After Minnesota shootings, increased security for Wisconsin Capitol sessions; lawmakers not commiting to long-term ...

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- For the first time since the weekend assassination and shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, the Wisconsin Legislature went into session Wednesday, June 18. There was a noticeable increase in security, but …

Top performers from Wisconsin high school softball state championship games

An exciting pitcher’s duel capped the weekend of state championship softball in Wisconsin. In the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 championship game this past Saturday, Kaukauna finished off a perfect 27-0 season after edging …

Wisconsin Republican proposes term limits for state legislature, constitutional offices

MADISON (WKOW) -- A Republican lawmaker in the Wisconsin Legislature wants to limit how long politicians can serve in state government.  Rep. Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) is sponsoring a constitutional amendment that would introduce term limits for state …

Deportation could impact justice for Wisconsin crime victims

A man is accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Waukesha. Now, with ICE involved, the question is whether the victims will see justice. WAUKESHA, Wis. - A man is accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Waukesha. Now, the question is whether the …

Wisconsin Legislature honors victims of Minnesota shootings

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin lawmakers met under heightened security on Wednesday after two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes over the weekend. Both the state Assembly and Senate made it their first order of business to rise …

Wisconsin DHS issues civil forfeiture notice to MPS over lead safety violations during renovations

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a civil forfeiture notice to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for repeated violations of lead safety rules during renovation work at multiple schools. According to the MPS Lead Action …

Wake surfing debate creates waves on Wisconsin lakes

Wake surfing has become a popular sport on Wisconsin lakes, but not everyone agrees on how the activity should be regulated as concerns about environmental impact grow. The boating season has begun and Chip Turner is ready with his wake boat on Pewaukee …

Wisconsin gig workers could become independent contractors under bill headed to governor’s desk

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that would formally classify gig drivers for transit apps — such as delivery drivers and rideshare operators — as independent contractors, rather than employees. The bill …

U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Association taking place in northeastern Wisconsin

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - The Professional Disc Golf Association and some of its athletes visited the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay-Manitowoc on Wednesday. They’re promoting the U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Championship that starts on Thursday, June 19. …

Wisconsin fines MPS over lead