Category Archives: State News
Governor Says It Could Be “At Least A Month” Before He Relaxes Safer At Home Restrictions
Wisconsin's governor says it could be at least a month before he begins rolling back the Safer at Home social distancing orders. Governor Tony Evers tells a Twin Cities television station that even th...
Apr 15, 2020 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Loser In Milwaukee County Executive Race Blames Current Office Holder
The candidate who lost the election to be Milwaukee County executive is giving the current office-holder at least some of the blame for the results. Chris Larson conceded to David Crowley Tuesday, cal...
Apr 15, 2020
Two Largest US Rivers Top List Of Most-Endangered Waterways
The country's two largest rivers - both in the Midwest - top the list of the most-endangered waterways. The Washington, D-C-based conservation group American Rivers released its report Tuesday. The Up...
Apr 15, 2020 Chris M Morris / CC
Whether or Not the NBA Season is Over, Antetokounmpo Still Likely MVP
Whether the N-B-A season resumes or never does, it's apparent that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetoukounmpo is about to win his second straight Most Valuable Player award. If and when that happe...
Apr 15, 2020 Jose Garcia / CC
Burglar Falls From Tobacco Store Ceiling, Swipes Cash And Smokes
Madison police say a burglar must have climbed up into the ceiling and crawled into a store before stealing cash and cigarettes. The crook set off an alarm at about 2:30 a-m Saturday. Investigators th...
Apr 14, 2020
Baldwin Calls on Trump to Provide PPE, Medical Supplies to Wisconsin
U-S Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging President Trump to take swift action and deliver personal protective equipment and medical supplies to Wisconsin before it's too late. Baldwin claims the state has ...
Apr 14, 2020 Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York / CC
Governor Waits On FEMA To Start Construction Of Second COVID-19 Facility
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is awaiting the response to his application to FEMA before starting work on a second care facility for COVID-19 patients. The state is trying to get ready for a potential...
Apr 14, 2020
Patients, Visitors To Mayo Clinic Health System Must Wear Masks
Mayo Clinic Health System facilities are requiring both patients and visitors to wear face masks. The health system put the requirement into effect Monday. The masks can be homemade or cloth, but they...
Apr 14, 2020
Wisconsin Spring Election Turnout More Than 34 Percent
Just over a third of registered voters in Wisconsin cast ballots in the April 7th spring primary election. The 34-percent turnout came during the COVID-19 pandemic and a safer-at-home order. It was th...
Apr 14, 2020
Representative Tittl Explains Bill Being Voted on During Extraordinary Legislative Session
The State Assembly meets this afternoon to take up a COVID 19 relief bill. Some will be piped in virtually but 25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc will be there in person. He...
Apr 14, 2020
