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Wisconsin News

DMV offers information on obtaining ID for voting

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes ...

Menominee man accused of carrying gun into Peshtigo High School

A Menominee man faces several felony charges in Wisconsin's Marinette County after being accused of carrying a firearm into Peshtigo High School during a blood drive earlier this week and then having an altercation with officers at the jail. Peshtigo Police officers about 11:43 a.m. Monday ...

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin’s governor’s race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open race for governor led the congressman's top Republican rival to drop out of the race less than a day later. Tiffany now faces only nominal opposition for the Republican nomination in the ...

Communities, researchers measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes

Scientists are asking for help from the public this winter to measure how thick the ice is on the Great Lakes and inland lakes. Data submitted by ice fishers and other people who spend time on frozen lakes could improve the models that forecast ice cover on the Great Lakes. Satellites do a ...

Shutdown leaves Wisconsin meetings out of public view

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shutdown of Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN amid a fundraising shortfall has led to state lawmakers meeting outside of public view, fueling complaints from open government advocates and putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive the network. WisconsinEye ...

NWTC seeks applicants for district board of trustees

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Board Appointment Committee of the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College District Board is accepting applications for three positions on the NWTC District Board of Trustees. In accordance with Wisconsin statutes, these categories will be filled with candidates ...