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Gov. Tony Evers-backed candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic nomination for governor by 0.5%, defeating Wisconsin Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, according to the Associated Press. The fall primary election in Wisconsin, which determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, was held Tuesday, 7 a.m.
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Wisconsin voters decided Tuesday who will run as the Democratic and Republican candidates in the much-anticipated November 2026 election. The governor’s race remains the center of attention as incumbent Gov. Tony Evers did not seek reelection. See updates below as votes are counted. 3:00 a.m. AP News named Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley the D
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Election day is Aug. 11. Here’s what students should know. Statewide Governor Democratic candidates Francesca Hong Kelda Roys David Crowley Joel Brennan Mandela Barnes (withdrawn) Missy Hughes (withdrawn) Sara Rodriguez (withdrawn) Republican candidates Tom Tiffany Andrew Manske Governor is a statewide position that serves as the chief executive of Wisconsin
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A Madison Police Department officer fatally shot a man in the head the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22 on the city’s Near East Side after the man produced a knife during an altercation with four officers, according to a Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation press release. In the hours and days following...
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2020 was not a kind year to the film industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced moviegoers to stay inside, kneecapping theater revenue. Additionally, production on the majority of major films had to be paused due to social distancing concerns. As a result, the industry was hit hard, with profits in the U.S. film industry falling from...
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UW-Madison and Universities of Wisconsin System are looking for new leadership, with recruitment for the new UW-Madison Chancellor and UW System president underway, according to a press release from UW System media relations Director Mark Pitsch. Together, filling the two vacant positions is expected to cost more than $461,000, according to a contract review
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On June 11 the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed without Donald Trump’s signature after clearing the House (390 to 9) and Senate (89 to 10) with wide bipartisan support, according to CNN. The bill seeks to increase the housing supply in the U.S. by offering a mix of provisions that aim to increase...
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Wisconsin’s biggest NIL-spending sports are loading up in 2027. As of July 2026, Badger men’s basketball sits at No. 2 on the 247Sports 2027 recruiting class rankings, and football sits at No. 26 on their list. Basketball Greg Gard and company have been working for the future. With a lackluster class from 2026 even with...
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The Wisconsin partisan primaries this August will begin one of the most wide-open races that the state has seen in some time, carrying greater weight due to Gov. Tony Evers not seeking reelection, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Candidates from both sides will try to mirror the issues that are most prevalent, according to University...
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