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Wisconsin News

Republicans pour money into Wisconsin Senate race Democrats say will be close

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sensing an opportunity in swing-state Wisconsin, Republicans are pouring money into the bid to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in that state's closely watched Senate race. Democrats also have dialed up their efforts in the contest, which remains crucial ...

Parts of Wisconsin remain very dry

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin officials are requiring people in 13 counties to obtain burning permits as dry conditions continue. The state Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that permit requirements will go into effect just after midnight Tuesday in areas the agency protects ...

Governors cry foul over report Trump sent Putin COVID tests

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and two other Democratic governors joined Friday in condemning Donald Trump after reports that as president Trump shipped COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin early in the pandemic. In a new book, journalist Bob Woodward writes Trump sent the tests to ...

Teen pleads not guilty in prison counselor’s death

MERRILL, Wis. (AP) — A teenage inmate charged in connection with a Wisconsin youth prison counselor’s death this summer has pleaded not guilty to a pair of felony counts. Ryan Nyblom, 17, pleaded not guilty Thursday to being a party to felony murder and being a party to battery by ...

Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday ...

Wisconsin utilities plan nearly $2B in renewable energy projects

Three of the state’s major utilities are planning to spend almost $2 billion on five renewable energy projects as part of their plans to cut carbon emissions and shift to clean energy. We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric filed plans with the Public Service ...