Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Wisconsin voters set a new record for the number of in-person absentee ballots cast. Today is Election Day! An idea to spin off the University of Wisconsin-Madison is heading to the state Legislature. And, The Pope has appointed a new leader for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rallied Wisconsinites to vote for them. It's one of their final pushes before Election Day. Former President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee encouraging Democrats to get out the vote. And, New Glarus Brewing Company is expanding, but don't worry -- they're not going to sell their beer outside of Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee area is going to be busier than usual. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding competing rallies tonight. One western Wisconsin Assembly district is among the state's most hotly-contested races. And, election security is top of mind for many Wisconsin voters. Reporter Sarah Lehr will answer how ballots are kept secure.

Harris and Trump held rallies in Wisconsin yesterday. They're hoping to gain every possible vote in the swing state. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz chatted with WPR. And, voters in Madison said abortion and reproductive rights were among their top issues. We'll hear more about where local state Assembly candidates stand.

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen. Four years later, litigation is up and faith in the process is down. A look at the race in Milwaukee's 4th Congressional District. More passenger trains moving between Milwaukee and Chicago could be coming. And, we'll peek into a mini radio drama that takes place in a Madison theater.

As Election Day approaches, both JD Vance and Tim Walz campaigned in Wisconsin yesterday. We'll hear about the only contested district attorney race in the state. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case about abortion access. And, silver carp has been detected in western Wisconsin.

Catholic leaders say mailers from the Wisconsin Catholic Tribune are unauthorized by the church. Immigration and the economy are among the top issues for candidates in the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts in heavily Democratic Milwaukee, the GOP is trying to appeal to Latino voters. And, we'll catch up with a former New York Yankees player, national broadcaster and Wisconsinite.

Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District has historically leaned Republican, but a Democrat is challenging that. Milwaukee is bidding to be the next home of a WNBA franchise. And, Medicaid expansion is on the mind of many Wisconsin voters. We'll hear where the presidential candidates stand.

A northern Wisconsin tribe might limit access to four Lac du Flambeau roads. WPR has obtained new documents on why the Universities of Wisconsin fired former UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. The Green Bay City Council and the Packers are at odds over an extended stadium lease. And, health care is a top issue for some voters in western Wisconsin. We'll hear from why that is.

Former President Barack Obama and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz rallied voters in Madison. A referendum question on the ballot could amend language in the state Constitution. A new public market in Green Bay broke ground. And, the new legislative maps have made races in three state Senate Districts more competitive.