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In Chicago, Moore is helping the national ticket and helping himself
Gov. Wes Moore is among the ambitious, young, high-profile Democrats, part of the next generation of possible party leaders, making the scene around Chicago — as surrogates for Harris, but to boost their own profile as well.
Republican perspective on DNC, A program to train biotech workers, UMOS’ next leader
A Republican in Congress critiques the messaging of the Democratic Party’s convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about efforts to train workers for biohealth jobs. Then, the incoming leader of UMOS explains his vision for the organization and what Latino immigrants need. Voices from the DNC. The Democratic National...
Wisconsin’s inmate population swells as other states limit incarceration and close prisons
Wisconsin’s prison population has swelled since a pandemic dip, complicating efforts to address dangerous conditions that were highlighted in June when prosecutors criminally charged nine Waupun Correctional Institution workers, including the former warden, following multiple prisoner deaths. The state’s adult institutions were locking up nearly 22,800 people as of...
Gov. Evers hosts annual highway safety conference to prevent crashes and injuries
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The annual Governor’s Conference on highway safety took place this week in the Wisconsin Dells, bringing together professionals, advocates and community members to discuss efforts to prevent deadly crashes and serious injuries. The conference was hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation...
The Harris/Walz and Vance shows return to Wisconsin, though the DNC is in Chicago
Milwaukee was again in the national spotlight Tuesday night. The Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz spoke at Fiserv Forum, just minutes after Democratic National Convention delegates in Chicago reconfirmed Harris as the party’s presidential nominee and Walz as the choice for vice president. The Democratic Party...
IRS Scam Warning Issued To Wisconsin Residents
No surprise here but it's time for another scam alert. Sigh. There really is a scam for everything these days. This scam was reported in Wisconsin just a few days ago and follows the playbook of so many others scams that have been circulating lately. This scam has been reported...
Wisconsin tribes hope new FCC alert will aid search efforts for missing Indigenous people
The Federal Communications Commission recently announced a new nationwide alert code for missing and endangered people. The new “MEP” code, short for “Missing and Endangered Persons,” is similar to Amber Alerts for missing children and Silver Alerts for missing and endangered seniors, but it applies to adults that don’t fit either of these categories. It will allow local law enforcement to quickly disseminate information about missing residents through radio, TV and phone alerts.
Mega Millions for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, is a $498 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, Aug. 16 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $498 million for Tuesday, Aug. 20. ...
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