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Republican Mary Felzkowski of Tomahawk has been elected by her fellow Republicans to be the next Wisconsin state Senate president. She replaces Chris Kapenga who dropped his reelection bid after Felzkowski’s challenge.

Kenosha police arrested a 13-year-old Thursday who allegedly tried to enter Roosevelt Elementary School carrying a firearm. 

The poet, who was born and raised in Wisconsin, talks about his new collection, “Time Remaining: Body Odes, Praise Songs, Oddities, Amazements.”

University of Wisconsin-Superior political science professor Alisa Von Hagel spoke about the races with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition,” analyzing the outcomes both politically and policy-wise.

Eight years ago, Donald Trump redefined the GOP coalition in Wisconsin. This year, he rode it to a record number of votes, and a second term in the White House, even as Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won a third term.

WPR asked people for their feelings and reactions the day after President-elect Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Molson Coors will close its Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls and the Leinenkugel’s 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee early next year, according to a statement from the company.

With Wisconsin Republicans holding onto leads in both chambers of the state Legislature, two former leaders in state government explained Wednesday why they hope for and expect more bipartisanship in an era of new maps that enabled Democrat gains.

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says after major GOP victories, Tuesday, his focus is on winning upcoming Supreme Court and the governors race.

Democrat Tammy Baldwin has defeated Republican challenger Eric Hovde to clinch her third term in the U.S. Senate.