Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer

A report from the Dane County Election Security Task Force points to rising concerns over the safety of election officials. The county's election infrastructure is being labeled "inadequate." County C...

A report lists all the material released during a six-alarm fire last year at a northern Illinois chemical plant. The Chemtool plant in Rockton is on the hook for the cleanup. Monday's report reveals ...

The Madison Diocese says it is taking disciplinary action against a priest who continues to focus on right-wing political opinions. Father Richard Heilman of Cross Plains has included controversial op...

Miller Beer has been thrown out of the game at Fiserv Forum. The legendary beer's parent company, Molson Coors, has confirmed it failed to reach an agreement with the Milwuakee Bucks to continue its l...

The Packers are keeping their front office intact. The team reportedly has agreed to extensions with general manager Brian Gutekunst, head coach Matt LaFleur, and salary cap expert Russ Ball. Team Pre...

Authorities in Calumet County say a falling tree branch at High Cliff State Park has injured four people Officials say some of the injuries were significant and the victims have been hospitalized. No ...

Lefty starter Kyle Freeland and two relieves shut out the Brewers on five hits Monday in a 2-0 win. That let Colorado salvage the last game of a four-game series at American Family Field. Milwaukee lo...

The final decision over absentee ballot rules could be headed to court. The Wisconsin Elections Commission said last week it won't follow a legislative committee's instruction to stop telling local el...

The Golden Eagles have released their non-conference schedule for next basketball season. Coach Shaka Smart's team isn't going to play the usual exhibition game this season. Marquette will host Radfor...

Wisconsin's governor says he is open to discussion about the temporary suspension of the state's gas tax. Drivers pay 31-cents a gallon for fuel tax when they fill their tanks. Governor Tony Evers say...