The Republican lawmaker who forced the Universities of Wisconsin to reduce diversity positions called Tuesday for an in-depth review of diversity initiatives across state government and repeated his claim that he has only begun to dismantle equity and inclusion efforts in the state. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos made the remarks …
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A pig recently went hog-wild at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Ohio last week, prompting state troopers to capture the wayward animal. Ohio State Highway Patrol shared video of the adorable incident on Thursday. The confrontation happened in Enon, outside of Springfield. The footage shows a trooper and the pig’s owner …
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A former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is fighting a subpoena ordering her to appear in court in a lawsuit related to advice she gave about possible impeachment of a current liberal justice, calling it “unreasonable and oppressive.” Republican lawmakers have threatened possible impeachment of current Justice Janet Protasiewicz related to …
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One person died Wednesday when a small plane crashed near a central Indiana airport, authorities said. The pilot was the only person aboard the Cirrus SR22 aircraft when it crashed around 5 p.m. in a field near the Shelbyville Municipal Airport, about 25 miles southeast of Indianapolis, authorities said. 1 …
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Michigan State University reopened a campus building for classes Monday for the first time since two students were fatally shot inside nearly a year ago. Muffins and hot chocolate were offered at the front door of Berkey Hall. A therapy dog and counselors were also available for students or staff …
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Federal law enforcement agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas Friday during a standoff with anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) protesters outside of Chicago. The tense confrontation comes two days after a shooter opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. The gunman in that incident killed one detainee …
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A hobbyist’s keen eye led authorities to a human skull on the bank of an Indiana river — a find that turned out to be over 4,000 years old. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office announced the discovery in an Oct. 9 press release. The skull, which was reported to authorities …
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