Wisconsin microbeer makers tap into tourism
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin lost its unofficial beer capital designation when large brewers moved away decades ago, but the state's reputation remains strong among beer-lovers as brewpubs and microbreweries have taken the reins - with nearly 70 throughout the state.
Wisconsin Democrats on run
MADISON, Wis. - Democrats on the run in Wisconsin avoided state troopers Friday and threatened to stay in hiding for weeks, potentially paralyzing the state government in a standoff with majority Republicans over union rights for public employees.
2 Wisconsin Democrats keep their Senate seats
MADISON, Wis. — Two Democratic Wisconsin state senators targeted by Republicans survived their elections Tuesday, ending a tumultuous summer of recalls spurred by anger over how lawmakers reacted to Gov. Scott Walker's proposal curbing collective bargaining rights of public workers.
Purdue fights off late surge from Wisconsin
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - E'Twaun Moore scored 20 points and No. 10 Purdue held off No. 16 Wisconsin 60-57 on Thursday night in a matchup of Big Ten contenders that came down to the final seconds.