What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president

MADISON, Wis. — The president of the 165,000-student University of Wisconsin system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired. The surprise effort to remove Jay Rothman from the post he has held since 2022 was detailed in letters Rothman sent to regents over the past … Read more

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel. Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by nearly a dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read more

Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit

MADISON, Wis. — The president of the University of Wisconsin system said in letters obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday that he has been told to either resign or be fired, but has been given no reason and won’t step aside. Jay Rothman, president of the multicampus 165,000-student university system since 2022, said in … Read more

In battleground Wisconsin, the 2026 elections are poised to bring a ‘changing of the guard’

A year and a half after Donald Trump’s victory in Wisconsin, Democrats are sensing a vibe shift that could reshape the balance of power in the critical battleground state. In the last three months, seven state Republican lawmakers have announced their retirements — including the party leaders in the Assembly and the Senate — providing … Read more

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Search on for missing diaper-clad kangaroo in Wisconsin 01:09 UP NEXT Florida representative found guilty on ethics charges 00:21 Peter Alexander announces departure from NBC News 00:44 Tiger Woods seen walking out from Florida jail 00:52 Multiple votes … Read more

Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution

MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year. Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she’s convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Online court records didn’t list an … Read more