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Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit seeking to stop Trump's pause on federal aid
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin is joining a coalition of states in suing to "immediately stop" an order from ...
12h ago
Sen. Baldwin explains why she voted against Laken Riley Act: 'It will cause more chaos'
WASHINGTON (WTAQ-WLUK) -- President Donald Trump is poised to sign the Laken Riley Act into law next week in what will be the...
Jan 23, 2025
While seller's market continues, home sales jump in Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The average house in Wisconsin sold for more than $300,000 in December, while overall sales increased 9.2% com...
Jan 23, 2025
Evers lays out plans for school mental health services, gun control in State of the State Address
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Tony Evers laid out his plans for this year at the Capitol Wednesda...
Jan 23, 2025
Gun law reform in the spotlight again as new legislative session begins
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers and state Democrats have set their sights on reducing gun violence in Wisconsin. Part of that ...
Jan 22, 2025
Economic issues, school safety, child care, mental health to be keys of State of the State
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers plans to focus on economic and childhood safety issues in his State of the State add...
Jan 22, 2025
Wisconsin residents urged to take precautions as bitter cold temperatures grip the state
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- It can only take minutes for the impact of these bitter cold temperatures to set in. If you have to go outside...
Jan 20, 2025
Wisconsin reports first pediatric flu death of season, urges vaccination and prevention
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin health officials confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in the state for the 2024-...
Jan 16, 2025
Legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90, leaving a lasting legacy in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The radio voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years has passed away, the team announ...
Jan 16, 2025
Petition demands return to detailed winter road labels on 511 Wisconsin app
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The 511 Wisconsin App, operated by the Wisconsin DOT, monitors winter road conditions across the state. Many u...
Jan 15, 2025
Gov. Evers creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating a statewide office of violence preventi...
Jan 14, 2025
Name Unsealed for Suspect in Lily Peters Homicide
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- The teen charged in the April 2022 murder and sexual assault of 10-year-old Lily Peters in C...
Jan 09, 2025
Motive for Madison School Shooting Still Unknown, Police Chief Says
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police are still investigating why a 15-year-old student opened fire at a school in Madison last m...
Jan 09, 2025
Suspect in New Lisbon Triple Homicide Taken into Custody
ELROY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man wanted in a Juneau County triple homicide is in custody. The Juneau County Sheriff's Office co...
Jan 09, 2025
Energy Emergency Declared in Wisconsin as Winter Storm Disrupts Heating Fuel Supply Chain
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in Wisconsin to address heating fuel supply chain...
Jan 09, 2025
State Data Shows Low Vaccination Rates Amid Rising Respiratory Virus Activity in Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- As respiratory viruses spread across Wisconsin, health officials say it's not too late to get vaccinated. Flu,...
Jan 08, 2025
Newly Reelected Sen. Tammy Baldwin Sworn in for Third U.S. Senate Term
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- It was a busy Friday in Washington D.C. as a new congress was sworn into office. "Serving the people of W...
Jan 03, 2025
Two Girls, 12 & 13, Among Victims in Juneau County Triple-Homicide; Manhunt Still Underway
NEW LISBON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are releasing new details about the victims in a triple-homicide in Juneau County, ...
Jan 03, 2025
Wisconsin Elections Commission will Investigate Uncounted Absentee Ballots in Madison
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission will investigate nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots ...
Jan 02, 2025
Underly Draws Two Challengers to Lead DPI
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Three candidates have announced for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Incumbent Jill Unde...
Jan 02, 2025
