×

Wisconsin News

Wisconsin wolf regulations debated amid effort to delist

The state Senate’s sporting heritage committee is weighing whether to approve, deny or request changes to wolf harvest regulations developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The Natural Resources Board approved a rule on wolf harvest regulations when it signed off on a new ...

Wisconsin DNR board OKs deer management changes

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board unanimously passed regulations to allow deer management to be based on habitat rather than county lines in the forests of central and northern Wisconsin. After about two hours of discussion Wednesday, the policymaking board for the Wisconsin Department of ...

Wisconsin court candidates spar over Musk and Soros campaign donations

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court race who has received the support of Elon Musk said Wednesday it's more concerning that his Democratic-supported opponent is benefiting from donations by liberal philanthropist George Soros. "I don't think ...

Wisconsin man missing in Puerto Rico

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico are searching for a U.S. tourist they say got lost in the dense tropical rain forest of El Yunque in the U.S. territory's east. Police said in a statement that Abdur Rahman, 64, was hiking with a group when he became separated from them ...

Judge rejects plea deal in child’s death

MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A judge has rejected a plea deal for a Wisconsin man accused of ordering a brutal punishment for his 7-year-old great nephew that led to the boy's death. Prosecutors charged Timothy Hauschultz, of Manitowoc, in 2019 with eight counts, including felony murder, child ...