Wisconsin’s top education official facing challengers on both flanks

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The race to become Wisconsin’s top education official pits the Democratic-backed incumbent against a school choice advocate aligned with Republicans and a rural school superintendent who has garnered support from teachers unions and …

Bad Bunny wanted to share Puerto Rico's history of colonization, so he called a Wisconsin Professor

Global music superstar Bad Bunny’s latest project, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS has received rave reviews, as he weaves in Puerto Rico’s history, politics and the island’s diaspora throughout the album. That’s, in part, thanks to UW-Madison assistant professor of …

Wednesday may be largest snow of season in southeast Wisconsin

DAYS. WHAT’S THE LATEST FOR US, MARK? ALL RIGHT. LET’S GET RIGHT TO IT. BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN FOR TOMORROW. WHY ARE THESE SCHOOLS ALREADY CLOSING? OH, THAT’S A GOOD ONE. BECAUSE IT’S A TOUGH CALL IF I’M A …

Political parties, megadonors drop money on Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire megadonors are opening their wallets to influence the high-stakes race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The winner of the April 1 election between Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County …

MSU women's basketball moves past rivalry loss, sets sights on Wisconsin matchup

The Michigan State University women’s basketball team fell short against rival Michigan on Sunday, missing out on a season sweep. The Spartans will look to bounce back on Wednesday night as they host Wisconsin before heading west. MSU sits sixth in the …

Wisconsin DNR to begin prescribed burns

You might not associate winter with brushfires, but the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is starting its prescribed burn program for the year. The burns cut down on dry brush before our fire season, and help promote healthier ecosystems. In winter …

Wisconsin bishops respond to federal mass deportation plans in letter

(WLUK) -- Bishops with the Wisconsin Catholic Conference released a letter standing in solidarity with immigrants coming to the U.S. The letter seeks to outline the Catholic Church's position on immigration, saying they wish to protect dignity through …

Three names headline the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent

Jill Underly, Brittany Kinser and Jeff Wright are on the Feb. 18 spring primary ballot for Wisconsin State Superintendent. The top two candidates from this vote go on to the full election on April 1 . The Wisconsin State Superintendent is responsible for …

Botulism Risk Prompts Tuna Recall Now In Minnesota, Wisconsin

A massive recall was announced this week involving canned tuna fish that sold throughout the United States, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. The recall, which was made out of an abundance of caution, was made after it was discovered that the “easy open” …

Southern Wisconsin communities declare snow emergencies for Wednesday