Protesters shot with rubber bullets as they attempt to storm Wisconsin beagle lab Activists navigated a a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence to reach the lab The Independent UK · Apr 18
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the midwestern United States, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable The Independent UK · Apr 18
US midwestern states at risk of severe thunderstorms, weather agency warns About 26 million people are under tornado watches from Wisconsin to Oklahoma, according to one report The Guardian - US · Apr 18
Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions A federal judge has sentenced a former Wisconsin man to 20 months in prison for making campaign contributions after renouncing his U.S. citizenship The Independent UK · Apr 17
Microsoft Just Opened Doors at the Most Powerful AI Data Center in the World. What Does That Mean for MSFT Stock? Microsoft announced that it brought an AI data center in Wisconsin online ahead of schedule. Barchart · Apr 17
50 Best Places in America To Retire With $1 Million in Savings For retirees seeking the perfect spot, "livable" and "budget-friendly" don't have to be at odds. There are many locales to pick from to live on $1 million. GOBankingRates · Apr 17
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes across parts of US Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to pose tornado risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin The Independent UK · Apr 16
Wisconsin parents walked away from a car with two toddlers inside. What they came back to is every parent’s nightmare Crewe Zahradnik lost his life after a handgun was found in the glove compartment of the car. We Got This Covered · Apr 15
Expedited Discovery Allowed in Sheriff's Defamation Case, Which Alleges Claims of Unwarranted ICE-Related Detention were a Hoax From Monday's order by Judge Brett Ludwig in Schmidt v. Naqvi (E.D. Wis.): Plaintiff Dale Schmidt is … the elected… The post Expedited Discovery Allowed in Sheriff's Defamation Case, Which Alleges Claims of Unwarranted ICE-Related Detention were a Hoax appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Apr 15
Indian-origin Meenu Batra living in US for 35 years detained by ICE: 'That doesn’t mean you can be here forever' 53-year-old Meenu Batra, an Indian-origin woman who had been living in the US for the last 35 years was detained by ICE agents in Texas who asked her whether she knew that she had a deportation order and that she was in the country illegally. Texas Observer reported that Batra… The Times of India · Apr 15
Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive They're called meat raffles, and they're a tradition in a few pockets of the U.S. They're featured mainly at neighborhood bars or at American Legion or VFW posts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York state The Independent UK · Apr 15
Severe storms leave a trail of tornado warnings across Midwest More than 25,000 customers in Wisconsin were without power on Tuesday morning The Independent UK · Apr 14
Tornado Warning In Wisconsin Issued As 'Strong Tornadoes' And Flooding Hit Region The NWS warns of potential damage to windows and roofs, also possible destruction to vehicles and mobile homes along the projected paths. International Business Times UK · Apr 14
Sheriff sues Sunny Naqvi for $1 million over 'false story' of being detained by ICE; claims she was with ex-boyfriend A Wisconsin sheriff has now sued Illinois woman Sunny Naqvi who claimed in March that she was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection agents at O'Hare International Airport and then was taken to the ICE facility. The alleged detention became national headlines as Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison,… The Times of India · Apr 13
Reason · Apr 11 Wisconsin Reined in Public Sector Unions. Now Those Reforms Are in Jeopardy. Act 10 saved taxpayers billions and helped government run more efficiently. Fifteen years later, a questionable legal challenge may doom it.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Evers signs a law legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill into law that legalizes online sports betting, making it the 33rd state to allow the practice
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop box ahead of 2024 elections won't be charged A Wisconsin mayor who carted away a drop box intended for absentee ballots ahead of the 2024 elections won't face charges
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Mother hopes freed US reporter will come home following her release from Iraqi captors The mother of an freelance American journalist who was released from captivity in Iraq says she hopes her daughter will finally return home to rural Wisconsin after living abroad for decades
The Independent UK · Apr 8 What Tuesday’s elections tell us about the ‘blue wave’ coming — and why Trump should be worried ANALYSIS: The special election in MAGA stalwart-turned-Trump-foe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old district spells trouble for the president — even though a Republican won, Eric Garcia writes. And Wisconsin spells even more trouble for Republicans
International Business Times · Apr 8 Anti-Data Center Referendum Passes In Wisconsin Town By Huge Margin An anti-data center referendum passed by an overwhelming margin in a small Wisconsin town whose residents have been irked by plans to build a massive $15 billion AI data center.
The Guardian - US · Apr 8 Trump and former loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene trade jabs as Maga split over Iran widens – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights Chris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Wisconsin couple gets sued by landlord after they post a negative review online over fees Eric Magnuson and Elizabeth Sargent rented the property in Whitefish Bay from David Karademas in August 2023, but began receiving notices about charges they claim had not been made clear enough previously
The Conversation · Apr 7 Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213 million generated by Detroit in 2024, or the $164…
The Guardian - US · Apr 7 Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin supreme court election to give 5-2 liberal majority Taylor defeated conservative rival Maria Lazar, providing another gauge of Democrats’ durability in midterms