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Judge upholds Evers’ partial veto on reading funding, rejects push to release money
Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto that changed legislation funding a state reading education initiative was proper under Wisconsin law and the state constitution, a Dane County judge ruled Tuesday. But the judge rejected the Evers administration’s claim that Republican lawmakers were wrongly holding back money appropriated for the program. The reading initiative was created in […]
Gov. Tony Evers appoints Samantha Wagner judge to replace Kendall Kelley on Brown County Circuit Court
GREEN BAY - Samantha Wagner has been appointed judge for Brown County Circuit Court Branch 4, according to Gov. Tony Evers office. The moves comes after Judge Kendall M. Kelley resigned three years into his six-year term. Kelley spent over 20 years on the bench. ...
Watch: JD Vance hosts campaign event in Wisconsin
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) appeared Wednesday evening in Wisconsin to promote the Trump campaign’s policies for the economy and energy. Vance’s Wisconsin visit takes the Ohio senator to building materials manufacturer Amerilux International. It will be his second stop at an infrastructure company in a swing state today, following close on…
Marcus Theatres to show Star Wars in Ojibwe at four locations in Wisconsin
(WFRV) – Marcus Theatres has announced it will show Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in the Ojibwe language at four Wisconsin locations. According to a release, Marcus Theatres will show the film in Ojibwe at Bay Park in Ashwaubenon, Cedar Creek in Rothschild, Palace in Sun Prairie, and Ridge in New Berlin.
“I can never lose hope.” Father of missing teen since February says the search is still on. — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — John Mercure and Julia Fello had the somber opportunity to speak with Vance Cramer on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News, a father who has been grappling with the heart-wrenching reality of his son’s disappearance. Since the week of February 4th, Vance has been on the search for...
The health info of about a third of Americans has been leaked. Wisconsinites could be affected
You've probably heard by now of a recent massive data breach that left the personal information of millions of Americans vulnerable to hacking groups and dark web marketplaces. But that's not the only data leak you should be keeping an eye out for: Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of the behemoth global health company...
WILL sues Biden Administration over race-based scholarship program
(The Center Square) – There is another lawsuit over another race-based program from the Biden Administration with a Wisconsin tie. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The McNair Program is a $60 million scholarship program open only to certain minority students. “The...
Central Wisconsin Residents Face Federal Drug Charges After Large Drug Bust
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Four Central Wisconsin residents are facing federal drug charges after a significant amount of meth and cocaine along with firearms. Wausau Pilot and Review reports that 31-year-old Joshua Lake, 28-year-old Jessica Colby, 31-year-old Mercadys Perkins, and 36-year-old Dustin Brunker are all facing charges related to drug trafficking. Lake is also facing charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Man arrested after asking several Wisconsin women for a hug and touching them inappropriately
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin have arrested a man who allegedly would ask women at several businesses for a hug and proceed to touch them inappropriately. According to a release, the Superior Police Department says there have been several recent reports made of a younger man making women uncomfortable at several businesses in Superior.
Tim Walz is a fan of Menards' 11% rebates. The founder typically donates to Republicans.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, has hyped up another Wisconsin-based company with strong ties to Republicans — this time, home improvement store Menards and its 11% rebates. "Keep your receipts, 11% rebate. But you got to send them in. It's a little bit of a challenge," Walz said....
Soldier Returns Home After 13-month Deployment to Reunite With Triplet Sister at Work
A soldier returned home after a 13-month deployment to surprise her stunned triplet sister at work before reuniting with her mom at home. The post Soldier Returns Home After 13-month Deployment to Reunite With Triplet Sister at Work appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Fire causes $17,000 in damages at 16th Street business
RACINE, WI — A fire that may have started by a heat gun left plugged in and on caused about $17,000 in damages at a 16th Street business. According to a press release from the Racine Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 1400 Block of 16th Street for a report of smoke and flames in a product assembly area on the third floor. Onsite security personnel made the 9-1-1 call.
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