Local Politics

• Crowley kicks off Democrat unity tour as supporters & former opponents rally behind governor candidate
• Democrats rally behind David Crowley, promote unity following Wisconsin primary
• How David Crowley went from 7% to winning the Democratic primary in two weeks
• Tom Tiffany says it 'did not make a difference’ who the Democrat nominee was as he shifts focus to November gubernatorial election
• David Crowley accepts Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor
• Crowley claims victory as Democratic nominee for governor with razor-thin margin over Hong
• Results in after 'human error' delays vote count in Milwaukee
• Wisconsin voters head to the polls for Aug. 11 primary election
• Ahead of primary election, candidates for Wisconsin governor make final push to voters
• ‘They don’t have this power’: Group sues against new Wisconsin sports betting bill
• Gov. Evers requests FEMA damage assessment after July storms, EF-3 tornado
• Final push for candidates in race for governor on last day of early voting
• David Crowley makes case for governor after rejoining Wisconsin race
• Wisconsin governor candidates make final push with primary 4 days away
• 'She's in a tough place': Evers stands by Hong criticism; vouchers emerge as key disagreement in Dem primary
• Milwaukee groups urge voters to focus on affordability, immigration ahead of primary
• David Crowley campaigns in Waukesha, pitches himself as candidate to defeat Tom Tiffany
• Joel Brennan focuses on affordability and healthcare in Wisconsin governor’s race
• New national Marquette Law School poll reveals cost of living as top voter concern
• Francesca Hong addresses deleted social media post suggesting canceling Thanksgiving
• Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says Gov. Evers' endorsement for governor came a 'little too late'
• Grafton village board passes motion to repair Bridge Street dam
• Tom Tiffany details affordability, accountability plans in governor’s race
• Wisconsin joins lawsuit over Pres. Trump's new tariffs
• Francesca Hong holds campaign rally with U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, controversial streamer Hasan Piker in South Milwaukee
• Politics of a protest: Madison leaders say encampment must end as governor candidates weigh in
• Tammy Baldwin tours Milwaukee election center ahead of Aug. 11 primary
• Mandela Barnes drops out of race for Wisconsin governor
• All 5 Democratic candidates discuss data centers at Milwaukee town hall, trade few jabs
• Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
• MU Poll on Democratic primary: Hong expands lead, Barnes most popular second choice, 67% of voters say they haven’t heard enough about Crowley
• 5 Democratic candidates square off in only gubernatorial debate
• Early voting for Aug. 11 partisan primary begins in City of Milwaukee
• Milwaukee Common Council committee postpones vote on proposed data center moratorium
• Wisconsin Democratic primary gets national spotlight, sparking debate over strategy
• Wisconsin candidates for governor on Madison police shooting: Hong calls it 'an execution,' Tiffany says she's 'stoking division'
• Francesca Hong says Democratic socialist movement can win Wisconsin governor's race
• Francesca Hong leads latest Marquette University Law School poll, new poll to be released before Aug. 11 primary
• Crowley confirms old social media account in NBC News report, but denies writing inflammatory posts
• Wisconsin Center District board upholds firing of CEO Marty Brooks
• Wisconsin Democrats call for WEC to retract guidance cutting down on absentee ballot do-overs
• Getting real on affordability: Some gubernatorial candidates lay out affordability plans
• Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys outlines plans for schools, healthcare and affordability
• 'I would have loved his endorsement earlier': David Crowley responds to Evers’ endorsement, new Marquette poll just days away
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-enters Wisconsin governor's race, endorsed by Gov. Evers
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to re-enter Wisconsin governor's race
• Funeral arrangements announced for Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow
• With Rodriguez out of race, Crowley weighing a return to campaign for governor
• Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of Wisconsin governor's race
• Campaign finance filings: Megadonors give Tiffany big money advantage, Hong and Roys have most cash remaining
• The Democratic race for governor is now wide open, and there's a feeding frenzy for former Crowley supporters
• Thomas Farley nominated to serve as interim Waukesha County executive, pending board approval
• 'A devastating blow': Campaign vets, rival candidates shocked at Sara Rodriguez's financial mishap
• Wisconsin Elections Commission finds probable cause Musk violated law in giving $1M checks to voters
• Gov. Evers slams Trump administration for denying disaster relief funding for April's flooding
• New WEC guidance: No do-overs if you already turned in your absentee ballot
• DOJ sends letter to Milwaukee officials 'seeking assurances' ICE mask ban will not be enforced
• Multiple Milwaukee polling locations changed ahead of August partisan primary election
• 'There was no establishment process': Crowley defends rapid Rodriguez endorsement
• 'They have been terrorizing communities': Congresswoman Moore, local leaders call for ICE reforms
• During Milwaukee visit, Vance accuses Johnson of acting 'odd' amid FBI investigation into 2020 election
• Protesters gather in opposition ahead of VP Vance's Milwaukee visit
• Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dies at 61
• Crowley ends bid for governor, narrowing Democratic field to 5
• Vance rallies behind Wisconsin Republicans while promoting fraud task force
• State Rep. Hong's online appearances highlight growing role of influencers in politics
• Vice President JD Vance to visit Milwaukee Wednesday
• Pres. Trump announces $22.6M in disaster relief funds for Wisconsin via social media post
• AG Kaul calls birthright citizenship ruling a victory; GOP lawmakers criticize decision
• Conservation projects face uncertainty after Knowles-Nelson program expires
• Poll shows Wisconsin voter confidence remains shaky ahead of 2026
• Wisconsin officials warn parents about rising e-bike and e-scooter injuries
• Milwaukee leaders consider replacing We Energies with publicly-owned electric utility
• Four years after Roe's overturn, Wisconsin abortion access remains a 2026 election issue
• Wisconsin governor candidates field rapid-fire questions at Pewaukee forum
• Missy Hughes drops out of governor's race, endorses Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez
• Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows
• Hesselbein stays neutral as Democratic governor’s race takes shape
• Iranian-American, GOP congressman show divide in views of Iran peace deal
• Federal judge denies Hannah Dugan's motion to reconsider conviction
• 7 candidates, 5 minutes each: Democrats make their pitch for governor
• Can a Democratic trifecta happen? Party leaders say yes, highlight recent wins during the first day of the state convention
• Legal fight continues over new ordinance forcing downtown food trucks to close earlier
• NFL clashes with Wisconsin congressman over games moving to Amazon, Netflix
• Glendale cracks down on Airbnb owners, sends cease and desist letters
• Minocqua Brewing Company owner fails to qualify for governor's race
• Glendale passes new Airbnb regulations 2 weeks after Memorial Day shooting
• 2% UW tuition hike draws criticism from Republican lawmaker Senator Rob Hutton
• Milwaukee Co. takes on 1,000 Doors Challenge ahead of National Harm Reduction Day
• President Trump visits Wisconsin, speaks to farmers and discusses Iran war
• As President Trump visits Wisconsin to talk agriculture, we asked farmers for their main concerns
• President Trump returning to Wisconsin, plans visit to Chippewa Falls to discuss agriculture
• New legislation allows Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office to impound cars used in reckless driving offenses
• Civil suit filed against Wisconsin governor candidate Francesca Hong
• Federal judge to determine if Judge Hannah Dugan’s conviction should be overturned
• City of Milwaukee brings back street leaf pickup after pushback over bagging
• Legal counsel approved for Milwaukee Elections Commission in wake of FBI questioning
• Evers hopes lawmakers revisit failed tax relief plan as Trump prepares Wisconsin visit
• Evers raises pride flag at Capitol, future of tradition depends on election