Minnesota Gophers cancel Tuesday's practice ahead of Badgers game due to 'presumptive COVID-19 positive tests'
The battle for Paul Bunyan's axe might get the axe due to COVID-19.
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Biden picks UW-Madison alumna as UN Ambassador
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick of Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations reflects his intent to return to a more traditional role at the world body as well as offer an olive branch to a beleaguered diplomatic corps.
Wisconsin attorney general suing over GOP lame-duck law
Wisconsin’s Democratic attorney general has filed a lawsuit challenging parts of a Republican-authored law limiting his powers that was passed during a lame-duck legislative session two years ago.
Rittenhouse attorney says judge allowed him on case
A California attorney says a judge has granted his request to appear in court for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin.
Defense's strong 2nd half leads Colts past Packers in OT
The Indianapolis defense kept Aaron Rodgers off the field most of the second half, then forced a game-changing fumble less than a minute into overtime for a 34-31 victory over Green Bay.
Trump campaign legal team distances itself from Powell
The Trump campaign’s legal team is moving to distance itself from a firebrand conservative attorney, Sidney Powell.
In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up, slow tally
A large contingent of observers supporting President Donald Trump are making their presence felt in Wisconsin's partial election recount.
Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount
Election officials overseeing the recount of presidential votes in Wisconsin’s largest county are accusing observers for President Donald Trump of unduly slowing the process.
Teen charged in killings poses with 'Silver Spoons' actor
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — An Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin was seen smiling in a photo with his lawyer and “Silver Spoons” actor Ricky Schroder being released from custody by posting a $2…
Spokesman: Trump's eldest son tests positive for coronavirus
The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining.
Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect sought
Wauwatosa police believe a shooting at Mayfair Mall that left seven adults injured and hospitalized one teen was not a random act.
Complaints against Milwaukee officer who killed 3 dismissed
A suburban Milwaukee police and fire commission has voted to dismiss the complaints against a police officer filed by the families of three men he fatally shot while on duty since 2015.
Wisconsin health agency says it's committed to vaccines
Agency secretary Andrea Palm responded in a letter released Thursday to concerns raised earlier this month by the then-co chairs of the Legislature’s budget committee.
Impaired driver given 3 years in prison in fatal hit-and-run
Thirty-nine-year-old Chad Scott previously pleaded guilty to a felony count of hit and run involving death, as well as a citation for operating under the influence of a controlled substance.
Trump objects to counting thousands of Wisconsin ballots
Wisconsin's election recount gets underway on Friday with scores of workers, high-speed ballot processing machines and lots of plexiglass.
Wife, son charged in 2013 death of Twin Cities man after remains found in Wisconsin
The wife and adult son of a Twin Cities area man who disappeared in 2013 have now been charged in his death.
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month.
Bucks request waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova
The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova.
Wisconsin hospital leader urges Evers, Republicans to unite
Hospital Association President Eric Borgerding wrote Thursday to Evers and both Republican and Democratic legislative leaders.
Teen in Wisconsin protest deaths used pandemic funds for gun
Rittenhouse is charged with fatally shooting Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, and wounding Gaige Grosskreutz in Kenosha.
Aspirus saving hospital beds for the 'sickest of the sick'
One of central Wisconsin’s largest health systems is planning to send some coronavirus patients home in order to make sure there are enough hospital beds for the “sickest of the sick.”
Wisconsin unemployment increases to 5.7% in October
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures on Thursday. The state rate is below the national unemployment rate for October of 6.9%.
Trial ordered for accused gun supplier in Kenosha killings
A Wisconsin court commissioner has decided the man charged with buying the rifle that police say an Illinois teen used to kill two people during a Wisconsin protest over police brutality will stand trial.
Mayo Clinic: 905 staff diagnosed with COVID in past 2 weeks
The health system has Midwest locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, but didn't specify where the affected employees were located.
