Wisconsinites drink more than half the world's brandy, Korbel says
According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.
According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.
Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago canceled for 2020
The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Wisconsin school worker is jailed for exposing herself to student
The student admitted to the sexual relationship and told police: "Well, it is every kid's dream to do a teacher,” according to a report.
The student admitted to the sexual relationship and told police: "Well, it is every kid's dream to do a teacher,” according to a report.
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff busy campaigning on behalf of spouses
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff have been so busy on the campaign trail, they sometimes do more events than their spouses at the top of the ticket.
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff have been so busy on the campaign trail, they sometimes do more events than their spouses at the top of the ticket.
Police in Chicago, elsewhere feeling 'hyper vigilant' as attacks on officers increase
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
Appellate court halts Wisconsin ballot-counting extension
As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge had sided with Democrats and their allies to extend the deadline until Nov. 9.
As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge had sided with Democrats and their allies to extend the deadline until Nov. 9.
Wisconsin hits record high with 2,817 cases in one day, 22% positivity rate
Wisconsin has set a state record for new coronavirus cases with 2,817 reported on Saturday. The state's positivity rate was 22%, and Wisconsin now has the third highest number of new cases per capita in the country.
Wisconsin has set a state record for new coronavirus cases with 2,817 reported on Saturday. The state's positivity rate was 22%, and Wisconsin now has the third highest number of new cases per capita in the country.
Teen charged in deadly Kenosha shootings fights extradition
A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is fighting his return to Wisconsin to face homicide charges that could put him in prison for life.
A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is fighting his return to Wisconsin to face homicide charges that could put him in prison for life.
Wisconsin authorities investigate trays of mail, absentee ballots found in ditch
Police are investigating how three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, ended up in a ditch in Wisconsin.
Police are investigating how three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, ended up in a ditch in Wisconsin.
Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys portray him as 'American patriot'
Kyle Rittenhouse’s high-profile defense and fund-raising teams refused to speak to The Associated Press about their strategy ahead of the teen’s next court appearance, a hearing in Illinois on whether to return him to Wisconsin.
Kyle Rittenhouse’s high-profile defense and fund-raising teams refused to speak to The Associated Press about their strategy ahead of the teen’s next court appearance, a hearing in Illinois on whether to return him to Wisconsin.
Lawsuit claims Facebook groups led to fatal shootings in Kenosha
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Sec. Pompeo warns of China influence in state, local governments
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.
Gov. Evers extends Wisconsin mask mandate until Nov. 21
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21.
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21.
Chicago adds Wisconsin, Puerto Rico to quarantine travel order list
Chicago officials Tuesday told visitors from Wisconsin for the second time that they must remain in quarantine for two weeks if they visit the city.
Chicago officials Tuesday told visitors from Wisconsin for the second time that they must remain in quarantine for two weeks if they visit the city.
Independent consultant will review police shooting of Jacob Blake
Wisconsin native and retired Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review the case and turn over his findings to the district attorney.
Wisconsin native and retired Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review the case and turn over his findings to the district attorney.
Medical examiner: Brain found along Racine beach not human
The medical examiner has determined that the brain found along the beach at Samuel Myers Park in Racine on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15 is not a human brain.
The medical examiner has determined that the brain found along the beach at Samuel Myers Park in Racine on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15 is not a human brain.
Tommy Bartlett Show to close permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
Fire chief: Damage from unrest in Kenosha tops $11 million
Kenosha's fire chief says damage from the unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake has now topped $11 million.
Kenosha's fire chief says damage from the unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake has now topped $11 million.
Man finds apparent brain on Racine beach: 'What is this?'
"Curiosity got to me, so I popped it open and it looked like a chicken breast -- kind of. It took a little bit for it to really (register) of what was going on; it was a brain."
"Curiosity got to me, so I popped it open and it looked like a chicken breast -- kind of. It took a little bit for it to really (register) of what was going on; it was a brain."
Chicago warns against Wisconsin travel, cites COVID spike
Chicago officials cautioned city residents Tuesday about travel to Wisconsin, citing a recent COVID-19 spike in Illinois’ neighbor to the north.
Chicago officials cautioned city residents Tuesday about travel to Wisconsin, citing a recent COVID-19 spike in Illinois’ neighbor to the north.