Wisconsin Today: Morning News

A new federal lawsuit seeks to overturn an Elkhart Lake wakesurfing ordinance. Plus: Manitowoc County puts the brakes on data center development. And Wisconsin is the latest state to be […]

Another failed lawsuit means Wisconsin's political maps are here to stay, at least for the fall election.

A new Democrat has announced plans to challenge Republican Representative Bryan Steil in his southeast Wisconsin congressional district.

Candidates across Wisconsin are lining up political endorsements. Do they actually move the needle? Plus, recent college graduates talk about the difficulties they encounter trying to enter the job market in 2026.

A new order from the Trump administration will classify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Wisconsin agencies are beginning the process of asking for federal assistance after devastating flooding and tornadoes in several counties. And, Sen. Tammy Baldwin says a Senate vote to fund immigration enforcement doesn't include needed changes to Trump administration policies.

Wisconsin may have to drastically reduce musky stocking and close fish hatcheries. It's part of a standoff over spending authority. Last week's tornadoes and floods have closed schools in several parts of the state. And, a pair of bestselling authors, married to each other, have a new novel set in Wisconsin.

The chair of Wisconsin's Republican Party still has a job. That's after recent efforts to oust him appear to have failed. Wisconsin is more than halfway to its goal of planting 100 million trees by 20-30. And, a majority-Hispanic school district may end its dual language program.

Wisconsin businesses paid millions in tariffs the U.S Supreme Court later found to be illegal. Those businesses are now lining up for refunds. The National Weather Service has new numbers on confirmed tornadoes last week. And, farmers say Trump administration budget cuts are making it hard for them to get services.

Hundreds of animal rights activists stormed a controversial Dane County dog breeding facility over the weekend. A group of retired judges is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to tighten recusal rules for justices considering cases that involve parties who donated to their campaigns. And, an invasive plant is spreading in some Wisconsin counties.

Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is one of the competitive seats Democrats are hoping to flip in the upcoming midterm elections. So far, Incumbent Congressman Derrick Van Orden is falling short […]