Spurred by Trump budget bill, Wisconsin cashes in on hospital money; GOP leaders split on decision

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In a very unusual rush, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law the next two-year budget almost immediately after a Republican majority in the Assembly passed the bill in the early morning hours Thursday, July 3. Evers and top GOP …

MPS students present designs for Wisconsin's first ever outdoor chess park ♟ï¸

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Over at Kilbourn Reservoir Park, a handful of MPS high schoolers unveiled their designs and prototypes for Wisconsin's first ever outdoor chess park.  It comes after the students got to take part in a 2-week "Design and Build …

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns State's Abortion Ban

Yesterday, Wisconsin's state Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion law. BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state's law banning abortion.— Dan O'Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 2, 2025 O'Donnell's …

Wisconsin deputies clock multiple drivers at 90+ mph ahead of holiday weekend

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – As holiday travel ramps up, authorities in Wisconsin are urging drivers to slow down and prioritize safety over speed. In a social media post, the Barron County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve already stopped nine drivers going …

Peregrine falcon chicks born at central Wisconsin power plant get ready to leave the nest

(WLUK) -- Wisconsin Public Service is preparing to say farewell to a trio of its peregrine falcon chicks. Flaps, Hercules and Lee were born this spring at the WPS power plant in Weston, near Wausau. Community members participated in an online poll to help …

Local filmmaker excited after Wisconsin includes film credit into state budget

Filmmakers in the Chippewa Valley have a reason to celebrate after the recent passage of the state budget. The biennial budget set money aside within the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to create a state film office. EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Filmmakers in the …

Upper Michigan and Wisconsin boaters help fight invasive species

LAONA, Wis. (WLUC) - If you are out on the lakes during the Fourth of July weekend, you might see someone like Robert Henes. He’s a volunteer for the Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition, informing boaters how they can help fight aquatic invasives. Henes …

MAGA lawmaker begs Wisconsin’s Democratic governor to protect constituents from megabill

Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin wrote a letter urging his state’s Democratic governor to take steps to protect rural hospitals from the fallout of Republicans’ widely reviled budget bill — which Van Orden voted for. Van Orden’s urgent letter …

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 law does not ban abortion in the state

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Dean's and Chancellor's Lists

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Dean's List contains the names of area full-time students who earned a 3.75 GPS or higher during the spring semester. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content …