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Republican Gov. Scott Walker and his DFL opponent Tony Evers covered several topics at their first debate hosted at the Madison Market.

Walker, Evers, Discuss Transportation and More at Gubernatorial Debate

10/19/2018 10:48 PM

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation hosted a gubernatorial debate with governor candidates Friday. Republican Gov. Scott Walker and his DFL opponent Tony Evers covered several topics at their first debate hosted at the Madison Market.

Volunteers searched areas near Barron, Wis., on Thursday, looking for evidence in the Jayme Closs case.

Searchers Find Nothing as Hunt for Missing Girl Continues

Superior, Douglas County Authorities Help Search for Jayme Closs

Therapists Sent to Missing Girl's School

Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3 Percent for Eighth Month

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Wisconsin U.S. Senate Debate

Democratic Incumbent, Tammy Baldwin and her Republican challenger Leah Vukmir met to discuss issues facing our nation in the one hour debate on Saturday, October 13.

Democratic incumbent, Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Leah Vukmir are running for the Wisconsin U.S. Senate.

Sheriff Dismisses Miami Tip in Missing Girl Case

Authorities looking for a missing Wisconsin teenager whose parents were found dead in their home say a tip placing the girl's whereabouts in Miami is not credible.

Left to right: James Closs, Denise Closs, Jayme Closs.

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Evers Proposes Tax Cuts; Walker Calls it Publicity Stunt

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers is proposing a tax cut for Wisconsin's middle class. Evers unveiled the plan Sunday at a campaign event.

Search Organized for Missing Ashland Man

Ocasio's wife organized a search for him Saturday in the Bad River Reservation.

High Water, Flooding Reported in Ashland

Ashland County officials advise residents and motorists near Ashland and along the shore of Lake Superior to use caution today.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Announces Death of His Father

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced in a tweet that his father had died Sunday morning. Walker had canceled events on Saturday and Sunday to be with his family.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced via Twitter that his father died Sunday morning.

Thousands Enjoy Day One of Bayfield Apple Festival

Apple season is in full swing and the Bayfield Apple Festival is the spot where people are stocking up on the popular fruit. The first day of the three day festival kicked off Friday.

The 57th Bayfield Apple Festival brings in over 50,000 visitors annually.

Lots of Activities at the Bayfield Apple Festival

The event is a celebration of all thing autumn in Bayfield, Wisconsin. There are a number of activities planned this weekend, ending with the Grand Parade on Sunday.

Wis. Elections Commission Warns of Incorrect Voting Mailer

Wisconsin election officials are warning voters to beware of absentee voting mailers with incorrect information.

Raymond Ocasio was last seen in Ashland last Monday.

Ashland Woman Asking for Help in Locating Missing Husband

The Webster Health Center opened on Monday.

New Clinic Opens in Webster

Man Convicted of Killing Rusk County Deputy

Wisconsin regulators, meeting in Hayward, voted to loosen the�criteria for holding elk hunts in the Clam Lake and Black River regions.

Regulators Loosen Requirements for Northern Wis. Elk Hunt

A House committee has passed a bill from Rep. Sean Duffy to strip protections from gray wolves across the contiguous U.S.

House Committee Advances Duffy Bill to Drop Wolf Protections

Wis. DNR Board Votes to Close Grouse Season Early

An analysis finds that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is good for the economy.

Report: Great Lakes Cleanup Program Boosts Region's Economy

No new threats have been detected to Wisconsin election security.

Homeland Security Says No Wisconsin Election Threats Seen

People who were wrongly cut from Wisconsin's voting rolls last year can now be reinstated by local election clerks.

Deactivated Wisconsin Voters Can Go Back on the Rolls

Part of Rockford Road in Madge, WI is closed until further notice to allow for road repairs.

Wisconsin Road Closing Due to Heavy Rains

Wisconsin DOJ Investigating Ex-Burnett Co. DA over Date Requests

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

Superior Community News

The Superior Fire Department along with other emergency departments responded to a duplex structure fire Friday night.

Authorities Respond to Duplex Structure Fire in Superior

The Superior Fire Department along with other emergency departments responded to a structure fire Friday night. The fire started near a second story balcony in a duplex and spread to the ceiling between the first and second floors of the home.

Walker, Evers, Discuss Transportation and More at Gubernatorial Debate

Select High School Students Perform at the Tri-State Band Festival

MPUC Holds Hearing on Proposed Natural Gas Plant

A rendering of the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center.

Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3 Percent for Eighth Month

Wisconsin's jobless rate has been below three percent for eight months.

Northland Father and Son Headed to the Capitol To Help Stop Gun Violence

UP Michigan Community News

Marquette County is getting federal funding to pay for police patrols on and near Lake Superior.

Upper Peninsula County Gets $60,000 Grant for Border Patrols

An Upper Peninsula county has accepted a $60,000 federal grant to keep an eye on routes to the U.S. border.

UP Sees First Known Case of CWD

The first case of CWD in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been confirmed.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Down to 4 Percent in September

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget reports Wednesday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February dipped to 4.8 percent. It was 4.9 percent in January.

Michigan Bans Marijuana-Infused Alcoholic Drinks

Even if Michigan voters approve recreational use of marijuana, a new law means they won't be able to buy marijuana-infused alcohol.

Snyder Vetoes Bills to Exempt Aircraft Parts from Taxation

Rainfall Prompts Early Campground Closures in UP

A campground in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park has been closed early due to heavy rainfall.

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