Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability

WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.

WI primary: Francesca Hong speaks amid tight race
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Wisconsin governor candidate Francesca Hong addressed supporters late Tuesday as the Democratic primary remained too close to call. Hong said she felt confident despite the lack of final results and told supporters “the fight continues no matter what” as votes were still being counted.

Wisconsin primary: Hong locked in close race
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Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong is locked in a close race with moderate David Crowley in the race for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor.

Wisconsin governor primary election: Results

Both Republican and Democratic candidates are vying to be Wisconsin’s 47th governor in a general election on Nov. 3.

Partial solar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Wednesday

A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.

Results: Wisconsin primary election 2026

Wisconsin's primary election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as voters headed to the polls to determine candidates for several positions, including the state's next governor.

Midwestern state fairs dominate best fair food rankings

The Midwest is home to state fairs with the best food, with fairs in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa claiming the top spots on Yelp's fair food ranking.

Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District primary election: Cooke wins Dem nomination

Voters in western and southwestern Wisconsin have chosen their Democratic nominee for one the state’s most competitive congressional district, electing Rebecca Cooke as their candidate to head to the general election in November.

Wisconsin primary election 2026: Voter guide

Wisconsin’s primary election to determine the state’s next governor, state treasurer, secretary of state and several congressional districts are underway. Here’s what voters need to know.

Wisconsin police capture intense storm on dashcam
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An officer with the Fox Crossing Police Department captured the severe storms that hit northeastern Wisconsin last week.  

Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000

A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin firefighter who died in line of duty honored

Firefighters in Minnesota and Wisconsin paid their respects Saturday as the body of an Eau Claire firefighter who died in the line of duty earlier this week made its way home.

Rally held in Minneapolis for man fatally shot by police in Madison
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Community leaders and activists gathered in Minneapolis Thursday night for a vigil and rally to remember Corey Ruiz, the homeless man fatally shot by police earlier this month in Madison, Wis. Ruiz's death continues to draw nationwide backlash.