Wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed, judge rules
The lawsuit was brought by the father of Anthony Huber, one of two men shot and killed by Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.
Wisconsin
More than 2 dozen hurt in pileup on Wisconsin highway
Wisconsin State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
Wisconsin dairy plant fire clogs storm drains, canal with melted butter
The fire at an Associated Milk Producers Inc. plant in Portage began in a storage room full of butter, authorities said.
Wisconsin waitress receives $1,000 tip on Christmas Day
Michael Johnson was on a mission to give back when he encountered waitress Callie Blue at a Wisconsin diner.
Wisconsin warns against a holiday tradition: Raw meat sandwiches
For some Wisconsinites, it is customary to serve uncooked beef at festive gatherings, despite the risk of illness.
Wisconsin officials investigate suspected shooting death of bald eagle
The bald eagle was found with severe injuries, and died after undergoing two surgeries.
Dancing Grannies make a triumphant return after Wisconsin parade tragedy
An SUV tore through a Christmas parade in Waukesha one year ago, killing three members of the group and injuring several others.
34 years after woman's murder, DNA leads to suspect 2,000 miles away
Gene Meyer lived about a mile from where Betty Rolf's body was found on Nov. 7, 1988, just outside of Appleton, Wisconsin
Dog in backpack accidentally sent through X-ray at Wisconsin airport checkpoint
An agent spotted the animal inside a traveler's checked bag as it passed through the machine, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
GOP uses crime against Democrats in battleground Senate races
In the two battleground races, Republicans are trying to tie Democrats to high levels of crime in cities like Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
Dogs that survived Wisconsin plane crash now up for adoption
The dogs, now being called the "Western Lakes Loves," are all doing "remarkably well."
Christmas parade killer gets life term
The man who killed six people and injured many others when he drove through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of release. North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Thursday. And a sign of the holiday season: The White House Christmas tree has been cut down, at a Pennsylvania farm.
Man who killed 6 in Christmas parade gets life in prison without parole
Darrell Brooks Jr., 40, told the court before he was sentenced that he had suffered from mental illness since he was young and didn't plan to drive into the parade route.
2022 midterm elections: Election deniers who won and lost
All of the states except two had an election denier on the ballot.
Trump reportedly wanted IRS to probe foes
Former President Donald Trump reportedly wanted the IRS to investigate several of his perceived political foes, including ex-FBI director James Comey. The U.S. Labor Department is investigating a Wisconsin company for allegedly hiring 31 children for dangerous jobs, and Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever” stormed the box office on its opening weekend, raking in about $180 million globally.
Former surgeon seeks new career as welder
As a surgeon that relies on acute vision, Michael Roskos was devastated when he lost sight in one eye after a farming accident. But now, Roskos has visions of becoming a welder, inspiring others to never lose hope. CBS affiliate WKBT’s Jordan Fremstad reports.
Democrats see successes in battles for state legislatures
Democrats flipped several state legislatures into their control and staved off potential GOP supermajorities in others.
Breaking down results in key states
The balance of power in Washington is still undetermined as results continue to pour in from some closely watched races. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to break down some of the key races.
Wisconsin Senate race: Ron Johnson projected winner over Mandela Barnes
Johnson got a boost from voters' concerns about crime and economic issues, while Barnes had strong support from voters who saw abortion as a top issue.
Election Day in Wisconsin
The tight Wisconsin Senate race comes to a close as voters get ready to head to the polls across the state. Adriana Diaz reports.
Sen. Ron Johnson stumps to keep seat
Wisconsin voters are keeping the race for Senate neck and neck as Sen. Ron Johnson faces the state's Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz is outside a polling place in Appleton, Wisconsin, with more on turnout there.
Crime a major issue for Wisconsin voters
As Election Day draws closer, the issue of crime seems high in the minds of Wisconsin voters. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports
Special Report: Rittenhouse found not guilty
A Kenosha, Wisconsin, jury has found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of homicide and all other charges in the shootings that killed two men and wounded a third during a night of protests and unrest in August 2020. CBS News' Ben Tracy anchors this Special Report with correspondent Nancy Chen in Kenosha and legal analyst Rikki Klieman.
GOP candidates for federal, statewide office who have denied 2020 election
All of the states except two have an election denier on the ballot.
Milwaukee elections worker fired over false ballot requests
A top Milwaukee elections official has been fired after she allegedly sent falsely obtained military absentee ballots to the home of a Republican state lawmaker.
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Possible military helicopter crash in Washington state
Authorities were responding late Wednesday night to the scene of an apparent military helicopter crash in the vicinity of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
Exclusive
Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
Cygnus cargo ship set to rendezvous with space station after delay
This comes after two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.