No incumbent: Evers' exit opens floodgates in Wisconsin's 2026 governor’s race

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – With Governor Tony Evers announcing he will not seek a third term, Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor is wide open for the first time in more than a decade.  Evers made the announcement Thursday in a video message.  “Whether I' …

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he won’t run for third term

Democratic Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers says he is not seeking reelection

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday said that he is not seeking reelection for a third term. Evers explained that he is retiring after his family has sacrificed by supporting him in public office. “That’s why, Wisconsin, I’m announcing I will …

Wisconsin State Patrol identifies Portage woman arrested in I-90 deadly crash

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin State Patrol has identified a Portage woman who was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a vehicle, killing a Minnesota teen over the weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported. …

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Extremely muggy conditions

Morning rain held the heat off for the first half of the day, but temperatures are skyrocketing this afternoon. Most locations will top out above 90 degrees with high humidity making it feel 100+. Extremely high dew points are approaching 80 degrees in …

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years. It …

Tony Evers will not seek a third term as governor of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers announced Thursday he will not seek a third term as Wisconsin's governor. The governor made the announcement in a video posted to his X account Thursday. Evers was first elected as governor in 2018, defeating …

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Still muggy

*****AIR QUALITY ALERT UNTIL 11PM FRIDAY FOR FOND DU LAC, DODGE, SHEBOYGAN, WASHINGTON, OZAUKEE, MILWAUKEE, WAUKESHA, RACINE, AND KENOSHA COUNTIES**** Clouds and showers kept temperatures cooler for much of the day, but just like yesterday, afternoon …

Most Wisconsin counties placed under air quality advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke

(WLUK) -- Canadian wildfire smoke has triggered an air quality advisory issued for almost all Wisconsin counties. The advisory will be in effect from 3 p.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Friday, with air quality expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups …

PHOTOS: Severe storms and reported tornadoes cause damage across Northeast Wisconsin

(WLUK) -- Damage is evident all across Northeast Wisconsin following a round of severe storms and reported tornadoes. Tornado warnings were issued in parts of Waupaca, Oconto, Menominee and Outagamie counties. So far, the National Weather Service has …