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ALERT DAY: More heavy rain this evening
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Our morning batch of rain dropped about a half-inch to over an inch of rain across southern Wisconsin. Madison’s total was at 1.24″ at noon. As our second round moves in this evening, it’s expected to bring another inch or two to parts of the region.
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
Wisconsin nabs another $49 million as official regional tech hub
(The Center Square) – There is talk of tens-of-thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars in investments coming to Wisconsin over the next decade because of the state’s status as a regional tech hub. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday said Wisconsin has been officially selected as one of a dozen states that will serve as federal Regional Tech Hubs. “We’re positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in innovative industries as...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Evers, DWD announce technical education equipment grant to serve more than 4,000 students
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to serve over 4,000 students in 17 school districts will receive advanced manufacturing training thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward.
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
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