"Rebecca Cooke Challenges Incumbent in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District"
#Wisconsin #RebeccaCookeRebecca Cooke, a moderate Democrat and former waitress raised on a farm, is running for Wisconsin's third congressional district against Republican Derrick Van Orden. In her campaign, she focuses on bipartisan cooperation and addressing the needs of working-class Americans. read more
Elon Musk's $1 Million Donation Raises Wisconsin Election Ethics Concerns
#Wisconsin #RepublicanPoliticsElon Musk gives Nicholas Jacobs a $1m check at a Wisconsin event supporting a conservative state supreme court candidate. Jacobs, a Republican operative, had been active in party campaigning with Musk's donation being a part of the $25m spent by Musk and affiliated groups on the judicial election. read more
"Liberal Judge Defeats Elon Musk-Backed Candidate in Wisconsin Election"
#Wisconsin #TrumpTariffsSusan Crawford, a liberal judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, defeating Elon Musk-backed conservative candidate. Trump faces backlash as Crawford's win affects court rulings on key issues. Trump set to announce new tariffs on 'Liberation Day,' expecting immediate impact. read more
"Liberal Judge Susan Crawford Defeats Elon Musk-Backed Candidate in Historic Win"
#Wisconsin #SupremeCourtRaceSusan Crawford won the Wisconsin supreme court race on 31 March 2025, defeating Elon Musk-backed candidate Brad Schimel. The expensive contest framed as a referendum on Musk and Trump's influence marked a victory for Democrats, securing a significant ideological majority on critical state issues. read more
Wisconsin Governor defends IVF language change amid GOP criticism
#Wisconsin #GenderNeutralityWisconsin Governor Tony Evers defends changing "mother" to "inseminated person" in state law, to provide legal certainty for IVF care, sparking GOP criticism as "woke virtue signaling." President Trump previously emphasized two sexes, male and female. read more
Elon Musk-supported nonprofit donates $1.5M to conservative judge in race.
#Wisconsin #SupremeCourtElon Musk-backed group is funding conservative candidate Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Other wealthy donors are also influencing the election, with significant contributions to both parties. The race will determine the ideological balance of the state's highest court. read more
Wisconsin Republicans propose $10,000 tax break for climate refugees
#Wisconsin #TaxBreakHurricaneWildfireVictimsWisconsin Republicans propose a $10,000 tax break to attract hurricane and wildfire victims to their state, aiming to address workforce shortages and draw skilled workers. The plan faces uncertainty in passing due to political divisions. read more
Former Chancellor Joe Gow Sues University for Professor Reinstatement
#Wisconsin #PornLawsuitFormer University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor, Joe Gow, fired for producing pornography, is suing the university to be reinstated as a professor. His lawsuit claims the termination violated his free speech rights. read more
Manhunt underway for suspect in Wisconsin triple homicide case
#Wisconsin #ManhuntA manhunt is ongoing after three bodies, including two children and an adult female, were found in a Wisconsin home. Police identified Virgil Thew, 47, as a person of interest and are seeking him in connection to the suspected triple homicide. read more
Tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School claims two lives
#Wisconsin #SchoolShootingA vigil at the Wisconsin Capitol mourns victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. Erin West, a teacher, and Rubi Vergara, a ninth-grader, were named as deceased. Investigations are ongoing into the female suspect's motives. read more
Two Killed in Wisconsin School Shooting Identified as Teacher, Student
#Wisconsin #SchoolShootingErin West, a 42-year-old teacher, and Rubi Vergara, a 14-year-old student, were identified as the victims of a Wisconsin school shooting. Both were pronounced dead at the scene due to homicidal firearm-related trauma. The incident is under investigation. read more
Chief Barnes Addresses Media on Abundant Life School Shooting
#Wisconsin #SchoolShootingA shooting at Abundant Life Christian school in Madison left three dead, including the teenage shooter, with six wounded. Chief Shon Barnes of Madison police stated the shooter was a student at the school, emphasizing the lasting trauma for all affected. read more
Multiple Injured, Including Children, in Wisconsin School Shooting
#Wisconsin #SchoolShootingA shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in multiple injuries, with some victims being children. The incident led to three deaths, including a child, and seven injuries. The shooter, believed to be a juvenile, is "down." read more
Wisconsin Kayaker's Wife Seeks Divorce After Faked Drowning Scandal
#Wisconsin #MarriageTroublesEmily Borgwardt, the wife of Ryan Borgwardt who faked his drowning in Wisconsin to escape, has filed court documents to end their marriage. She seeks sole custody of their three children in the separation petition. read more
Man Who Faked Drowning Returns Home After Escaping to Europe
#Wisconsin #USCrimeRyan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and fled to Europe, returned to the US for his family, according to the sheriff. He was booked into jail after disappearing for three months, with charges pending. The search for his body cost $35,000. read more
"Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Case on Election Administrator Appointment"
#Wisconsin #ElectionsCommissionMeagan Wolfe, Wisconsin's elections commission administrator, faces a Wisconsin supreme court case over her tenure after being targeted by Republicans. The dispute centers on her appointment process, with Democrats supporting her, while Republicans seek her removal. read more
Wisconsin man fakes his own disappearance, flees to Europe
#Wisconsin #FakedDisappearanceRyan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin father-of-three, was reported missing during a kayaking trip but authorities now believe he faked his disappearance and fled to Europe. Evidence includes communication with a woman, a new bank account, and a planned insurance policy. read more
Obama and Walz Rally in Wisconsin to Encourage Early Voting
#US2024elections #WisconsinBarack Obama and Tim Walz appeared at a rally in Madison, Wisconsin, pushing for early voting and criticizing Donald Trump, with Walz calling Elon Musk a "dipshit" and Obama questioning Trump's fitness for office. rally read more
Judge Rules RFK Jr's Name Stays on Wisconsin Ballot
#Wisconsin #USpoliticsRobert F Kennedy Jr's name remains on the Wisconsin ballot after a judge's ruling, potentially impacting Trump's re-election. RFK Jr endorsed Trump but failed to remove his name, enhancing Republican chances. His name on swing states' ballots may sway votes. read more
#Wisconsin #BallotDropBoxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court permits the use of ballot drop boxes in the battleground state, overturning a previous ban. Despite conservative opposition, the decision allows for secure drop box utilization by municipal clerks, easing access to voting in upcoming elections. read more
#Wisconsin #RecallPetition
Rightwing activists in Wisconsin failed to recall Republican assembly speaker Robin Vos a second time, as they didn't gain enough signatures. The bipartisan election commission dismissed the petition after a contentious debate over technicalities, highlighting divisions within the party. read more
#PFAS #Wisconsin
Researchers conduct PFAS and drinking water research at an EPA facility in Cincinnati in February 2023. Wisconsin Republicans are withholding $125m for PFAS cleanup until polluters are given immunity, impacting residents' health. PFAS are "forever chemicals" linked to serious illnesses. read more
#Wisconsin #GunViolence
A rooftop party shooting in Wisconsin injures 10, including teenagers, with nine shot and one injured by broken glass. The incident marks over 200 mass shootings in the US this year. Police chief Shon Barnes called it a miracle that no one died. read more
#Wisconsin #Racism
A white father in Wisconsin pushed a Black superintendent off stage to prevent him from shaking his daughter's hand, citing past issues. The incident at Baraboo High School sparked concerns about racism. In 2018, students there made headlines for performing the Nazi salute. read more
#Wisconsin #BarabooHighSchool
A white father in Wisconsin pushed a Black school superintendent off stage to prevent him from shaking his daughter's hand. The incident at Baraboo High School sparked concern, although the police report did not mention racial motivation. read more
#Wisconsin #USPolitics
Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis, and Michael Roman face felony forgery charges for their roles in attempts to appoint fake electors in Wisconsin as part of Trump's election overturning efforts. Chesebro, the mastermind, had previously pleaded guilty in Georgia. # # read more
#Wisconsin #ChildPornography
A man in Wisconsin, Steven Anderegg, is facing federal charges for creating over 13,000 AI-generated images of children in explicit acts. If convicted, he could serve up to 70 years in prison. read more
#Wisconsin #ElectionDropBoxes
A ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to overturn the ban on ballot drop boxes, which could impact the 2024 election. Drop boxes, used for absentee ballots, became controversial, with conservatives questioning their legality. read more
#Wisconsin #SchoolShooting
A 14-year-old male student was shot and killed by police outside a Wisconsin middle school after being seen with a gun. No one was harmed, and the student did not enter the school. Parents described children hiding during lockdown. read more
#Wisconsin #SchoolSafety
Wisconsin police fatally shot a student who arrived at a middle school armed, leading to a lockdown within the district. The student did not enter the school, and no one was harmed except the student. Shootings in US schools have been on the rise. read more
#Wisconsin #schoolbus
Acie Holland III, an eighth-grader from Wisconsin, was hailed as a hero for taking control of a careening school bus when the driver fell ill. Acie managed to bring the bus to a stop, ensuring the safety of his fellow students. read more
#Wisconsin #ChildNeglect
Uncle accuses Elijah Vue's mother of allowing abuse and neglect before his disappearance over two months ago. Katrina Baur asked for release from jail, but judge denied based on missing child. read more
#Wisconsin #ElectionChallenges
Poll workers in UW-Madison register student voters in Wisconsin, sparking a Republican challenge citing anti-GOP bias, alleging officials in Milwaukee and Madison violated state law by rejecting Republican applicants. GOP aims to enhance faith in elections by filing complaints. read more