Wisconsin judge blocks governor's order limiting capacity

A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a move that comes as the state breaks records for new coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Wisconsin reported 3,107 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 more deaths Wednesday. 

Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline

If the ruling stands, absentee ballots will have to be delivered to Wisconsin election clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day if they are to be counted. Results of the presidential race in the pivotal swing state would be known within hours of polls closing.