Madison leaders are putting forward a new batch of zoning changes designed to increase the supply of housing in one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing cities.

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Republicans representing Wisconsin in Congress are defending President Donald Trump's decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles amid protests there against federal immigration

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Federal prosecutors told a U.S. District Court on Monday that it should hear a criminal case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after they say she acted unilaterally to obstruct immigration enforcement.

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Wisconsin is among the states that sued in April after the Trump administration cut off nearly $400 million in funding to AmeriCorps.

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The chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission says the U.S. Department of Justice is mistaken after federal officials accused the state agency of breaking a federal election law.

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Blue moon ice cream is a summertime staple at roadside shops throughout the Upper Midwest. But where did the citrusy flavor come from? And what explains its longstanding appeal?

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The bills mirror measures included by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in his latest budget request — before GOP lawmakers removed them. Now, Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing the measures as standalone legislation.

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Milwaukee teacher's aide Yessenia Ruano says she has been told to self-deport to her native El Salvador by Tuesday. Ruano has an application pending for legal status as someone who was a victim of human trafficking. She has no criminal record and has two children who were born in the U.S.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to suspend Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz for seven days after concluding she committed judicial misconduct.

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Gov. Tony Evers' administration is warning that Wisconsinites could face much longer wait times for professional licenses unless lawmakers approve part of the governor's budget request. 

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Leaders of Wisconsin colleges and universities are speaking out against pending cuts to federal financial aid after they cleared the U.S. House on Thursday.

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A state Senate committee heard more than three hours of impassioned testimony Tuesday on a bill that would cut funding for local sheriff's offices if those sheriffs don't assist federal immigration enforcement.

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Tuesday's indictment means members of that grand jury concluded there was enough evidence to file charges against Judge Hannah Dugan.

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Bail has been set for Jeffrey Rupnow at $20,000 cash after he was charged criminally in connection with the shooting carried out by his daughter at Madison's Abundant Life Christian School.

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