Wisconsin

The State of Sanctuary Cities in the US

With top GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio all calling for an end to so-called “sanctuary cities,” the future of safe havens for undocumented migrants has become a core policy issue.

Wisconsin Latino Business Owners Walk Out in 'Day Without Latinos'

Latino business owners in Wisconsin are flexing their economic muscle Thursday in protest of a proposed immigration bill, walking out from their jobs and onto the ground outside where Madison's legislative assembly meets to protest. The demonstration takes place as Wisconsin is drawing more political attention, with its presidential primaries just weeks away.

Wisconsin Activist Group Urges Hispanic Community to Walk Out on Jobs for 'A Day Without Latinos' Protest

An activist group in Wisconsin encouraged Hispanics to walk out from schools and offices to fight racism and immigrant rights.

Healthiest States, Cities in the US for 2016 Revealed

It's the second year the cities are ranked by SmartAsset. A healthy lifestyle is one of the goals people make every year. However, not everyone can maintain their fitness and wellness routines properly.

'Saved by the Bell' Screech Actor Dustin Diamond Begins 4-Month Jail Sentence in Wisconsin

"Saved by the Bell" alum Dustin Diamond began his four-month sentence on Friday after being convicted last year for stabbing a man during a bar fight on Christmas 2014.

Powerball Numbers and Results Dec 23, 2015: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $227M Jackpot

Last Saturday’s winning numbers were 28, 30, 41, 59, 68 and 10. There were 943,659 regular winners,and $9,560,017 in non-jackpot money was won.

Democratic Presidential Polls 2016: Wisconsin Survey Finds That Bernie Sanders Would Defeat All GOP Candidates in General Election

Although Hillary Clinton continues to maintain a strong lead in the Democratic presidential primary, a new poll suggests that underdog Bernie Sanders would beat all Republican contenders in hypothetical head-to-head matchups in Wisconsin.

Immigration Reform News: Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Push For Federal Policy to Protect Immigrant Labor

Dairy farmers from Wisconsin have joined the fight for immigration reform in order to save their businesses, which are heavily dependent on immigrant labor.

Scott Walker on Immigration: Republican Tells Immigrant Family He Does Not Support DACA, DAPA

2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker was confronted by a family of an undocumented worker during a campaign stop in his childhood hometown of Plainfield, Iowa on Sunday.

Scott Walker Announcement for President: GOP Wisconsin Governor Enters 2016 White House Bid

The already crowded Republican field in the 2016 White House race grew by one more name on Monday as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced his presidential run.

Wisconsin Man Charged With Threatening to Kill President Barack Obama

His threats to kill President Barack Obama have led to federal charges for a Wisconsin man who is now being detained in a mental health facility. Brian Dutcher allegedly told a security guard that he wanted to shoot the president during a visit to La Crosse, where Obama held an event on Thursday.

Bernie Sanders Draws Huge Crowd in Wisconsin: 10,000 Supporters as Candidate Surges in Iowa Poll

With Democratic heavyweight Hillary Clinton as the unquestioned frontrunner, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., faces a tough race for his party's 2016 presidential nomination. But the Vermont senator -- who is thought to be one of the few able to mount a serious challenge to Clinton -- this week managed to both draw a huge crowd at a campaign rally and surprise with promising poll numbers in an early caucus state.

Wis. Lawmakers Repeal 48-Hour Wait for Gun Purchases, Critics Say This Will Allow People to Purchase Guns Impulsively

Lawmakers in Wisconsin's Republican-controlled legislature voted on Tuesday to repeal the state's 48-hour waiting period on handgun purchases. Gov. Scott Walker, a likely GOP contender for his party's 2016 White House nomination, plans to sign the bill, his office noted.

‘Slender Man’: Lawyers for Anissa Weier Argue the Case Should be Moved to Juvenile Court

Lawyers for one of the two suspects in the Slender Man stabbing case in Wisconsin are presenting arguements that their client Anissa Weier should be tried in juvenile court instead of adult court.

Pentagon Mistakenly Sent Live Anthrax to 9 U.S. State Labs and Air Base in South Korea

The Pentagon had mistakenly sent live anthrax samples to nine U.S. state laboratories and one air base in South Korea.

Wisconsin Gunman's Fiancee Says He Suffered From Depression, Couple Argued Hours Before He Went on Killing Spree

New reports about the 27-year-old Wisconsin man who went on a killing spree before turning his weapon on himself on Sunday reveal that he suffered from major depression.

Wisconsin State Trooper and Bank Robbery Suspect Die During Gunfire Exchange

A Wisconsin state trooper and a man suspected of robbing a bank were fatally shot late Tuesday afternoon during a shootout that took place on the west side of Fond du Lac.

NCAA College Basketball Brackets, Schedule & Predictions 2015: Kentucky, Wisconsin, Duke & Villanova Draw No. 1 Seeds for March Madness

March Madness is here at last. 68 teams will do battle for the chance to be named the best college basketball squad in the United States. Latin Post previews the tournament, lists the brackets, and names the seedings.

Immigration Reform 2015: Republican Pres. Hopefull Gov. Scott Walker Explains Hard Right Turn on Issue

Likely presidential candidate says he is a listener, not a flip-flopper. Scott Walker, who is likely to compete as the Republican Party's presidential candidate defended himself Saturday in New Hampshire saying he was not a flip-flopper on issues.

Madison Police Shooting Update: African American Teen Shot in Wisconsin Sparks 'Black Lives Matter' Protests

Protests are erupting in Madison, Wisconsin following the fatal shooting an African American teenager by a police officer Friday night.

Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Expands Campaign Staff for 2016 Presidential Election

Governor Scott Walker hired two new senior advisors as he sets up his Iowa office Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken two steps closer to running in the 2016 presidential election.
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