Mother of dead inmate sues troubled Wisconsin prison where 7 have died since 2023

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mother of an inmate who died of dehydration and malnutrition at Wisconsin's oldest maximum security prison last year has filed a federal lawsuit, marking the fourth action brought by relatives of inmates who have died at the …

Mother of dead inmate sues troubled Wisconsin prison where 7 have died since 2023

Wisconsin, Metro Milwaukee outperforming national economic averages in Marquette Business’ new Economic Scorecard 

The Center for Applied Economics in the College of Business Administration released its first Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin, which shows Wisconsin and the Milwaukee metro area are continuing to outperform national economic averages. Signs …

Protesters march toward Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Police report

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Protesters marched down East Washington Avenue toward the Wisconsin State Capitol as part of May Day on Thursday. Madison Police Department said the group headed from the 2000 block of East Washington Avenue toward the Capitol. East …

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Plenty of rain this morning

Lots of rain is filling in across southern Wisconsin this morning as a low pressure system tracks from near St. Louis to Chicago. That puts us in a favorable area for a large band of rain for most of the morning hours today. The steady rainfall will end …

Wisconsin volleyball standout freshman will enter transfer portal

Wisconsin's Best Burger: Brazen Head Pub in West Bend wins

WEST BEND, Wis. - The Brazen Beer Cheese Burger at Brazen Head Pub in West Bend is the winner of the Wisconsin Beef Council's Best Burger Contest. The Brazen Beer Cheese Burger is a half-pound of Angus beef, topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, onion …

Wisconsin fishing season opens May 3 with new online resource for anglers

MADISON (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide this Saturday. To help anglers discover new fishing locations, the DNR has introduced the Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a …

Wisconsin Skatepark Faces Shocking Shutdown or $1 Million Rebuild

Skateparks remain popular in cities across America. Drive by any local one in the summer, and you'll likely see kids and adults alike enjoying the fun they offer. One Wisconsin city is now at a crossroads with its skatepark. The options: build a new …

Report: Wisconsin taxpayers would pay $2,229 more if tax cuts expire

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin taxpayers will see a tax increase of, on average, $2,229 per filer if the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires Jan. 1, according to a new report from the National Taxpayers Union. If the bill expires, it would increase …