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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers throws support behind VP Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election
CHICAGO (CBS) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, following President Joe Biden's decision to bow out of the race.Mr. Biden announced his decision ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. He has endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Alongside Evers, a number of other governors announced their support for Harris Monday morning, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — all Democrats.Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is considered to a major battleground state...
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
Waunakee's UniverCity Year project chartered DEI work in local government
In the near future, Waunakee residents may tune into their local PBS station and see their village administrator. With lights and cameras on, PBS producers filmed a presentation on the UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year program and the village’s acclaimed project accomplished in partnership with that program. Providing an example of the UniverCity Year’s work with local governments, Schmidt, who has been Waunakee’s village administrator for 14 years, spoke about how the...
"Para-Rock the Annex" to spook up Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Ali K Promotions announced early July the Aug. 3 event "Para-Rock the Annex," a paranormal-themed expo and vendor fair with a live music afterparty at The Red Zone in Madison. AKP said the vendor fair, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will feature crystal dealers, psychics, a...
Wisconsin Fog Alert: Dense Fog Expected Overnight in La Crosse Area
La Crosse, WI – Dense fog is expected to develop overnight in and west of the Mississippi River, affecting the La Crosse area and far southwest Wisconsin. The National Weather Service has issued a fog alert, warning that visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less in some spots. The fog is anticipated to be most dense for a few hours around sunrise.
Maxwell Street Days brings crowds to downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Maxwell Street Days, State Street’s summer sidewalk sale, is bringing crowds to downtown Madison on Saturday and Sunday. Stores brought goods onto the street and hosted one-of-a-kind sales. “Customers have been saying that they’re happy to be out. They hit the farmers market this morning,...
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
Voters, some hearing for the first time, discuss Biden stepping down, Harris stepping up
Outside Fiserv Forum on Sunday afternoon, where Republicans last week promoted a message of unity and coalesced around former President Donald Trump, two young voters took stock of the news that President Joe Biden was dropping out and upending the presidential race. Lucian Tash, 19, from South Carolina, and Wynn Grame, 22,...
Willy Street Park celebrates 40 year anniversary
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Willy Street Park celebrated 40 years since its creation. The park was created 40 years ago when a fast-food restaurant wanted to build on the Willy Street plot of land. Community members came together to stop the construction and save the charm of the street, instead building a small park for all to enjoy.
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