Tiffany’s fraud plan, Rising costs affecting local government

Children in ICE custody in Wisconsin may have go to court alone after President Donald Trump halted millions in approved federal funds.Massive donations flow into the race for governor for Republican Tom Tiffany. And, more than half the state continues to struggle with drought.

The leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported out of the country, according to a judge. Gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany are neck and neck as election day draws near. And, we learn about Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor in the wake of an officer shooting in July.

A billion dollar project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes has faced repeated delays. A surge in data center construction here in Wisconsin has led to a construction hiring boom. And, as gas prices surge, other states are taking action to lower fuel taxes. But not Wisconsin.

A new report sheds some light on the demands of data centers, particularly water and electricity. A Wisconsin Rapids politician is campaigning to keep his seat, after locals started a recall election against him. And, there are voters every election who don't like who's on the ballot.

Democrats are hoping growing data center opposition can help flip a Wisconsin Assembly seat held by Republicans since the 1970s. Community members in Antigo say they're fighting to keep a pool open.  And, Wisconsin-grown Christmas tree will be part of the White House holiday display.

After President Trump barred some reporters from the White House, a reporter for Wisconsin's largest newspaper was blocked from entering a campaign event for Tom Tiffany. Madison police officers will be equipped with body cameras, following a deadly shooting in July. And, Wisconsin has its first certified "forest bathing" trail.

A new dark money group supporting Republicans is dominating spending in Wisconsin's elections. Federal investigators are examining the cause of fires that may have targeted Enbridge. And, Milwaukee students will get tutoring, mentorship and college tours as part of a new academic program.

The deadline for the federal ban on most hemp products is just months away. That's unless advocates convince lawmakers to make a change. Southeastern Wisconsin is seeing its largest outbreak of a disease that is fatal for deer. And, Wisconsin's "Hay Rake Ballet" is a synchronized dance designed for tractors.

A university in Wisconsin is using A-I and virtual reality to help teachers in training get hands-on experience. A state senator is calling for an investigation after the arrest of a former nurse at the Tomah VA. And, we meet a seventh-generation farmer using virtual fencing.

As governor, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany would launch state fraud investigations similar to those being led by the Trump administration. Rising costs on asphalt, diesel fuel and construction are putting pressure on local government budgets. And, we hear about a controversy over an AI generated art exhibit in Madison.