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Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Elections

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Wisconsin's 2026 attorney general candidates — Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul and Republican challenger Eric Toney — discuss law enforcement responses to the officer-involved shooting of Corey Ruiz.

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988 service faces a funding shortage in Wisconsin despite bipartisan support

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

In Focus

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

Frederica Freyberg and Dan Johnson sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Tom Tiffany, David Crowley, Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

Economy

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

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Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears pair of cases on redistricting

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin’s 1st

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin's 1st

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

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Economy

Fox Cities businesses balance tornado relief with keeping their doors open

The right arm of a person holds a wireless computer mouse on a mouse pad while sitting and facing a desk, with a wireless keyboard, metal desktop storage trays and other items on its surface.

Health

988 service faces a funding shortage in Wisconsin despite bipartisan support

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

In Focus

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

Frederica Freyberg and Dan Johnson sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Tom Tiffany, David Crowley, Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

Economy

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

A still image shows a lawyer addressing the members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with a crowd behind her.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears pair of cases on redistricting

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin’s 1st

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin's 1st

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

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Economy

Fox Cities businesses balance tornado relief with keeping their doors open

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Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Elections

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

In Focus

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

Economy

Dan Johnson on high diesel prices and cost of shipping goods

A still image shows a lawyer addressing the members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with a crowd behind her.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears pair of cases on redistricting

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin’s 1st

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin's 1st

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

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Elections

Andrew Mercil on uncertainty over mail-in ballots

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History

Tommy Thompson reflects on 9/11 attacks and response efforts

GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit

Inside Wisconsin Politics

GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit

Eric Toney on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Elections

Eric Toney on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Josh Kaul on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Elections

Josh Kaul on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Josh Kaul on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Elections

Josh Kaul on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

Indigenous

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Ojibwe tribal group condemns Line 5 spill as 'sloppy work'

Torey Dolan on costs of the Lac du Flambeau Band’s lawsuits

Torey Dolan on costs of the Lac du Flambeau Band's lawsuits

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

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Southeast Region

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Education

At 'quasi-public' private schools, 100% of students get tuition vouchers — there's almost no accountability

Elections

Alexander Shur on vote tabulation and reporting in Wisconsin

Courts

Witness testifies that US efforts to deport Salah Sarsour rely on coerced confessions

Elections

Vance and Milwaukee mayor swap remarks on election oversight

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

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Economy

Fox Cities businesses balance tornado relief with keeping their doors open

Social Issues

A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

Economy

Mayor Austin Hammond on damage by a tornado hitting Menasha

Social Issues

Newcap closure leaves northeast Wisconsin scrambling to prevent more homelessness

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

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Environment

Wildfire smoke renews air pollution and asthma concerns in Rock County

Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

Social Issues

Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump attend Corey Ruiz's funeral

Courts

Investigators release name of Madison police officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

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Politics

Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in Lake Wausau

Environment

Sec. Karen Hyun on a natural gas leak in Line 5 in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Ojibwe tribal group condemns Line 5 spill as 'sloppy work'

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Wisconsin's 7th District Republican candidates on Congress

Elections

It's a crowded Republican race for Wisconsin's 7th in 2026

Elections

Wisconsin 7th District Democratic candidates make their case

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

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