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Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Megan Hoffmann Kolb began the one-year anniversary of her father’s death before the sun came up. She awoke at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. She and her mom drove about an hour from Cedarburg to meet with other supporters of criminal justice reform outside Wisconsin’s Waupun prison, where Dean Hoffmann died by suicide in solitary confinement 366 days earlier.
Union, advocacy groups fight for clean energy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Organizations and a political leader teamed up today to talk about union and clean energy concerns in the state. IBEW, a local electrical workers union, and Climate Power, an advocacy group, hosted a press conference today at the Laborers’ International Union in Eau Claire.
Replica of schoolhouse is on display at the Republican National Convention. Here's why
MILWAUKEE — A replica representing a unique piece of political history is on display at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Wisconsin's Little White Schoolhouse, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, will be represented at the convention by a replica crafted by Ripon High School students. The...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Miyares leading 16-state coalition asking Supreme Court to hear Wisconsin transgender student case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is leading a 16-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to step in after a Wisconsin court dismissed a complaint filed by parents over the state's guidelines allowing students to change their gender identity.
Cancer advocates ask U.S Senate candidates to commit to the fight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered in Madison Tuesday with cancer survivors and advocates to sit down for coffee with Senator Tammy Baldwin. As a part of their Cancer Votes program, ACS CAN called on both U.S. Senate candidates, Baldwin and Hovde,...
Brewers take a pitcher from Wisconsin and intriguing high school players on Day 3 of the MLB draft
The final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft had a local flavor to it for the Milwaukee Brewers. And that wasn't the only theme to stand out. ...
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