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Milwaukee police under fire: 2 officers shot, union demands change

Milwaukee police under fire: 2 officers shot, union demands change

Milwaukee police under fire: 2 officers shot, union demands change Milwaukee Police Association cites alarming trend of officer-targeted attacks as department grapples with latest shooting incident YOU WITH ANY NEW INFORMATION. DIANA, WE KNOW YOU...

Tim Michels, Eric Hovde considering runs for Wisconsin governor

Tim Michels, Eric Hovde considering runs for Wisconsin governor

Tim Michels and Eric Hovde are considering running for Wisconsin governor in 2026. Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman Brian Schimming doubts Michels will run but believes Hovde might. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann is the only...

Unpacking the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional redistricting lawsuits

Unpacking the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional redistricting lawsuits

The Wisconsin Supreme Court didn’t give an explanation when it rejected two lawsuits seeking a redraw of the state’s eight congressional districts this week. That’s left court watchers wondering why, and political analysts wondering what it means...

2 Milwaukee police officers shot, critically injured; suspect at large

2 Milwaukee police officers shot, critically injured; suspect at large

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and have been critically injured after responding to a call for a person with a weapon late Thursday, police said. In what is being described as an "ambush," officers were fired upon as they...

After a month in ICE detention, Cuban man who sought asylum returns to Wisconsin

After a month in ICE detention, Cuban man who sought asylum returns to Wisconsin

CHICAGO — Geraldine Cruz Dip twisted the white rose in her left hand and watched the dot on her phone showing her husband Miguel Jerez Robles’ location inch closer to hers. “We didn’t sleep last night,” Geraldine said in Spanish, as she waited at...

Opinion: Kinder and gentler politics are good. Effective policy is better.

Opinion: Kinder and gentler politics are good. Effective policy is better.

A more challenging legislative reform, but one that serves the interest of both parties targets campaign finance. No, Minnesota can’t overturn the Supreme Court Citizens United ruling that opened the door to massive and often secret political...

Latest Milwaukee police shooting brings total to 4 officers shot in 2025

Latest Milwaukee police shooting brings total to 4 officers shot in 2025

Latest Milwaukee police shooting brings total to 4 officers shot in 2025 Two more Milwaukee police officers shot while responding to weapons call, bringing 2025 total to 4. Latest incident leaves one officer in critical condition. KEEP YOU UPDATED...

Far-left and well-armed: Meet the Madison woman who's a regular at political rallies

Far-left and well-armed: Meet the Madison woman who's a regular at political rallies

The cars began trickling into the county park around dusk on a cold and windy Sunday night in March. As they emerged from their vehicles, the drivers gathered around a blonde woman dressed in black. Members of the Wisconsin John Brown Gun Club...

Clermont County-based caviar farm joins international effort to use 100% of every fish

Clermont County-based caviar farm joins international effort to use 100% of every fish

A Clermont County-based caviar farm is joining an international effort to use every part of each fish it raises. Big Fish Farms in Bethel recently signed on to the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, an initiative aimed at reducing waste and maximizing...

Your guide to the Wisconsin Rapids Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Your guide to the Wisconsin Rapids Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Festivities at the Wisconsin Rapids Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show will start at 6 p.m. July 4. People can begin reserving spots along the Wisconsin River and in city parks after 6 a.m. July 4. Entertainment includes live music,...

Ron Johnson right to speak out. Here's how to fix senate budget bill. 

Ron Johnson right to speak out. Here's how to fix senate budget bill. 

The proposed bill would add $3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade, partly due to increased immigration enforcement spending. $60 billion proposed for border security is excessive, given relatively low unlawful crossings. $45...

University of Wisconsin provides nearly $136K to student sex group that gives ethical porn programming

University of Wisconsin provides nearly $136K to student sex group that gives ethical porn programming

Attorney Sam Whiting and parents Adrianne Simeone and David Hanafin speak with Fox News Digital about Burlington Public Schools administering an explicit health survey to children after they were opted out. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley’s Statement on County Board of Supervisors’ Vote to Not Approve McGovern Park Senior Center Redevelopment

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley’s Statement on County Board of Supervisors’ Vote to Not Approve McGovern Park Senior Center Redevelopment

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement after the County Board of Supervisors voted not to approve the proposed redevelopment of the McGovern Park Senior Center: “My administration’s proposal to...

Milwaukee's Police Chief Jeffrey Norman reappointed to new term

Milwaukee's Police Chief Jeffrey Norman reappointed to new term

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman was re-appointed to his second four-year term on June 26. The city's Fire and Police Commission, the oversight body that handles hiring of the police chief, voted unanimously to reappoint the lifelong...

OPINION: Good morning, Governor Newsom

OPINION: Good morning, Governor Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom, courtesy of Brian Kusler Good morning, Governor Newsom. It has been a pleasure to see you wake up and redevelop your spine in the last couple of weeks, surely as a result of my previous criticism of your...

Defiance! Senators Stage Pride Concert At Trumpy Kennedy Center

Defiance! Senators Stage Pride Concert At Trumpy Kennedy Center

In an act of protest, five Senate Democrats are staging a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center on Monday night, turning the Trump-controlled venue into a platform for queer celebration and political defiance. Dubbed “Love Is Love,” the concert will...

Mayor: 2 Milwaukee police officers shot near 25th and Garfield

Mayor: 2 Milwaukee police officers shot near 25th and Garfield

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson tells WISN 12 News two police officers have been shot on June 26.The conditions of the officers are unknown at this time.WISN 12 News is at a large crime scene near 25th Street and Garfield Avenue Thursday...

Majority of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Evers running for a third term, Marquette poll shows

Majority of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Evers running for a third term, Marquette poll shows

​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A majority of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Tony Evers seeking a third term in...

Milwaukee rideshare drivers protest to bring awareness to decreased wages

Milwaukee rideshare drivers protest to bring awareness to decreased wages

MILWAUKEE — Rideshare drivers are reporting that it's becoming increasingly difficult to make a living behind the wheel. On Thursday, they took action by parking at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and turning off their apps. Drivers like...

Milwaukee County Supervisor demands audit detailing failure to notify DA about alleged killer's release

Milwaukee County Supervisor demands audit detailing failure to notify DA about alleged killer's release

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County supervisor officially requested a full report and audit on Thursday to find out why the county's Behavioral Health Services Division did not notify the district attorney's office when a murder suspect was released...

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