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Boy, 13, arrested after school scare in Kenosha

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy who had researched school shootings online was arrested hours after he tried to enter a Wisconsin elementary school with suspicious bags, police said. Investigators believe the boy was armed, judging by videos of him brandishing what investigators ...

St. Norbert College launches first non-credit online certificate programs

DE PERE, Wis. — St. Norbert College is launching its first non-credit online certificate offerings, designed to support the college’s commitment to lifelong learning and to meeting the needs of the local community. These certificates offer working professionals, current students, and others opportunities to develop new skills and advance their career pathways. These are fully online offerings that expand access to affordable educational opportunities for learners, whether they are seeking to advance their careers, change fields, or increase their earning potential. Open to ...

Wisconsin GOP retains LeMahieu as Senate leader

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Devin LeMahieu will return as the Republican majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate. The GOP caucus elected LeMahieu to the position during a meeting Thursday. LeMehieu said in a news release that the top issue for Republicans this legislative session will be returning the state’s funding surplus to families. LeMahieu, of Oostburg, has represented parts of Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties in the Legislature since 2015. He served as majority leader during the 2021-22 and 2023-24 sessions. He’ll preside over a smaller majority this session. ...

Election day arrives

Voters in Michigan and Wisconsin who have not already voted will go to the polls today for an election that has a wide range of candidates and questions on the ballot. Poll sites will be open in both Michigan and Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone who is in line before 8 p.m. will be ...

Election Day weather forecast for US battleground states

Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day. The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast for Tuesday is in Montana, where there could be blizzard conditions, but that state is not a battleground and is strongly favored to go for Donald Trump. The Election Day forecasts for the seven most highly-contested states: Michigan Temperatures will be above normal in Michigan with southern parts of the state in the 70s. Detroit could see temperatures in the high 70s. A few thunderstorms in lower Michigan are possible later in the day. The Upper ...

When polls will close in pivotal states on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most. Together, these states are likely to ...