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Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. Kovacik, 56, was arrested last month after he voluntarily returned to the U.S. from Ireland. Kovacik is serving his sentence at a federal prison in Chicago and is scheduled to be released from prison on Sept. 8. But a conviction on the new misdemeanor charge could lead to more time behind bars. Kovacik told authorities that he decided to withdraw his asylum claim and return to the U.S. because he felt homesick, according to a U.S. Marshals Service deputy’s affidavit.
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
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,...
20-year-old dead after robbery-related shooting near 23rd and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 20-year-old is dead following a shooting that took place in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23 at around 11 p.m. Milwaukee police say the shooting took place near 23rd and Greenfield at around 11 p.m. and appears to be related to a robbery attempt. The victim...
Turning cooler and drier for a hot second
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58)--Better weather ahead for the next few days, especially if you like it drier and cooler. Highs the next few days will be in the mid 70s primarily with lows in the 50s and 60s. It gets warmer into the weekend with highs then in the 80s. Closer to 90 on Sunday and Monday with the chance of rain and storms increasing, especially later Sunday and Monday. The humidity will be higher as well. It'll be interesting to see if we can actually hit 90 in July. We haven't so far. Also, you wonder if any 100 degree temperatures are lurking around the corner for August. Haven't see those numbers this summer either. Stay tuned!
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
A few showers or storms possible Tuesday night. Non-severe storms expected. Some could have heavy rain. A stray shower possible Wednesday but most areas will begin to dry out. Temperatures will be cooler in the low to mid 70s. Sunny the rest of the week with temperatures near 80F on Friday. Heat and humidity return on Sunday into next week, along with slight chances for storms.
Artists wanted for Milwaukee Riverwalk murals
Downtown Milwaukee’s Riverwalk is an epicenter for pedestrian and waterway traffic, not to mention a passageway for waterfowl and fish. Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 and Milwaukee Riverwalk District are seeking artist proposals to highlight those themes in four permanent mural installations. The Milwaukee Riverwalk Mural Collection 2024 will consist...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 5 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Employee Resource Group fall welcome back social, Aug. 13
All members of Employee Resource Groups are invited to attend an afternoon welcome back fall social on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in AMU 254. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Register here.
Milwaukee Bucks Send Strong Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Greece Lose to Nikola Jokic, Serbia
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge for Greece on Monday as they took on Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national side. This was nothing more than a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, but with two of the top superstars in the NBA today taking part in the contest, you just knew that there was more to this one than just an ordinary exhibition matchup.
Double shooting in Milwaukee leaves 2 teens with serious injuries
MILWAUKEE — Two teenagers are in the hospital after a double shooting left them with life-threatening injuries. Milwaukee police say it happened around 11 p.m. on Monday near 27th Street and Fairmount Avenue, just a few blocks south of Hampton Avenue. Police said an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were...
Scattered showers and storms roll in Tuesday
After almost a full week of dry time for most of southeast Wisconsin, showers and storms are likely for Tuesday. Some rain started to roll into our northwest counties around 5 AM Tuesday morning with a broken line of showers and a few storms moving southeast. Here's a radar image...
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat. Crews spent Tuesday morning making improvements to the Midway, the set-up is underway for rides...
NTC breaks ground on its new Regional Forensic Science Center
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Northcentral Technical College is breaking ground on a new Regional Forensic Science Center. The new facility will give students hands-on experience in working with forensic autopsies, and much more. This will be the 8th Forensic Center in the state of Wisconsin and more importantly, it’s the...
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