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Milwaukee’s Mayor sticks with Biden
Republicans held their national convention in a city they don’t usually have much praise for: Milwaukee. In 2022, they used images of crime in the city to attack Democrats around Wisconsin. In the run-up to this week, Donald Trump reportedly called the city “horrible,” then explained that he was “concerned” by the crime there. None of this was fun for Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who’s presided over a post-pandemic decrease in crime, and spent months talking up his city, while trying to ensure that Trump lost his state.He talked with Americana just outside the RNC, and this is an edited transcript of the conversation.
In RNC speech, Trump calls for UAW’s Fain to be fired
Former President Donald Trump used his acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to call for the firing of United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain. “The leader of the United Auto Workers should be fired immediately,” said Trump, as he formally accepted the GOP presidential nomination. “And every single auto worker, […] The post In RNC speech, Trump calls for UAW’s Fain to be fired appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Fort McCoy welcomes first Hispanic female Garrison Commander
MONROE CO., Wis. (WEAU) - Fort McCoy held a U.S. Army Garrison change-of-command ceremony Friday morning while also marking a milestone. Colonel Sheyla Baez-Ramirez became Fort McCoy’s first Hispanic female U.S. Army garrison. “Being a garrison commander is a great opportunity. Not everybody in the Army gets opportunity to...
With Arrowhead heading to a $261M referendum this fall, see this list of largest Wisconsin school referendums in the last decade
With the Arrowhead Union High School District voting to put a $261.2 million facilities referendum on the November ballot, as well as a $7.6 million operational referendum, voters could approve an amount even larger than the $252 million referendum Milwaukee Public Schools' voters narrowly approved in April. With that in mind, where do...
‘Mega winner’: Winning $4.3 million Megabucks ticket sold at northeast Wisconsin Kwik Trip
REDGRANITE, Wis. (WFRV) – A $4.3 million Megabucks jackpot winning ticket was sold at a Waushara County Kwik Trip recently, becoming the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize won in 2024 so far. A release from Wisconsin Lottery states that the winning ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip in the...
High School Racing Association Getting Young Drivers On Track
Many high school students dream of representing their schools under the lights on athletic fields across the country. In Wisconsin and Illinois, students can also represent their schools under the lights of their local short track. The High School Racing Association (HSRA) formed in 2020, racing at La Crosse Speedway...
Minn. man injured after crashing his motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a Vernon County dam
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that a Minn. man was injured when he rode an off road motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a dam in a restricted area of a Vernon County park on June 7. Torgerson said on Sunday, July 7, at approximately...
Four teens arrested following police chase on County MM
Four teenagers were arrested early in the morning of Friday, July 19 following an incident where they ran from a disabled vehicle on County MM at Rome Corners Road. According to a Dane County Sheriff’s Office news release, the arrests were made in the town of Oregon after a disturbance where Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 911 disconnect at 5:27 a.m. When deputies arrived, several people ran from a disabled car on the side of the road.
Beyond organic, a Dane County farmer wants to grow food plastic-free
On a recent cool Sunday morning, about 25 curious Wisconsinites and one dog gathered at Parisi Family Farm in Stoughton. Terry Parisi, 68, owns this regenerative agriculture farm overlooking Lake Kegonsa. She’s tended to the land for the last 20 years. Parisi farms using what’s known as regenerative agriculture....
Beloit Sky Carp resume season after all-star break with 7-3 victory over Peoria Chiefs
Beloit resumed play in the Midwest League on Friday night on a winning note against Peoria, beating the Chiefs 7-3 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Sky Carp shortstop Johnny Olmstead crushed a three-run home run to center field to open the scoring, then third baseman Josh Zamora followed that up with a solo shot of his own to give Beloit a quick 4-0 lead against Peoria’s Brycen Mautz. The Chiefs...
NBA legend Kevin Durant says former Wisconsin basketball star ‘has the talent to be in the NBA’
NBA legend Kevin Durant believes Wisconsin basketball great Nigel Hayes-Davis can make a return to the NBA. “I think he has talent to be in the NBA,” Durant told reporters Friday. “He’s shown that in college. He’s shown that playing in the EuroLeague. Hopefully, he gets his opportunity, but if anything, he just loves to play. He’ll go out there and work on his game until he can’t anymore. So hopefully he’s in the league soon.” Hayes-Davis, a member of the 2024 USA Select Team, has been traveling with the 2024 U.S. Men’s National Team since its training camp commenced in Las...
RNC delegate from Texas thoroughly enjoyed her stay in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After the Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee Thursday night, it was time for everyone to go home. Sue DeVillez was visiting Wisconsin from Georgetown, Texas. She was representing Texas’ 31st congressional district as a delegate. She was at the Dane County Regional Airport Friday...
Wisconsin opens 2024 football season against No. 7 team in MAC preseason poll
Wisconsin football opens its 2024 football season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against the MAC’s Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan enters 2024 after consecutive losing seasons — 5-7 in 2022 and 4-8 in 2023. It also does so ranked No. 7 in the recent MAC preseason coaches poll.
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
After the Republican convention, Milwaukee wonders if it was worth it
The Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee brought 50,000 visitors to the city, but a variety of factors led to lower-than-expected business activity in the city’s downtown area. Many local residents in the largely Democratic city stayed away. Security fences surrounding the convention center made it difficult for delegates to get to bars and restaurants […] The post After the Republican convention, Milwaukee wonders if it was worth it appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
MPS superintendent search: Eduardo Galvan offered interim job
MILWAUKEE - Following interviews of three final candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, July 15, the board has extended an offer to Eduardo Galvan. The appointment is expected to be made formal at a future board meeting. Galvan had served as the Regional...
The Teen Who Stole a Trump SUV Was Trying to Charge His Phone
A 17-year-old manage to steal one of Trump's Chevy Tahoe models. The Tahoe was easily taken from Trump's hotel. The post The Teen Who Stole a Trump SUV Was Trying to Charge His Phone appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
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