Wisconsin Supreme Court rules in favor of conversion therapy ban

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed a ban on conversion therapy to go into effect in the state. The measure will provide protections for LGBTQ+ youth from the harmful practice. In a 4-3 decision, the court ruled today that a ban enacted by the …

Wisconsin Supreme Court scales back legislative committee power

Gov. Tony Evers had the legal right to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth, and a Republican-controlled legislative committee exceeded its authority by blocking the rule, the state Supreme Court found Tuesday. In the ruling, justices said the statutes …

Universities of Wisconsin system considers 5% tuition increase

Tuition at Wisconsin’s public universities could increase up to 5% under a new plan released Tuesday. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman will ask the Board of Regents on July 10 to increase tuition for undergraduate residents by 4%, with …

Wisconsin fire chiefs warn of staffing and financial struggles

• 62% of surveyed Wisconsin fire chiefs worry they cannot adequately staff their first response vehicles within the next year • Traditional recruitment methods are failing to attract new volunteers to fire departments • Employers increasingly refuse to …

How will 'no tax on tips' impact Wisconsin workers?

MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump's campaign promise to eliminate federal taxes on tips has become reality in his budget bill, so what will it mean for Wisconsin's more than 50,000 tipped workers? The provision allows workers to deduct up to $ …

Dream Flights gives central Wisconsin veterans a ride to remember

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Dream Flights took area veterans up in the air Tuesday at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport. The nationwide program started in 2011 to honor veterans by giving them a ride in WWII-era planes. “Sometimes they come out in a …

Bowling ball-sized ice tears through Wisconsin roof

Lonny Piche was nearly half asleep as he relaxed in his Hudson, Wisconsin, home Monday. It was nearing dinnertime on a textbook, blue-sky summer evening. It was a perfect night – until an explosive sound jolted Piche awake. "I got up, looked out the …

Wisconsin Task Force 1 sent to Texas to aid search and rescue efforts

Cold Front Moves Through Wisconsin Tonight

No Severe Weather Expected Beautiful Middle Of Week Watching Strong Storm Threat Friday MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across southern Wisconsin through this evening, but it won’t be a total washout. Scattered …

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns 1849 abortion ban in landmark ruling, sparking conservative outrage

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns 1849 abortion ban in landmark ruling, sparking conservative outrage Wisconsin’s Supreme Court strikes down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a 4-3 ruling, citing modern laws as replacements. Liberal justices dominated the …