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Elections

Fallone, Roggensack Race Could Shift Balance of Wisconsin Supreme Court

The "nonpartisan" state Supreme Court race could have big ramifications on cases sitting on the court's docket.

Police & Fire

Sturtevant Man Guilty of Enticing a Child for Sex

Harold A. Prudhomme was caught in an undercover sting last year after he posted a Craigslist ad seeking a young girl to have sex with.

Government, Local Connections

Gov. Scott Walker Affirms Distance From John Doe Probe

Walker maintains he had nothing to do with the ongoing investigation, and says he would have done the right thing if he had knowledge of any misconduct.

Elections

Tammy vs. Tommy: Costly Senate Race Comes Down to the Wire

Though their names are separated by just a vowel, Republican Tommy Thompson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin have vastly different visions for the future. It's resulted in one of the most bitter and tightly contested races for a Wisconsin U.S. Senate seat.

Elections

Bill Clinton: Romney's Recovery Plan is 'Dumb Economically'

Former was in Waukesha rallying Democratic support with just five days left before the election. In the waning moments of the campaign, both parties have targeted the Badger State in what could be a photo finish Nov. 6.

Elections

Paul Ryan Taps Packers Mojo, Reaffirms Plan to Tackle Nation's Debt

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned in Waukesha on Monday and held a town hall meeting that was dominated by the economy. Ryan promised an Aaron Rodgers-eque all-star performance to address the nation's financial problems.

Elections

Scott Walker to Paul Ryan: 'Just Be Yourself'

As as the only vice presidential debate nears, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker weighs in on what we can expect to see on Thursday.

Government

Gov. Scott Walker Subpoenaed in Former Staffer's Trial

Former Walker staffer Kelly Rindfleisch is accused of using county time to complete campaign work for a Republican who lost the lieutenant governor race in 2010.

Elections

Dems Have Swagger in October; Republicans Point to 'Poll'-a-Tricks

In Patch's latest survey of political insiders, Democrats are riding a wave of confidence as Obama leads in polls. GOP insiders say that's a result of faulty national and swing state polling — and the "liberal" media.

Government

State Back in the Black, Communities Want Their Cut

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities sent a letter to Gov. Scott Walker Tuesday requesting a portion of the projected state budget surplus be returned to provide property tax relief.

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