Wisconsin Republican proposes term limits for state legislature, constitutional offices

MADISON (WKOW) -- A Republican lawmaker in the Wisconsin Legislature wants to limit how long politicians can serve in state government.  Rep. Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) is sponsoring a constitutional amendment that would introduce term limits for state …

Deportation could impact justice for Wisconsin crime victims

A man is accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Waukesha. Now, with ICE involved, the question is whether the victims will see justice. WAUKESHA, Wis. - A man is accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Waukesha. Now, the question is whether the …

Wisconsin Legislature honors victims of Minnesota shootings

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin lawmakers met under heightened security on Wednesday after two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes over the weekend. Both the state Assembly and Senate made it their first order of business to rise …

Wisconsin DHS issues civil forfeiture notice to MPS over lead safety violations during renovations

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a civil forfeiture notice to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for repeated violations of lead safety rules during renovation work at multiple schools. According to the MPS Lead Action …

Wake surfing debate creates waves on Wisconsin lakes

Wake surfing has become a popular sport on Wisconsin lakes, but not everyone agrees on how the activity should be regulated as concerns about environmental impact grow. The boating season has begun and Chip Turner is ready with his wake boat on Pewaukee …

Wisconsin gig workers could become independent contractors under bill headed to governor’s desk

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that would formally classify gig drivers for transit apps — such as delivery drivers and rideshare operators — as independent contractors, rather than employees. The bill …

Wisconsin fines MPS over lead

U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Association taking place in northeastern Wisconsin

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - The Professional Disc Golf Association and some of its athletes visited the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay-Manitowoc on Wednesday. They’re promoting the U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Championship that starts on Thursday, June 19. …

Juneteenth flag raised over Wisconsin Capitol

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Juneteenth flag was raised over the state Capitol Wednesday. Attendees weren't deterred by the rain. People stood under umbrellas for the flag-raising and a ceremony, where Gov. Tony Evers spoke. "This Juneteenth, as we …

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin Unemployment Tax Exemption Case

On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (the “Court”) unanimously ruled in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission that a Catholic charity group was entitled to a tax exemption from the state’s …