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Gov. Evers releases message to Wisconsinites regarding apparent Trump Administration arrest threats
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Gov. Tony Evers released a message to Wisconsinites on Friday after one of President Donald J. Trump's ...
1h ago
Wisconsin honors fallen firefighters with flags at half-staff on key memorial dates
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Flags will be flown at half staff across Wisconsin Sunday to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. ...
5h ago
Evers appoints 3 new UW Regents
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has appointed three new members to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. T...
May 01, 2025
Evers defends ICE memo amid GOP claims it tells workers to break the law: 'That's baloney'
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' recent memo to state employees, offering guidance about encountering ICE...
May 01, 2025
Evers gives radio address to celebrate NFL Draft in Titletown: 'Really big deal, folks!'
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin's governor is pumped up about the NFL Draft happening in his state next week. With just seven days t...
Apr 18, 2025
Bond set at $2 million for man accused of abducting pregnant Beaver Dam teenager
JUNEAU, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A $2 million bond has been set for the man accused of abducting a pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam...
Apr 17, 2025
Man charged with abducting pregnant Beaver Dam teenager is extradited to Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The man accused of abducting a pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam has been extradited to Wisconsin after his ar...
Apr 16, 2025
Evers warns up to 25% of Wisconsin child care facilities may close without continued funds
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers says as many as 25% of child care facilities in the state are in danger of cl...
Apr 15, 2025
Democrats propose bill to curb election spending in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- State Democrats announced legislation addressing political contributions made in the April 1st S...
Apr 10, 2025
Charges dropped against 1 of 9 former Waupun prison employees
JUNEAU, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Criminal charges have been dropped against one of the nine former Waupun Correctional Institution e...
Apr 09, 2025
TSA and Wisconsin DMV team up to guide residents on obtaining REAL ID before deadline
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's just one month until REAL ID enforcement begins. The Wisconsin DMV and Transportation Secu...
Apr 07, 2025
Man pleads not guilty in case of missing Beaver Dam pregnant teen found in Nebraska
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WTAQ-WLUK) - Gary Day, the man who was traveling with a pregnant Beaver Dam girl who was the subject of a...
Apr 04, 2025
Missing pregnant teen from Beaver Dam found safe after two-month search
DODGE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam has been located safe after being missing for nearly two ...
Apr 03, 2025
Wisconsin readies for severe weather week with tornado drills set for April 10
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin whirls into action for Severe Weather Week with statewide tornado drills. To encourage preparation f...
Apr 02, 2025
Jill Underly secures second term as State Superintendent of Public Instruction
(WTAQ) -- Jill Underly has secured another term as Wisconsin's State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She defeated oppon...
Apr 02, 2025
Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel in Wisconsin supreme court race
(WTAQ) -- In the most expensive state supreme court race in U.S. history, liberal Dane County judge Susan Crawford has defeat...
Apr 02, 2025
Voter ID referendum approved by Wisconsinites
(WTAQ) - Voters in Wisconsin will now be required under the state constitution to present a valid photo ID to vote in electio...
Apr 02, 2025
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican K-12 testing standards bill
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- As expected, Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill dealing with testing standards in Wisconsin's K-...
Mar 28, 2025
Trump's order to dismantle Department of Education sparks debate across Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Even before President Donald Trump put pen to paper, word of his plans to slash the Department of...
Mar 21, 2025
Changes at SSA could create more barriers for recipients, Wisconsin attorney says
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- American citizens pay into it every paycheck and every year, it pays out billions of dollars in ...
Mar 20, 2025
