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A Democratic Socialist candidate in Wisconsin is testing how far left voters are willing to go in a key battleground state, signaling a push for progressive reforms while sparking both optimism and concern about feasibility and electoral impact in the 2026 race.
Notre Dame revealed its 2026 Shamrock Series uniforms for the opener against Wisconsin, drawing design inspiration from the Green Bay Packers, the 1920s Acme Packers, Notre Dame’s 11 national championships, and Paul Hornung’s era numbers.
Former Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan, convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers in a Trump-era immigration crackdown, faces up to five years in prison at sentencing; she resigned amid impeachment threats, while prosecutors urge a serious sentence and her lawyers argue immunity and that she has already suffered consequences.
Three children aged 6, 7, and 10 died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during a Friday storm; seven people were rescued, including the boat operator. The operator, a 47-year-old with boating experience, tried to seek refuge as large waves broke over the bow. The vessel sank in 32 feet of water with the three child victims inside; the preliminary cause of death is freshwater drowning. Winds were reported at 90–100 mph by the National Weather Service, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Democratic Socialists of America are shifting its organizing and resources toward battleground Michigan and Wisconsin, backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate contest and Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor, with DSA surrogates (including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib) and high-profile volunteers touring to boost these campaigns and convert momentum from urban primaries into statewide wins, even as party dynamics and opposition concerns loom.
A blistering Fourth of July heat wave accompanied by storms disrupted the holiday, with Wisconsin reporting three child deaths and widespread power outages tied to the severe weather.
A recreational boat capsized on Lake Geneva during a sudden, severe storm on the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in three children dead and six others rescued; authorities say all four children aboard wore life jackets and the incident is under active investigation.
A class-action suit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin alleges Microsoft’s Fairwater data center near Mount Pleasant generates ongoing noise pollution from diesel generators and HVAC equipment, along with construction dust and related disturbances; Microsoft says it addressed a humming noise in April and remains committed to being a good neighbor, while plaintiffs seek damages.
Wisconsin is seeing a northward shift in Japanese beetle activity, with southern areas quieter and northern hotspots along Highway 29 reporting more beetle presence; experts expect the trend to continue, potentially aided by milder winters, while natural enemies like a native disease and the Winsome fly, plus citizen-science tracking via iNaturalist, may help curb populations.
A 6-year-old girl in Tigerton, Wisconsin, began rabies treatment after being bitten by a rabid bat in her front yard. The bat tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to remind residents to avoid wild animals, seek prompt medical care after exposures, and ensure pets are vaccinated; the child's vaccination series has started and the bat was collected for testing.
A 6-year-old Wisconsin girl was bitten by a rabid bat while playing outside her Tigerton home. Her brothers knocked the bat away and then killed it with a Braveheart-inspired makeshift sword. The bat tested positive for rabies, and Cece Kale received life-saving rabies shots within 48 hours. Health officials warn that rabies is nearly always fatal without treatment and emphasize vaccinating pets and avoiding wild animals; the case marks Shawano-Menominee County’s first rabies case of the year.
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while she was climbing a tree near her family’s home, prompting immediate medical evaluation and potential rabies post-exposure treatment; health officials emphasize the risks bats pose and advise seeking urgent medical care after any exposure.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is offering new residents up to $9,500 to relocate, including $5,500 for moving costs and perks such as YMCA memberships, golf packages, arts and dining experiences, as part of a MakeMyMove partnership to help address its aging workforce and attract families.
WKOW outlines the WIAA state championships: softball on June 13 at Goodman Diamond (Madison), baseball on June 18 at Fox Cities Stadium (Grand Chute), and girls soccer on June 20 at Uihlein Soccer Park (Milwaukee). All girls soccer games will be broadcast on Catchy Comedy (WKOW’s subchannel, Charter Spectrum channel 190) and streamed at WKOW.com via the WIAA Sports Live section and WKOW apps; 27 News Now app users may need to click to watch the livestream. Previously recorded events may appear in the video player, and livestreams can end unexpectedly. Tips can be sent to [email protected].
In Madison, former Trump aides and attorneys, including Jim Troupis, pleaded not guilty to multiple felony forgery counts tied to the 2020 fake elector scheme in Wisconsin, underscoring ongoing probes into attempts to overturn the election results; the piece also references Kenneth Chesebro’s prior plea deal in Georgia as context.