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Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality
Environmental and administrative lawyers say that efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water from contaminants such as PFAS could be harmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the 40-year-old precedent known as Chevron deference. Chevron deference has guided the federal regulatory state for decades, telling judges assessing the legality of a regulation to […] The post Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Vietnam war soldier killed on rescue mission honored with memorial scholarship fund
SHOREWOOD, Wis. — There is a new effort to honor a soldier from Shorewood, killed during the Vietnam War with a memorial scholarship fund. Michael O'Donnell died in Cambodia in 1970. His high school classmate is raising money to start the scholarship in O'Donnell's name at Shorewood High School.
Greendale remembers U.S. forefathers taking the community back in time
GREENDALE, Wis. — A booming Fourth of July in the Village of Greendale. It started on the Village Hall steps with an 18-year tradition of reciting the Declaration of Independence the Forefathers wrote 248 years ago. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,"...
Woodchucks Drop Decision to Chinooks
Mequon, WI – The Woodchucks fall in game one of the away series to the Chinooks, 7-9. It is just their sixth loss of the season. The Chucks got to work early, as they scored two runs in the top of the first. Drew Berkland (Minnesota) reached base on a single, bringing Max Galvin (Miami) to the plate. Galvin launched one to right field to take the lead 2-0, tying with Drew Berkland for four home runs on the season.
7/6/24 FDL County High Speed Pursuit
The pursuit of a 32-year-old Fond du Lac man who sped through a stop sign on Fond du Lac County Highway B Friday night took a Sheriff’s deputy into Washington County. A maneuver was used on Interstate 41 near Slinger to try and stop the suspect’s vehicle, but he was able to regain control and get back onto the highway. He continued heading south. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies and Germantown Police then successfully deployed tire deflation devices. In trying to avoid them the driver tried to exit the highway on County Line Road and lost control driving into a ditch where the vehicle became disabled. A passenger ran from the vehicle but was taken into custody by a State Trooper. The Fond du Lac man who was driving the vehicle is facing felony charges and the passenger, a convicted felon, was wanted on a nationwide warrant by Probation and Parole. He is also charged with resisting or obstructing. The pursuit lasted approximately 41 miles.
Accused hit-and-run driver tracked down by police
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — A 37-year-old Sturtevant man who told police he thought he hit a raccoon was arrested June 28 for his second operating while intoxicated offense. He also faces misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and possession of THC. The three misdemeanor charges filed against Justine Brown carry a...
Eric Hovde Banned From Walking in Waukesha July 4th Parade, But Dem Allowed
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde was banned from walking in the once rock-solid conservative city’s 4th of July parade Thursday because the parade supposedly has a rule that only incumbent politicians can participate, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, social media posts and the city’s...
Four injured after shooting on Milwaukee’s northside
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that injured 4. It happened just after 1:30 a.m., near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr and 6th street. Two of the victims are 17 years old and 15 years old. The 17-year-old sustained life-threatening...
Milwaukee Weather: Thunderstorms Likely Sunday, Monday
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has issued a weather forecast predicting an active period ahead. While today is largely expected to remain quiet, isolated showers or storms cannot be ruled out. Highs will range from 77°F to 81°F. According to the National Weather...
Bucks Sign Tyler Smith To Four-Year Contract
JULY 6: Smith signed a four-year, $7.9MM contract that will be guaranteed for the first two seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The $7.9MM total indicates that the forward will receive the rookie minimum salary, minimizing the impact on Milwaukee’s projected tax bill. JULY 5: The Bucks...
Dodgers 8, Brewers 5: Rhys Hoskins' grand slam paved the path for a feel-good win. Instead, disaster followed.
LOS ANGELES – Rhys Hoskins' swing of the bat in the fourth inning had all the makings of a memorable one, both for himself and for a Milwaukee Brewers club looking to make a statement on the west coast. Instead, the Los Angeles Dodgers were given an inch — after already having hit...
Historic 250-pound beer sign stolen off Wisconsin front porch returned
MILWAUKEE — A historic beer sign stolen from a Milwaukee porch this week is back. Wrapped in tarps, thieves returned the 250-pound Schlitz sign to Todd and Sonja Brown of Brewtown Collectibles on Thursday. WISN 12 News first reported on the theft Wednesday. The thieves were caught on camera...
What to know about how Milwaukee will reopen absentee ballot drop boxes after court ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's Friday ruling reinstating absentee ballot drop boxes means Milwaukeeans can expect the voting option to return for upcoming elections in August and November. "We are pleased about the recent announcement from the state Supreme Court to give cities the discretion to utilize drop boxes," Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director...
Man accused of threatening to kill Milwaukee County DA charged
MILWAUKEE — A West Allis man accused of threatening to kill Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm has been charged with 11 counts of making a threat to a prosecutor. Between May 11 and June 20, 2024, Brady Hammerer, 31, sent more than 3,500 emails to the Milwaukee County...
'Justice for Dvontaye': Mom of man who died outside Hyatt hotel speaks out, asks public for help
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The mother of a man who died last Sunday afternoon, after he was restrained by security guards outside the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Milwaukee, is speaking out. Few details have come to light about 43-year-old Dvontaye Mitchell's last moments alive. Cellphone video captured by a...
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