Brewers have 3 positive COVID tests at alternate site
The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Brewers' bench coach Murphy rejoins team after heart attack
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Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87
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USDA plans additional $14B for farmers reeling from virus
The federal government says it will give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they’ve experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge finds state improperly released test scores to media
A judge has ruled that the state Department of Public Instruction violated state law when it withheld voucher school students' standardized test scores for a day last fall.
DWD Sec. Caleb Frostman resigns after request from Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman has resigned at Evers' request.
DNR asks thousands of hunters to participate in deer survey
The state Department of Natural Resources is asking thousands of deer hunters to record what they see in the woods this fall as part of the department's largest-ever hunter survey to better understand why they're passing up shots.
Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
Mother whose toddler overdosed charged with neglect
A 21-year-old woman has been charged in Sauk County with felony child neglect in the overdose death of her 1-year-old daughter in Spring Green.
Trump heats up culture war in appeal to Wisconsin voters
President Donald Trump is stepping up his rhetoric on cultural issues, aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural Wisconsin voters.
Wisconsin Democrats' 'Princess Bride' reading raises $4.3M
Wisconsin Democrats' fundraiser centered on a star-packed live reading of “The Princess Bride” script has raised nearly $4.3 million.
DNR estimates wolf population up about 13%
Wisconsin wildlife officials estimate the number of wolves in the state has increased by about 13% from last year.
US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide.
Suspect in killing of Kenosha protesters listed in 'hero' assignment
A Dallas school district is investigating a high school English teacher who asked students to write about a modern-day hero and listed the 17-year-old accused of killing two people during Wisconsin protests as one possible option.
Trump aims to boost rural turnout in critical Wisconsin
President Donald Trump is aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural Wisconsin voters as he looks to repeat his path to victory four years ago.
Top Trump trade adviser says Foxconn will 'bear great fruit'
President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser is praising the Foxconn manufacturing project in Wisconsin, despite ongoing questions about the Taiwan-based company’s contract for billions in state tax credits.
Johnson, exposed to virus, cancels plan to appear with Trump
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday he’s been placed in quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Half million homes are gay marriages 5 years after ruling
Five years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages around the U.S., more than a half million households are made up of married same-sex couples.
42 Badger players, staff test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say 42 players and staff with the Wisconsin football team have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Big Ten makes plans to get the season started.
NCAA basketball season set to open day before Thanksgiving
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball seasons will begin Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
Former Wisconsin principal convicted for child sex crime
A high-ranking New York City education official and former Wisconsin principal accused of swapping explicit sexual images with a 5-year-old boy has been convicted in federal court.
Vos: Veto-proof GOP majority probably unattainable
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says it's unlikely his party will achieve a veto-proof majority in November's legislative elections.
Madison poll workers mailed out more than 20K absentee ballots Tuesday
The Madison City Clerk's Office mailed out more than 20,000 absentee ballots on Tuesday.
Election officials refuse to allow deputies in nursing homes
Wisconsin election officials have decided to stay with their decision not to allow special voting deputies into nursing homes to help residents cast absentee ballots out of fears of spreading the coronavirus.
