Wisconsin

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

The dogs were transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, marking the end of a months-long effort to relocate the animals as Ridglan faced scrutiny over its treatment of dogs.

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to supporters during an election-night party in Madison, Wisconsin. August 11, 2026.

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin governor primary race

Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks during a campaign rally on August 2, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hong, a democratic socialist in the state legislature, has seen an uptick in recent poll numbers.

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong polling far ahead in Wisconsin governor’s race

People gather at the scene of the shooting death of a man by a Madison police officer, who police reported to be carrying a knife, on the city's near east side in Madison, Wisconsin July 22, 2026.

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force


Pharmacist arrested on charges of sabotaging Moderna COVID vaccine doses

Moderna Inc, maker of the vaccine, has assured the hospital that receiving an injection of any of the doses removed from refrigeration poses no safety issue.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Moderna logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020.

Wisconsin judges denounced Trump lawsuit, antisemitic harassment follows

Karofsky was a target of Trump’s Twitter ire earlier this year as well, when he baselessly claimed her election to the court was fraudulent.

Jill Karofsky, left, and Rebecca Dallet are concerned for their safety and have been in touch with law enforcement, according to a campaign consultant for the justices. (Courtesy of Karofsky and Dallet)

Kyle Rittenhouse, charged in Wisconsin protest shootings, due in court

The hearing on Thursday is aimed at deciding whether the evidence is sufficient for the case to go to trial.

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager charged with killing two people and injuring another during demonstrations on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, attends his extradition hearing in Lake County in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S., October 30, 2020.

Recount in Wisconsin county demanded by Trump increases Biden's margin

After the recount in Milwaukee County, Biden had a net gain of 132 votes, out of nearly 460,000 cast. Overall, Biden gained 257 votes to Trump's 125.

A poll worker processes mail-in absentee ballots the night of Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Georgia, Wisconsin recounts unlikely to change Trump election defeat

"I don't believe at the end of the day it'll change the total results," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, told CNN.

A poll worker processes mail-in absentee ballots the night of Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Trump campaign drops suit against Wisconsin NBC affiliate over ad

The ad quoted outgoing President Trump saying "We have it totally under control," and "One day it’s like a miracle, it will disappear" as a graph showed the rising number of coronavirus cases.

US President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Biden leading in Wisconsin, Trump demands recount in multiple states

The campaign manager cited reports of irregularities in the state's voting, despite not providing details of any reports.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Trump, Biden campaign in the Midwest in last get-out-the-vote push

Opinion polls show Trump trailing former vice president Biden nationally, but with a closer contest in the most competitive states that will decide the election.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first 2020 presidential campaign debate held on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., September 29, 2020

Extradition hearing set for US teenager in Wisconsin protest shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse had traveled from his home in nearby Antioch, Illinois, in a self-appointed role to protect the streets of Wisconsin, where the police shooting of Jacob Blake had sparked protests.

A man holds a flag with the words Black Lives Matter during a protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, US, August 27, 2020.

Antisemitic graffiti found at site of Wisconsin house fire

The fire was described as a possible arson attack, and was allegedly started after a failed break-in.

A house in Napa County burns in the Glass Fire, Sept. 29, 2020.