Wisconsin proposal to exempt gun safes from sales tax advances with bipartisan support

Bipartisan sponsors of a Wisconsin bill hope that a tax break will encourage safe gun storage.  The proposal would exempt gun safes and other “firearm safety devices” from sales and use tax in Wisconsin. During a public hearing Tuesday, state Rep. Adam …

Could Wisconsin become the 'Silicon Valley' of nuclear fusion technology?

STOUGHTON – Researchers and state lawmakers are hoping to turn Wisconsin into the "Silicon Valley" for nuclear technology research and development, ushering in a new era of clean energy generation for the state. A group of researchers from the …

Allergy season officially starts in Wisconsin

According to local allergists, the allergy season in Wisconsin has officially started. The start to the season typically begins with tree pollen which is currently at high levels with a pollen count of 665 well above the historical average according to the …

Clerk In Wisconsin’s Leftist Capital City Resigns Amid Uncounted Ballot Investigation

With her office facing an unprecedented state investigation over uncounted ballots in November’s election, Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl is stepping down from the leadership post she’s held for nearly 20 years.  A city official tells The …

Wisconsin volleyball continues spring schedule with home tilt against Marquette

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin volleyball team is back in Madison on Wednesday to continue the spring season, giving fans a chance to see what might be in store for this fall. The Badgers had two great days in paradise last month, brushing aside Hawai' …

State Affairs Wisconsin Feature: You think it’s early for 2026 campaign maneuvers? Guess again

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has become hyper political. The rise and fall of Michael Gableman’s career shows how that ...

Reading Time: 15 minutes Never miss stories like this one. We cover issues that deserve more attention. Get our free Wednesday newsletter and you’ll always be in the know. Click here to read highlights from the story Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice …

Michael Gableman’s story is a study in how politics have infected Wisconsin’s courts

Reading Time: 2 minutes Never miss stories like this one. We cover issues that deserve more attention. Get our free Wednesday newsletter and you’ll always be in the know. If you want to understand how Wisconsin Supreme Court elections became so political — …

Wisconsin football sees third offensive skill player enter spring transfer portal window

Wisconsin veteran wide receiver Quincy Burroughs announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday. Burroughs becomes the third Badger to enter the portal during the spring window. He joins former Idaho wide receiver Mark Hamper and former …

These 3 things could make all the difference for Wisconsin families

Gregory M. Wesley, JoAnne Anton and Vincent Lyles Wisconsin's child care system is facing a crisis due to rising costs, limited availability, and insufficient state support. Proposed solutions include stabilizing child care providers with increased …