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Former state party director says he's no longer a Republican loyalist
MILWAUKEE — The former executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party said Monday he was attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in support of individual candidates, not in support of the party itself. Brandon Scholz, former chief of staff for Wisconsin Congressman Scott Klug, is now an independent political analyst. Scholz, of Madison, spoke with The Gazette Monday in Milwaukee amid a sea of red, white, and blue and...
Germantown, Wisconsin: Tree Struck by Lightning Erupts in Gas Leak, Prompts Evacuations
Germantown, WI – A severe lightning storm on Monday night caused a tree to erupt with natural gas and triggered a fire, leading to multiple evacuations and a significant emergency response. According to Incident Commander Battalion Chief Ryker Holms, the Germantown Fire Department was dispatched at 10:06 p.m. to...
‘More united than ever’: Massachusetts delegates describe RNC atmosphere
“We are more united than ever,” said Janet Fogarty, the Republican National Committeewoman from Massachusetts. “I would say the one difference is people are probably watchful and on guard to notice if there’s anything that seems out of line.”
Illinois Town Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes ‘Imminent’ Dam Failure
More reports of damage are continuing to come in from Monday night's storm that ripped across Illinois and Wisconsin, with one town being evacuated because of the threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has several Flash Flood Warnings in effect at the time this article was published, with...
Missing Milwaukee County man with dementia found safe
(WLUK) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a Milwaukee County man with dementia. Dan Boggs, 66, was last seen Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. on W. Theresa Lane in Glendale. He left in his 2017 blue Subaru Forester with roof racks and Wisconsin plate ATY-2326, to an unknown destination.
More severe weather possible for Southeast Wisconsin Monday evening
SULLIVAN – As an expected 50,000 delegates and attendees make their way around downtown Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this morning, they will have to contend with both high heat and humidity during the day and severe weather this evening. The National Weather Service says a first round...
These downtown Milwaukee restaurants are expanding hours, offerings during the RNC
Though many downtown restaurants, bars and businesses outside of the security zone of the Republican National Convention are disappointed by the lack of official bookings from the event’s estimated 50,000 visitors, they’re holding out hope that expanded hours and offerings will attract patrons throughout the course of the four-day convention. “People need to eat,” said Gregory Leon, chef-owner of downtown Spanish-Portuguese restaurant Amilinda, 315 E. Wisconsin Ave. “We’re right by the hotels, and if there’s going to...
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: The hypocrisy of march on RNC was on full display in Milwaukee
July 14, 2024, Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is calling for March on RNC to. publicly stand up for its own antiwar stance and call for Hamas to release the remaining Israeli. and American hostages and put an end to this terrible war. While organizations like the. Milwaukee...
LIVE STREAM: Day 1 of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Watch coverage of the RNC 2024 live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with events to be held at the Fiserv Forum located in the city’s downtown. ---> What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attempt.
Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques
MILWAUKEE (AP) — At the edge of the cordoned-off perimeter around the Republican National Convention on Monday, hundreds of conservatives filed into the ornate home of the Milwaukee Symphony to hear a parade of luminaries talk policy and Project 2025. Project 2025 is the term for the Heritage Foundation’s nearly 1,000-page handbook for the next Republican administration, which has become a cudgel Democrats are wielding against former President Donald Trump, who on Monday officially became the GOP’s presidential nominee. That’s because the book proposes sweeping changes in the federal government, including altering personnel rules to ensure government workers are more loyal to the president. The Heritage event was called “Policy Fest” and was not technically part of Project 2025, but the endeavor constantly came up. Speakers both downplayed it and pumped it up. Heritage’s President Kevin Roberts called it “unprecedented in the history of the conservative movement,” but also tried to tone down his rhetoric from earlier this month when he promised it would lead to a “second American revolution.” “How many of you are ready to very steadily, calmly and peacefully take our country back?” Roberts asked the crowd Monday.
Edelweiss Cruises to offer boat tours in Port Washington during RNC
MILWAUKEE — Edelweiss Cruises is taking one of its boats up to Port Washington during the week of the Republican National Convention. That’s because no one will have access to the Milwaukee River downtown during convention week. A week before the convention, Cyndi Kramer enjoyed the view of...
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