Wisconsin Republicans embrace President Trump at state convention

WISCONSIN DELLS — Wisconsin Republicans repeatedly praised President Donald Trump at their state convention Saturday, a stark contrast to last year when his name was rarely mentioned amid turmoil over his pending nomination.Republicans also focused their attention on helping Gov.

Speaker Paul Ryan fields questions from students at Badger High School

MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan took questions from high school students during a stop in his southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.Ryan fielded the questions from Badger High School students in Lake Geneva on Friday.

"Good conversation:" Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn, Gov. Walker discuss public safety

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, May 10th confirmed he and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn met with Governor Scott Walker in private.The discussion revolved around ensuring Milwaukee would get adequate state funding for public safety.Mayor Barrett would not share specifics, but said the officials are working to make sure the Milwaukee Police Department has the resources needed to maintain proper staffing."We had a good conversation.

"Precautionary measure:" Gov. Walker declares State of Emergency in response to wildfire conditions

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has signed an executive order, declaring a State of Emergency in Wisconsin "in response to elevated wildfire conditions."According to a statement from Gov.

Sen. Baldwin: Senate GOP is "not out to a good start" on Obamacare replacement bill

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is ripping Senate Republicans for not including a woman or a Democrat on the working group that's crafting a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act.

"We didn't buy this company to close it up:" Komatsu Mining Corp. says it's committed to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Executives from Komatsu Mining Corp., a newly formed company that makes mining equipment on Milwaukee's south side, said they're committed to their operations in the city.

Heated exchange between Gov. Walker, Outagamie Co. Exec. over health care

MILWAUKEE -- The emotional reaction to the House's passage of a bill to largely roll back the Affordable Care Act, known to many as Obamacare, led to a public argument between Governor Scott Walker (R - Wisconsin) and the Outagamie County Executive.

Assembly Republican road-funding plan cuts, raises taxes

MADISON -- Assembly Republicans rolled out their plan to to fund roads for the two years during a press conference on Thursday, May 4th.

Mike McCabe: 'I am willing' to run for Wisconsin governor

MADISON -- Mike McCabe, the leader of a nonprofit organization that encourages citizens to challenge the political establishment, indicated Thursday that he'll likely run for governor of Wisconsin, but that he hasn't decided whether it would be as an independent or Democrat.McCabe told The Associated Press in an email that in the wake of nearly 200 people signing a letter urging him to get into the race, "I am willing to do this."The Democratic Party is searching for a top-tier candidate to take on Republican Gov.

Democrats predict flood of lawsuits after Milwaukee County jail death inquest

EDITOR’S NOTE:An earlier version of this story posted on our website and broadcast on FOX6 contained an incorrect picture of one of the 7 Milwaukee County Jail staff members recommended for criminal charges.The picture used for Corrections Officer James Ramsey-Guy was not his photograph.