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Bank robber sentenced in case that prompted change in Wisconsin law
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday's hearing. A jury...
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin fall primary, Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the...
Prep sports: Former Verona AD Joel Zimba heading to Evansville University
Joel Zimba is stepping down as the Verona Area High School Director of Athletics after being hired for an athletic administrative role at the University of Evansville. Evansville announced on social media on Wednesday, July 17, the hiring of Zimba as executive deputy athletic director for external relations. Zimba spent five years as the Verona AD.
Five Now or Never Players Entering Fall Camp
MADISON, Wis. -- Continuing our preview of fall camp, Badger247 takes a look at five players for Wisconsin under pressure to make some noise ahead of the 2024 season... Over the last three seasons, McDonald has appeared in 23 games as a reserve. To McDonald's credit, he has steadily increased his role year-by-year and seen meaningful snaps.
On international Climate Emergency Day, young Milwaukeeans speak out
Monday was Climate Emergency Day. It’s an international call for action over the next five years to prevent catastrophic global warming. Wisconsin was represented. Nine rallies were staged throughout the state, including at the Capitol. One small but passionate contingent carpooled from Milwaukee to Madison to participate in the rally.
College catch-up: Megan Bloyer has been star for CUW softball
Resume: Megan Bloyer has batted .367 and has driven in 95 runs in three seasons with the Concordia Wisconsin softball team. Bloyer batted .430 in 37 games and 114 at-bats as a junior in 2024. She also racked up 42 RBIs to go along with a .596 slugging percentage. Bloyer...
Democratic group launches $20M ad campaign targeting Trump after Biden steps aside
A major Democratic super PAC is launching a $20 million ad campaign in battleground states hitting former President Trump over the events of Jan. 6, 2021, following the Republican convention and the change atop the Democratic ticket. American Bridge 21st Century, which is also the party’s main opposition research outfit, will begin airing ads on…
Wisconsin has one of the best school systems in the country, according to WalletHub
Wisconsin's school system ranks as fifth-best in the country, according to a new study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The company analyzed quality and safety metrics to rank the public school systems in all 50 U.S. states and D.C. The study used 32 metrics to pinpoint quality and safety, including student-teacher ratios,...
Representative Kristina Shelton and community members address concerns about hospital costs and closures
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday, Green Bay Representative Kristina Shelton discussed emerging legislation that will lower healthcare costs and stabilize Wisconsin hospitals. Shelton explained that the problem stems from the fact that small urban hospitals, critical to their surrounding communities, are in constant competition with larger hospital...
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
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