2024 RNC: Milwaukee River to close downtown, sources say
The Milwaukee River will be closed downtown during this summer's Republican National Convention, sources told FOX6 on Wednesday.
Biden, Trump to debate June 27, again in September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to two debates hosted by CNN and ABC.
2024 RNC Milwaukee protest zone; Sen. Johnson, Secret Service meet
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson shared his RNC protest security worries directly with the head of the U.S. Secret Service in Washington on Tuesday, May 14.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate overrides 9 Evers vetoes; symbolic move
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday, May 14 to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Senate plans to vote to override several of Evers' vetoes
Republicans said the state Senate would vote to override up to 36 of the governor's vetoes, including a bill to fight PFAS pollution — moves that Democrats derided as desperate election year stunts.
WI Supreme Court hears ballot drop box case
The Wisconsin Supreme County heard arguments in the case on the legality of ballot drop boxes.
UW-Milwaukee encampment ending; student-led protests against war in Gaza
The tents are coming down. Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have reached an agreement that brings an end to a two-week-long encampment.
Absentee ballot drop boxes: WI Supreme Court considers reinstating use
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
WI absentee voting requirements; Federal judge tosses Democrats' lawsuit
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Democrats that challenged Wisconsin’s witness requirements for absentee voting.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to oust Mike Johnson as speaker
Lawmakers quickly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
Biden highlights Microsoft data center
President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin on Wednesday to highlight Microsoft's decision to build a $3.3 billion data center in Racine County.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; hotels gear up for visitors
Hotels across southeastern Wisconsin are gearing up for Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Judge postpones Trump's classified documents case indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday.
Milwaukee council controversy; member says Black alderwomen being shut out
One Milwaukee Common Council member slammed the fact that no Black alderwomen were chair or vice-chair of committees.
Changes for Milwaukee's Election Commission
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson nominated Paulina Gutiérrez to serve as the Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Election Commission, a news release said on Monday, May 6.
Conventional Wisdom: What's In It For Me?
Milwaukee's pitch to land the 2024 Republican National Convention involved stakeholders from across industries and political parties.
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates, singer Johnny Cash to be honored with statues at US Capitol
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.
New Milwaukee Election Commission executive director nominated
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson nominated Paulina Gutiérrez to serve as the Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Election Commission, a news release said on Monday, May 6.
WI Supreme Court to decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday, May 3 that it will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal without allowing any lower appellate courts to rule first.