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Wisconsin State Patrol bureau director and his wife fatally shot in their home by their son, authorities say
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
MIDDLETON — A Wisconsin State Patrol bureau director and his wife were found dead in their Middleton home in what authorities are investigating as a double homicide committed by their son, who later took his own life. David Pabst and his wife,...
Law Forward files suit challenging Wisconsin’s congressional lines
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
A progressive law firm has filed suit in Dane County seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, arguing it is an “anti-competitive gerrymander” that is an “affront” to the state Constitution. Among other things, the Law Forward suit...
US Appeals Court rules against town that removed voting machines last year
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 15, 2025
A northern Wisconsin town sued by the U.S. Department of Justice last year for not providing electronic voting machines to people with disabilities has lost its federal appeal. Thornapple’s town board passed a resolution to stop the use of...
Wisconsin’s Sean Duffy picked to lead NASA as interim administrator
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin, will lead NASA as its interim administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. The 53-year-old was born in Hayward, Wisconsin. He’s an attorney who...
Wisconsin State Patrol bureau director and wife identified as double homicide victims
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
MIDDLETON, Wis. – The bureau director of the Wisconsin State Patrol and his wife are now confirmed to be the victims of a deadly shooting at their home in Middleton. Tuesday, July 8th, at 2:21 pm, Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call...
Wisconsin redistricting lawsuit tries new strategy after Supreme Court dismissed similar case
Washington Examiner
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July 10, 2025
A new lawsuit from a bipartisan coalition of business leaders is looking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.The Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy argued the state’s congressional maps are...
Military museum at Wausau’s American Legion shows military history connected to central Wisconsin
WSAW - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The American Legion in Wausau has reopened for the summer and inside those visiting can find various military memorabilia connected to central Wiscon. Wausau’s Post 10 reopened around Memorial Day after being closed during...
Rep. Ron Tusler criticizes Governor Evers over Brillion dredging project and DNR decision
Fox Cities News - Wisconsin
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July 12, 2025
Representative Ron Tusler has used social media to comment on recent developments surrounding the Brillion dredging project and Governor Tony Evers' actions regarding its funding. In a series of posts, Tusler highlighted his perspective on the...
Governor Evers tours Waukesha County food pantry
GMToday - Wisconsin
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WAUKESHA — Gov. Tony Evers visited The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County on Wednesday afternoon as part of a statewide effort to promote his administration’s food security investments included in Wisconsin’s newly enacted biennial budget. During...
Senate committee advances Trump's CDC pick Susan Monarez
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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The U.S. Senate’s health committee voted Wednesday to advance the nomination of Dr. Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, moving her one step closer to becoming the first Senate-confirmed CDC director under a new...
Senator Rob Hutton raises concerns over UW System's direction amidst enrollment decline
Fox Cities News - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
Senator Rob Hutton recently shared his thoughts on social media regarding the challenges facing the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. In a series of tweets, he addressed concerns about enrollment declines, student debt, and the cost of higher...
State Bills Would Require Passport or Birth Certificate to Register to Vote
Ms. Magazine
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July 15, 2025
As the Senate considers the SAVE Act, some state legislators are trying to replicate the bill’s restrictive show-your-papers requirements for voter registration. Potential young voters get information at a voter registration desk at Voter Fest...
Jim Jordan addresses student athlete pay standards and national political controversies
Lima Reporter - Ohio
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July 12, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Representing Ohio's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Representing Ohio's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Jim Jordan, who has represented Ohio’s 4th District in the U.S. Congress...
Wisconsin group acquires shuttered hospital, and plans for a new facility
Chief Healthcare Executive
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July 10, 2025
After months of planning, the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative has made some steps in restoring hospital services in western Wisconsin. The group has completed the purchase of the closed St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Citing...
Milwaukee podría convertirse en un epicentro de resistencia si Trump llegara a utilizar al ejército estadounidense contra civiles
The Milwaukee Independent
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July 9, 2025
La escalada del gobierno en su retórica al calificar a la oposición política como “enemigos domésticos”, combinada con nuevas órdenes ejecutivas que otorgan poderes federales extraordinarios de vigilancia y represión, ha llevado a politólogos y...
Milwaukee County transit questioned over $10.9M deficit as another top leader steps down
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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Milwaukee County Transit System leaders faced questions from members of a County Board committee over a surprise $10.9 million projected budget deficit — an exchange that came as news broke of the second high-level departure from the agency. The...
Wisconsin bill would regulate balloon releases across state
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Balloons are often used to help loved ones mourn someone they've lost. But now, a balloon release could get you fined. MILWAUKEE - Balloons are often used to help loved ones mourn someone they've lost. But now, a balloon release could get you...
Wisconsin couple speaks on winning wife-carrying competition
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
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Wisconsin businessman launches Republican campaign for governor
Superior Telegram - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
Veteran and businessman Bill Berrien has launched a Republican campaign for governor, aligning himself with President Donald Trump and castigating Gov. Tony Evers. In an ad posted online early Wednesday, Berrien, who owns the New Berlin-based...
Wisconsin businessman launches his bid for governor
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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MADISON (AP) -- A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda. Bill Berrien, 56,...