A college student with hopes of joining the military was killed in horrific fashion after a date with a suspect who drew comparisons to the “Milwaukee Monster.” Sade Robinson, 19, was allegedly dismembered by Maxwell Anderson on April 2, and law enforcement is still finding her body parts, which washed up along Lake Michigan’s shores as recently as Thursday, the …
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Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca launches congressional comeback bid
A Democrat who represented southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who is seeking a fourth term. Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, previously represented by former House Speaker …
Read More »A travel guide to Wisconsin: Must-do activities and notable sights across the state
The state of Wisconsin, known for its booming dairy industry and mouth-watering cheese, offers many hidden gems, inviting travelers to uncover its treasures beyond the beaten path. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park, the state provides ample opportunities for stunning views. Read on to learn about the state’s best-kept secrets, must-do activities …
Read More »Harris makes third visit to key swing state this year
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year. President Joe Biden’s campaign announced Thursday that Harris plans to campaign in La Crosse on Monday at an event focused on abortion rights. The White House said Harris will also hold a second event there focused on the economy …
Read More »Dearborn activists' push to bail on Biden spreads to other key battleground states
DEARBORN, Mich. — The movement to deny President Bidena second term that gained traction in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn has plans to continue a national campaign to target swing states in the general election. “We’ve mobilized our infrastructure that we’ve been able to build as a grassroots movement in Michigan to support other key states,” Lexis Zeidan, one of …
Read More »Fox News Poll: Biden and Trump remain deadlocked in Wisconsin
Wisconsin voters split their preference between President Biden and former President Trump in a hypothetical 2-way presidential race — and between backing the Democratic and the Republican congressional candidates in their House district, according to a new Fox News survey of Wisconsin registered voters. In the head-to-head presidential matchup, Biden and Trump tie with 48% support each. Biden gets significant …
Read More »Shock poll: Trump edges past Biden in key state, potential sign of cracks in Dems' blue wall
Former President Donald Trump holds a two-point edge over President Biden in Wisconsin, according to a new poll on their 2024 presidential election rematch. Trump stands at 51% support among registered voters in the crucial Midwestern battleground, with Biden at 49%, according to a Marquette Law School Poll released on Wednesday. According to the survey, which was conducted April 3-10, …
Read More »Dearborn ‘Uncommitteds’ plan to make ‘example’ of Biden, turn party against Jewish state
DEARBORN, Mich. — President Biden is in danger of becoming a one-term “example” for other Democrats, according to a leader of the movement to desert the incumbent president at the polls due to his handling of the conflict in the Middle East. “Biden is the example,” Lexis Zeidan, one of the lead organizers and the spokesperson for Listen to Michigan, …
Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned Wednesday how much power legislative committees should wield, in a case that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers brought against the Republican-controlled Legislature and that could have a major impact on how state government functions. A ruling in favor of Evers would upend decades-old practices in the Legislature and make it easier to …
Read More »People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and failure to provide that option for the upcoming Aug. 13 primary and November presidential election is discriminatory and unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the battleground state alleges. The lawsuit seeks to require that electronic absentee voting be an option for people with …
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