Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is one of the competitive seats Democrats are hoping to flip in the upcoming midterm elections. So far, Incumbent Congressman Derrick Van Orden is falling short […]

A new report from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts says this week's round of extreme weather is likely to become more common. And, flooding is forcing residents of some areas in Outagamie and Waupaca counties out of their homes. Plus, we'll hear about a unique school in south-central Wisconsin with a focus on outdoor education.

The state legislature was in special session yesterday to consider Governor Tony Evers' plan to ban partisan gerrymandering. The seven Democratic candidates looking to succeed the retiring Gov. Evers met at a candidate forum last night And, in some Wisconsin communities, residents say slow deliveries by the U.S. Post office are making it hard to depend on receiving things like medication and checks on time.

The war in the middle east has caused the price of oil and gas to skyrocket. Experts warn that food prices could be next. Data centers were front-of-mind for some voters when they cast their ballots last week. Especially in Menominee, where a new mayor has been elected. And, federal solutions for honeybee colonies that have been dying off in recent years, including in Wisconsin.

Who gets the blame for recent conservative losses in Wisconsin? Some Republicans want to fire the state's GOP chair following Judge Maria Lazar's loss last week. In another sign of how campaigns are changing, many voters were texted by an AI chatbot ahead of the election. And, a conversation with a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grad who's part of NASA's Artemis program.

The team digs into a leadership shakeup at the University of Wisconsin system and the state's Supreme Court election results — which drew national attention this week.

Former UW President Jay Rothman says he doesn't know why regents fired him earlier this week. Two of those regents are now giving more details. Gov. Tony Evers has signed a law legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin. And, the story of the men who invented a new kind of bike seat that's made in Wisconsin.

Justice-elect Chris Taylor's lopsided victory Tuesday has cemented a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. And it has Democrats looking to November. Voters in Port Washington passed a referendum prompted by a data center backlash. And, Democrats running for governor try to differentiate themselves as they debate how they'd handle health care.

State Appeals Judge Chris Taylor won Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court election in a landslide, growing the liberal majority on the court. . the Board of Regents voted unanimously to fire University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman. And, hear about a Potawatomi-style corn soup as part of our Wisconsin Life series, Food Traditions.

Voters are headed to the polls today to decide who will be Wisconsin's next state Supreme Court justice. The Board of Regents will also meet today to consider firing the Universities of Wisconsin System president.And, Gov. Tony Evers celebrates a new PFAS law by visiting families near La Crosse who've been dealing with contaminated water.