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RNC 2024: F-35 intercepts 2 more aircraft flying in restricted airspace
MILWAUKEE - It happened two more times on Thursday, July 18. Aircraft flew into airspace in southeast Wisconsin that was restricted because of the Republican National Convention (RNC). Because of these violations, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 aircraft responded twice – at approximately 3 p.m. and 5...
123rd Wisconsin State Amateur Championship: Day 4 Report Card from The Legend at Merrill Hills
Garrett Jones, Madison. The former University of Wisconsin golfer, by our research, becomes just the third golfer in Wisconsin State Golf Association history to win the WSGA "State Am Slam," a quartet of championship that includes the State Amateur, the State Match-Play, the State Junior and the State Four-Ball. Jones...
'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
Voting underway for the next We Energies ambassadog
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Voting is underway to select the next We Energies safe digging "ambassadog." The winner will be the star of a special campaign promoting a safety message: "Doggone it! Call 811 at least three days before you dig." We Energies customers submitted pictures of their precious pups....
Gun pointed, car rammed; Milwaukee man accused
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and criminal damage to property for an incident that unfolded at a credit union on the city's northwest side. The 31-year-old accused is Bryant Harmon. According to the criminal complaint, a woman walked into the lobby of Milwaukee...
Some RNC delegates are stuck at Milwaukee airport due to global tech outage
John Bailey, a guest of a Georgia delegate at the Republican National Convention, got back to his hotel around 3 a.m. Friday morning after a late night at Fiserv Forum. He had been watching former president Donald Trump’s 93-minute speech on the last night of the convention. Then he...
Family of man killed by officers during RNC seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed on North 14th and West Vliet streets on Tuesday, July 16 by Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in the city to work at the Republican National Convention.
WISN 12 Editorial: Crime of opportunity
MILWAUKEE — Police Chief Jeffrey Norman says that those who used to steal cars have now moved on to carjackings, which he calls a “crime of opportunity.”. Milwaukee police have responded to 236 carjackings so far this year, compared to 187 over the same time frame in 2022. That’s an increase of 26% over the past two years.
After Years Out Of The Spotlight, Tiffany Trump Highlighted At RNC Following Assassination Attempt On Her Dad
Tiffany Trump has been featured in TV coverage at the RNC this week in Milwaukee following the assassination attempt on her father at a Pennsylvania rally last Saturday. The former president was shot in the ear during the rally on Saturday around 6:15 p.m. EST. Eyewitness video showed blood streaming from his ear while Secret Service agents rushed to surround him.
The sad side of the city
MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Convention brought about 50,000 people to this city for a week in mid-July. But of those, only one columnist ended up at County Clare Irish Pub on the night of July 16. “Shitty,” was how bartender Patrick described business that night. “It’s been bad all week.” County Clare is a […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 90, Suns 115
The Milwaukee Bucks lost early but were mostly competitive against the Phoenix Suns 115-90. More eye candy for all of our favs (and vice-versa)!. The Bucks started out down in this one, with Phoenix spreading the ball around and Milwaukee less so. MarJon was briefly pass-first (it didn’t last), but AJJ’s handles were loose. From the depths of 21-2, an AJJ three and a Chris Livingston jamming home a feed from Hugo Besson were a nice change of pace:
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Changed Face Alarms Fans: ‘What Happened?’
Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox News host and fiancee of the former president’s son, made a notable appearance at the RNC on Tuesday night. She showcased a polished look that differed markedly from her public image of two decades ago. Guilfoyle, 55, joined other Republican supporters at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum,...
Mike Johnson Makes Wild Threat Against Democrats Over Netanyahu Visit
At a pro-Israel event in Milwaukee on Thursday, House Speaker Mike Johnson described his plans to target Democratic lawmakers who protest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming speech to Congress.“There’s a number of Democrats in the House who have said they are going to boycott the event, and then some others are gonna protest,” said Johnson. “We’re gonna have extra sergeants at arms on the floor, and if anybody gets out of hand the Speaker of the House will bang the gavel. We’re gonna arrest people if we have to do it. We’re gonna get the message out.” According to...
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