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Milwaukee man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid imprisonment for January 6 crimes
A Milwaukee man has been charged with fleeing to Ireland in an attempt to escape imprisonment for his Jan. 6, 2021, crimes at the U.S. Capitol. Paul E. Kovacik, 54, was charged in May 2022 with entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly or disruptive conduct in such a building, disorderly conduct...
Milwaukee Weather: Sunny Skies Ahead, Mild Temperatures Expected
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee residents can look forward to a pleasant weather pattern over the next few days, marked by mild temperatures and sunny skies. According to the US National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, a brief rain shower near the Illinois border and lake breeze areas cannot be ruled out this afternoon, though chances are 10% or less. The clouds are expected to erode, leading to mostly sunny conditions through Saturday.
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...
Old payphone pedestal may have saved 2 pedestrians from car rolling over them
MILWAUKEE (WISN) - A relic of a bygone era may have saved the lives of two people walking on the sidewalk in Milwaukee when a car involved in a crash suddenly rolled over them. Dramatic surveillance video shows the two-car crash Saturday evening. A dark SUV is seen turning into...
Show of strength helps Western Michigan-bound Lauren Lupinek rally from six shots behind to win Badger Mutual Women's Amateur
When Lauren Lupinek dedicated herself to a workout routine the likes of which she endured last winter, the Oconomowoc golfer did so for days like Tuesday. "Over the winter, I really focused on strengthening my body to hit the ball farther and keep myself going on the long days," Lupinek, who will be a freshman this fall at Western Michigan, wrote in a text to Wisconsin.Golf.
Historic steam engine to leave the Milwaukee County Zoo
Four generations of the Rosinski family filed into three train cars at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a second trip around the track in one morning. One of Kate Rosinski’s sons shouted, “All aboard!” before the train took off. Like many families, the train ride is a...
Brewers-Cubs start time: Rain delay updates from Wrigley Field
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs had a date scheduled on Tuesday night but the weather won't let them dance just yet. While Tuesday's game was scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. CT, the tarp came out at Wrigley Field ahead of first pitch, indefinitely delaying the start. We're tracking...
Car smashing sprees surge in Milwaukee; more cars hit on city's east side
MILWAUKEE — Several cars were left with broken windows overnight on Astor Street in downtown Milwaukee. Broken glass was scattered throughout the street, and vehicles' glove compartments and personal items were rummaged through. "This is unusual. This is unusual," said Matthew Falk, who owns a business on Astor Street.
Ronny Chieng on Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the current political landscape
The Daily Show was supposed to come to Milwaukee during last week’s RNC. But following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the shows were canceled. The Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, addressed the cancellation, saying their venue, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, was moved inside the hard security perimeter.
Republicans plan for 40 years of MAGA
The recent Republican National Convention was short on policy while emphasizing theater. However, one theme emerged from the muddled messaging: the RNC’s ambitions. Republicans have set their sights on making MAGA, the controversial umbrella for conservative grievance, a permanent fixture on the American political landscape. Stephen Janis and Taya Graham report from the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee.
43rd Up North Picnic held at St. Germain Park
The Milwaukee retired firefighters and paramedics have sponsored an annual MFD Up North Picnic in the North Woods for the last 43 years, recently held at St. Germain Park. Linda and Mike Ballmann of Sugar Camp coordinated the event this year, which attracted 114 individuals. At noon, a roll call...
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
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