Man killed after school bus rolls onto him during races at Wisconsin speedway
A man died Friday night after a school bus rolled onto him at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Wisconsin DMV waives road test requirement for individuals under 18 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Each program eliminates the need for in-person visits to a DMV service center by enabling drivers to complete the tasks online.
‘Very tragic event’: 5 victims found in Milwaukee home after man calls police and says family is dead
Police said the victims range in age from 14 to 41 years old, and a suspect was taken into custody.
Lost dog in Wisconsin is ‘booked’ by police for ‘felony cuteness’
Authorities are uncertain if the dog will go to puppy prison.
Protests in Indiana, Texas demanding end of stay-at-home orders
Protests against stay-at-home orders were held in Texas and Indiana on Saturday.
Wisconsin governor extends Safer at Home order until May 26, closes schools for remainder of school year
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Hearts for healthcare: Wisconsin firefighters pay tribute to healthcare workers
Firefighters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created a giant heart using their fire engines on April 11. They called on others to join the #HeartsForHealthCare trend and post their own tributes to people fighting the spread of the coronavirus.
Girl uses fishing rod to deliver birthday gift to friend amid COVID-19 pandemic
A teenage girl reeled in some birthday love amid the pandemic.
Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voters wait hours at the few open polling stations
Voters are still gathering to cast their ballots across Wisconsin.
Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot delay primary amid pandemic
While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin primary election amid COVID-19 pandemic but extends absentee voting
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
Wisconsin neighbors dance together to 'Jump Around' during coronavirus outbreak
Residents of a Wisconsin neighborhood took a break from isolation to jump and dance to the classic House of Pain song “Jump Around.”
Wisconsin governor requests presidential disaster declaration in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday, March 31, requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin college students return home from spring break with coronavirus
An undisclosed number of college students returning from a spring break trip to Alabama’s beaches have tested positive for coronavirus, according to news reports.
Wisconsin man practices social distancing by sharing beer with neighbor via RC car
A man in Wisconsin shared a beer with his neighbor across the street -- by using a remote-controlled car to deliver the bottle.
Wisconsin reports 457 confirmed COVID-19 cases as governor issues 'Safer at Home' order
Wisconsin now has 457 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including five deaths related to the virus.