endangered piping plovers nested this summer on Wisconsin Point in Superior.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in the Fox Valley yesterday (MON) speaking to workers from Oshkosh Corporation, which makes military vehicles. He was highlighting domestic defense manufacturing while pushing the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request. The chair of the state's Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections is seeking answers about a vote-counting delay in Milwaukee on election day.

Organizations that provide help for low-income Wisconsin residents, as well as the state agencies that help fund the groups, could face audits from a state legislative committee.

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that hospitals in Wisconsin are charging much more for inpatient services than in Illinois. A newly-created state board meets to consider Wisconsin's first commutations in decades. And, hear about Milwaukee County's public beer gardens.

The City of Green bay has begun its investigation into how duplicate absentee ballots were sent to voters in back-to-back elections, and the Wisconsin DNR is confirming a new infectious, and often fatal disease in deer found in Washington county.

The measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin is growing. In the last week, the state says the number of new cases has climbed from two to nearly 40. And With the general election campaign for governor underway, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying to paint his Democratic opponent as too supportive of the data center industry.

Tech giant Oracle is dropping its lawsuit against Wisconsin utility regulators over financial support requirements tied to data center. Also, Leaders of the Universities of Wisconsin System say they hope to freeze tuition for the next two years. At the same time, they plan to launch a new program to make school more affordable for the average family.

A $1 million deal will conserve 1,200 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's Northwoods and the first poll of the Wisconsin's governor's race since the primary ended is out. We've got the results.

Today we’re bringing you the latest episode of Inside Wisconsin Politics. Every week the team breaks down the biggest Capitol stories and what they mean for Wisconsinites.

State health officials have confirmed an outbreak of 15 measles cases. There will likely be at least a half dozen more. The ad war is underway in the general election campaign for governor. And, a story about why Wisconsin is a leader in frozen pizza production.

Hours after David Crowley won his primary for governor, he was touring the state with other Democrats calling for the party to come together.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, narrowly defeating Madison Representative Francesca Hong.

Wisconsin voters head to the polls today where the high profile race is a four-way Democratic primary for governor.

Wisconsin's Democratic candidates for governor have been crisscrossing the state as the campaign comes to a close. Tomorrow is election day in Wisconsin. We asked voters who they're supporting, and why.

Federal changes to HeadStart under President Donald Trump could make the early education program less effective.  Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong is facing a controversy over her stance on Thanksgiving. And, hear how data centers and other economic issues are playing out in the primary races for governor.

Police in Madison made more arrests as protesters blocked roads and set fires after the city cleared an encampment.

After nearly two weeks, the city of Madison cleared the protest encampment that had blocked a busy intersection where a police shooting took place.

An apparent tornado on Monday caused catastrophic damage in the Fox Valley. The city of Menasha was especially hard-hit. 

The city of Madison has been an outlier in its decision to not equip most police officers with body cameras. Now, there's a chance that could change.

Madison officials have identified the man who police shot and killed after a skirmish on a city street Wednesday. And, Democrats have filed a lawsuit challenging a state policy that prevents people from changing their absentee ballots in the race for governor. And Lake Invanhoe celebrates its centennial.

Police shot and killed a man in Madison yesterday after they say he injured officers with a knife. Hundreds of people turned out to protest.

With the help of a few megadonors, Wisconsin's Republican Party is way ahead of its fundraising pace from four years ago. And Democrats are running behind.

Tens of thousands of people voted in the August 11 primary election before the field of candidates for governor got shuffled.

Democrat David Crowley is relaunching his campaign for governor. This time with an endorsement from Governor Tony Evers.

A new ad attacking state Rep. Francesca Hong in the race for governor is drawing a response. Plus, fundraising totals from candidates in the primary. And, from Wisconsin Life, take a bike ride with a group who want to pedal the old-fashioned way.

Wildfire smoke is blanketing the state -- and causing severe health hazards in parts of northern Wisconsin.

A Madison startup that works on nuclear fusion is making a big announcement about its future. Democratic candidates for governor try to capitalize after Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez stumbles. Plus, in a bipartisan vote, Wisconsin elections officials say Elon Musk likely broke state laws in the 2025 Supreme Court election.

Wisconsin's lieutenant governor says her campaign is hundreds of thousands of dollars short after a former campaign manager double-counted some donations. Plus, the state is seeing more tornadoes than usual. And, WPR published its voter guide ahead of next month's primaries

Several Democratic gubernatorial candidates are making big ad buys. The DNR is being sued by an environmental group who says the agency failed to properly review a data center site. Plus, after her grandfather built hundreds of silos around the Midwest, an Illinois woman hopes to find them all.

The Green Bay city clerk has been placed on leave after duplicate ballots were issued in two elections this year. Thousands of Wisconsin residents faced higher student loan payments this month. Plus, members of Madison’s Mexican-American community join together for an annual basketball tournament that celebrates their indigenous roots.

Former fellow judge Hannah Dugan will not have to spend any time in prison for her felony conviction. Vice President JD Vance touts a crackdown on fraud in social service programs while in Milwaukee. Plus, a look at how opioid treatment and harm reduction programs in the state may be fueling a sharp drop in overdose deaths.

Milwaukee's murder rate fell by double digits in the first six months of the year. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against a conservative activist who wanted access to guardianship records determining voter eligibility.  Plus, a story about the magic of childhood baseball fields.

A Wisconsin man was fired by the Environmental Protection Agency for signing a letter opposing the Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental regulations. Dozens of animal rights activists are charged after storming a beagle breeding facility twice. Plus, one of Wisconsin's biggest cities tackles housing by converting old farmland.

Storms swept through Lake Geneva over the holiday weekend, killing three children. Hundreds are still without power as of Monday morning. And state aid will decrease for half of Wisconsin […]

To mark the 250th anniversary of the country's independence, a special holiday episode. Wisconsin was not a state when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago. So, who was here? And, a Wisconsin community honors a founding father with a new work of theater.