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What to know about mass challenges to voter eligibility and voter rolls in Wisconsin
Voter eligibility challenges burden election administrators, undermine confidence in elections and intimidate voters, according to a new report by Protect Democracy, a nonprofit focused on protecting Democracy from authoritarianism. The study found widespread voter eligibility challenges grew following attempts to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election. They often rely on flawed data...
Wisconsin home loans record, Tension over nursing schools in Madison and Milwaukee, Home kits modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright
We talk with a guest from the WHEDA about the high dollar amount of home loans extended last year. Then we learn about plans for Arizona College of Nursing schools in Wisconsin’s largest cities. And former professor at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture talks about designing home kits.
'You don't encounter people like Dave Reichenberger often': Appleton East teacher remembered
APPLETON — There are a few things that stand out about David Reichenberger’s classroom at Appleton East — knick knacks and trinkets students left throughout the years, small murals painted by students, and, perhaps most notably, a plethora of sketches of the beloved math teacher. Some are...
City of Appleton provides update on flooding, recovery efforts following heavy rain
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Appleton released an update on the heavy rain that resulted in flooding on multiple streets, with the National Weather Service reporting that parts of the city experienced over 2.5 inches of rain. The Appleton Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Department...
Bice: How badly does Tammy Baldwin not want to talk about Biden? Let us count the ways.
MARINETTE – Want to see a veteran politician dance on the hottest issue of the moment? Here is U.S. Sen Tammy Baldwin on Friday at A Place for Coffee, a Marinette eatery nearly 200 miles away from the capital city of Madison, where President Joe Biden was simultaneously speaking to supporters. ...
Wisconsin Friday Weather: Funnel Cloud Warning, Weekend Rain Expected
La Crosse, WI – Residents of La Crosse and surrounding areas should be on alert as conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds this afternoon. The U.S. National Weather Service in La Crosse issued a warning, stating that from 3 to 7 p.m. today, west-central into central Wisconsin could see funnel clouds.
Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say
Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day.
Flood advisory lifted in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The City of Appleton experienced a brief period of very heavy rain Friday, which led to localized flooding on some streets. According to National Weather Service data, the city says parts of Appleton received over 2.5 inches of rain in a short amount of time. This, in addition to a wet spring and early summer, contributed to the flooding situation.
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