Wisconsin school district weighs banning ‘safe space’ signsThe Arrowhead School Board’s policy committee decided Tuesday to forward a proposed policy banning such signs to the full school board for consideration at its July 12 meeting. June 21, 2023
Marijuana scent enough to warrant police search, Wisconsin Supreme Court rulesA car smelling like marijuana is enough for police in Wisconsin to justify searching a person in the vehicle, even though substances legal in the state can smell the same, the state Supreme Court said on Tuesday. June 20, 2023
Woman who survived attack near King Ludwig’s castle headed back to IllinoisWeihan Chang of Normal said that his daughter, 22-year-old Kelsey Chang, survived the attack. She was released from a hospital on Sunday and was on a plane bound for home Tuesday. He said he hadn’t had a chance to talk with her very much. June 20, 2023
At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration endsMilwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said six teens were shot, including a 17-year-old who may have been a gunman himself and is in custody. June 20, 2023
Fatal I-55 dust storm crash puts focus on Illinois farmers: ‘We haven’t advanced … but we can’Advocates say Illinois has failed at encouraging the types of planting methods that could stop fertile soil from being carried off fields by high winds or washed into waterways by rain storms. June 19, 2023
Wisconsin Republicans vote to end funding for child care programRepublicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature voted early Friday to end funding for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program over the objections of Democrats and child care providers who argued that the move would be devastating for needy families and the state’s economy. June 16, 2023
In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law largely banning abortionAbortion will remain legal in Iowa after the state’s high court declined to reinstate a law that would have largely banned the procedure. June 16, 2023
The I-55 dust storm crash took lives, shattered families. Here are some of their stories. A sudden dust storm on I-55 claimed the lives of 8 people in May — everyday people just traveling through central Illinois. June 16, 2023
Deadly I-55 dust storm: The ‘hellish’ minutes scores of drivers spent battling a 200-foot wall of farm soilOn I-55 in central Illinois, a weather phenomenon fueled by gusting farm soil led to a deadly 84-vehicle crash. June 16, 2023
Detroit suburb bans LGBTQ+ Pride flags on public propertyA Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city’s reputation for welcoming newcomers. June 15, 2023
Wisconsin bill to regulate wedding barns and overhaul state liquor laws wins bipartisan supportUnder the bill, wedding barns that host more than six events a year would have to obtain a Class B liquor license, which would allow them to serve beer and wine. June 15, 2023
Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university systemWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday in a newspaper report that he won’t sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system’s diversity officers. June 14, 2023
Wisconsin Republicans vote to raise fees on electric vehiclesRegistering an electric vehicle in Wisconsin is already more expensive than registering a gas vehicle or hybrid, which cost $85 and $75 a year respectively. June 14, 2023
No legislative discipline in sight for Indiana lawmaker who admitted drunken drivingRepublican Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour signed an agreement Monday with the prosecutor in southern Indiana’s Jackson County in which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of the accident. June 14, 2023
Republicans delay vote on University of Wisconsin budget after promises to cut diversity fundsRepublican state lawmakers suspended a vote on funding for University of Wisconsin campuses, just hours after a top GOP leader promised to slash the college system’s budget as part of an ongoing fight over diversity and inclusion initiatives. June 14, 2023
Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to drunken driving after highway crashRepublican Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour signed an agreement with the prosecutor in southern Indiana’s Jackson County in which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident at the interchange of Interstate 65 and Indiana 11 early May 31, court records show. June 13, 2023
Wisconsin’s alcohol industry gets behind update, greater enforcement of lawsWisconsin’s smallest craft brewers, including the maker of the popular Spotted Cow beer, large retailers like the Kwik Trip convenience store franchise and other producers, wholesalers and retailers are getting behind a rapidly moving proposal that would overhaul the state’s alcohol laws and lead to stricter enforcement efforts. June 12, 2023
GM to invest $632 million at Fort Wayne assembly plantGeneral Motors says it will spend $632 million to update its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks with internal combustion engines. June 12, 2023
Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcyMilwaukee, the state’s largest city and a Democratic stronghold, faces an underfunded pension system. June 09, 2023
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebrandingThe Mustang will enter the GT3 category next year with at least two cars in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship. June 09, 2023