Wisconsin could be focus of armed militia on Election Day. Some national watchdog groups are warning about the possibility of violence surrounding the outcome of Tuesday's general election.

Beginning in 1879, Wisconsin referred to its militia as the Wisconsin National Guard. An increased emphasis on training began in the 1880s, along with state funding for soldiers, equipment and a ...

Earlier this month an outfit called "Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia" claimed on its Facebook page that it planned to show up at polling places this November — while armed — and intimidate ...

Wisconsin militia member in Whitmer plot extradited to Michigan, released on bond. Jacob Crosse. 9 May 2021. One of ... Michigan State Police (MSP) alleged that Higgins, ...

Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon have the highest risk of seeing increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report obtained exclusively by NPR.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul said his office is looking out for potential militia groups at polling locations.“It’s something we’re preparing for," Kaul ...

Video EmbedA retired Wisconsin judge was shot and killed by a man carrying a hit list that targeted state political figures, according to a new report.Police responded to the home of former Juneau ...

Many armed members of Wisconsin’s fascist militia attended the rally, which took place just days after militia first descended on the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.

A self-described militia group claims to be checking names on the 2012 Scott Walker recall petition and plans to confront those found to have outstanding warrants or tax defaults at the polls on ...

When Wisconsin was chartered as a territory in 1836, it had a population of 11,683, increased to 30,749 by 1840 and the 155,277 in 1846, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. The state's ...

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in a case that could toss what critics say are the state's lopsided legislative maps. Statewide elections in Wisconsin are often ...