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A peek inside at the book of Trump poetry — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — From mean tweets to poetry, that was the goal for Ian Pratt, who took those tweets from former President, Donald Trump, and turned them into volume one, poetry edition. WTMJ’s John Mercure caught up with Ian to get an inside look at what these poems sound like,...
Wisconsin RNC delegate avoids answering questions on role in fake elector scheme
MILWAUKEE -- Pam Travis is the former treasurer of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women and a delegate at this week's Republican National Convention. She is also one of 10 fake electors in Wisconsin implicated in a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Middleton’s Morgan Talley Signs to Become a Jackson State Community College Green Jay
It’s official! Middleton High School’s (MHS) Morgan Talley is a signed Jackson State Community College (JSCC) Green Jay basketball player. Talley, who graduated in the MHS Class of 2024, is on the JSCC basketball team roster and will be ready to play this fall. “I am looking forward...
How the IRA’s “direct pay” option can create wealth and resilience in underserved communities
Hurricane Beryl’s recent landfall is a harbinger for the more intense, rapidly escalating storms predicted this season, as warmer ocean temperatures are expected to bring the worst hurricane season in decades. These extreme storms, as well as the extreme heat that has blanketed much of the globe this summer,...
The Caravan for Disability Freedom makes a stop in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -The Caravan for Disability Freedom & Justice, that travels all over the country to advocate for disability rights, made a stop in Madison Thursday. Wrapped in red, white, and blue, the caravan aims to shine a light on the history of disabled rights and freedoms by connecting people to their rich history of activism and advocacy.
Former Wisconsin football legend included in ESPN's top 100 professional athletes since 2000
Former Wisconsin Badgers football legend J.J. Watt was ranked No. 58 in ESPN’s latest list of the top 100 professional athletes since 2000. The Pewaukee, Wisconsin native narrowly landed above former New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera (No. 59), three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker (No. 60) and 2018 NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis (No. 61).
New, clean, up-to-date: Sheriff's office moves into long-awaited space
JANESVILLE — A month after they began moving into their new building, Rock County Sheriff’s Office staff say they’re settling in and enjoying the abundance of windows that flood offices and common areas with natural light, and the improved working conditions provided by clean and functional office, common and meeting areas. On June 12, they began moving out of the century-old Pinehurst building, that’s still visible through some windows. It will eventually be torn down to make way for a new staff parking lot. Sheriff’s...
Dr. Muhammed Murtaza Named the Director of the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine
Muhammed Murtaza, MBBS, PhD, Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was named the Director of the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM). His appointment began on June 30, 2024. Dr. Murtaza joined the Department of Surgery in 2020 to serve as leader of the Novel Diagnostics...
Poll: Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a +/-3% margin of error. It was released Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. ...
Upcoming Madison area events as great weather stays for the weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Temperatures in the upper 70s and clear skies continue, making for a fantastic summer weekend. WMTV sat down with Sarah Warner of Destination Madison to highlight some fun happenings around Madison. Downtown Middleton is home to sales, restaurant deals and live music. Middleton’s Summer Shop &...
Key Reads – Friday, July 19, 2024
Milwaukee looked fantastic on the world stage this week. Congratulations to the host committee, employees, volunteers, civic and political leaders of all partisan stripes who worked together to pull of the Republican National Convention. Whether you watched all, some or none of the convention last night, we were hard at...
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