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In battleground Wisconsin, Republicans and Democrats have both grown less moderate
In the struggle for primacy between red and blue in battleground Wisconsin, both sides can claim they’ve made some headway over the past decade. Democrats have won more big elections (and by bigger margins) in recent years than Republicans. ...
Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition
MILWAUKEE — A leader with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said lifting federal prohibitions on marijuana would allow for the sovereign nation to enter the billion-dollar industry sweeping the country. Cannabis in all forms — except for CBD products — is illegal in Wisconsin. Bordering states Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois all […] The post Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Finally drying out as temps drop but humidity lingers
Parts of southeast Wisconsin saw heavy rain and storms Monday evening as the northern edge of a line of storms across the Midwest pushed east. Those storms dropped a lot of rain in Kenosha County and the surrounding area with over 3" of rain in the city of Kenosha leading to brief flooding. other areas, especially north of I-94 got around a quarter inch of rain or less.
Outagamie County, Appleton residents encouraged to report flood damage
APPLETON, Wis. — Outagamie County and Appleton residents are being encouraged to report flood-related damage. The county and city have partnered with 211 United Way to collect damage reports. Those will be used to determine the scope of damage in Outagamie County, where up to three inches of rain...
A fiery warning not to put rechargeable batteries in curbside recycling
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton fire officials are sending a warning about curbside recycling after a fire at the Outagamie County recycling facility. Don’t put lithium-ion in the trash or recycling bin. The Appleton Fire Department and Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste posted photos of charred batteries on...
Peace group member accused of assaulting Van Orden says congressman tried to shove past her
A Wisconsin member of Congress and a staff member of the peace group CODEPINK are each accusing the other of assault in an incident outside a Republican National Convention event Tuesday. In a statement CODEPINK said the group’s staff member, Nour Jaghama, was shoved from behind by U.S. Rep. Derrick...
'We will lead the fight for change.' Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson fires up Wisconsin GOP delegation
MILWAUKEE — Calling former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson’s speech Tuesday to Wisconsin Republican National Convention delegates a stemwinder could be considered an understatement. Thompson, the longest serving governor in Wisconsin history, had the delegates on their feet chanting “fight, fight” as a rally cry to support the presidential candidacy of former president Donald Trump. The photo of Trump bleeding from a gunshot wound Saturday shouting “fight” will be a victory...
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