"A box of love:" Hunzinger Construction prepare care packages to send to troops

"A box of love:" Hunzinger Construction prepare care packages to send to troops

MILWAUKEE -- Just in time for Easter, care packages for troops overseas were assembled with the help of Governor Scott Walker on Friday, March 17th.

MILWAUKEE -- Just in time for Easter, care packages for troops overseas were assembled with the help of Governor Scott Walker on Friday, March 17th.

Federal judge dismisses Governor Scott Walker-related John Doe lawsuit

Federal judge dismisses Governor Scott Walker-related John Doe lawsuit

MADISON -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against investigators and former state officials involved in a now-halted secret investigation into Gov.

MADISON -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against investigators and former state officials involved in a now-halted secret investigation into Gov.

3 Wisconsin communities to get state loans for pipes

3 Wisconsin communities to get state loans for pipes

RACINE -- Three Wisconsin communities will receive more than $1 million in state subsidies to replace lead pipes.Gov.

RACINE -- Three Wisconsin communities will receive more than $1 million in state subsidies to replace lead pipes.Gov.

Gov. Walker shuts down idea that MPS should be sole charter school authorizer

Gov. Walker shuts down idea that MPS should be sole charter school authorizer

FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- Governor Scott Walker shut down the idea that Milwaukee Public Schools should be the only charter school authorizer in Milwaukee.MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver said Wednesday, March 8th that charter school operators spend too much time figuring out who to charter with, and what buildings to use, and not enough time on student achievement.

FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- Governor Scott Walker shut down the idea that Milwaukee Public Schools should be the only charter school authorizer in Milwaukee.MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver said Wednesday, March 8th that charter school operators spend too much time figuring out who to charter with, and what buildings to use, and not enough time on student achievement.

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on 'right to try' bill

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on 'right to try' bill

MADISON — Terminally ill patients could have access to experimental drugs more quickly under a bill up for passage in the Wisconsin state Assembly.The so-called "right to try" proposal up for a vote Tuesday would allow certain patients to be prescribed drugs that have yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.Supporters say too many patients can't get into clinical trials to try experimental drugs and it takes the FDA too long to approve some that could help terminal patients.The Wisconsin Medical Society opposes the measure, saying it will sidestep the scientifically valid process of determining whether experimental drugs can help certain patients.The bill must also pass the Senate and be signed by Gov.

MADISON — Terminally ill patients could have access to experimental drugs more quickly under a bill up for passage in the Wisconsin state Assembly.The so-called "right to try" proposal up for a vote Tuesday would allow certain patients to be prescribed drugs that have yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.Supporters say too many patients can't get into clinical trials to try experimental drugs and it takes the FDA too long to approve some that could help terminal patients.The Wisconsin Medical Society opposes the measure, saying it will sidestep the scientifically valid process of determining whether experimental drugs can help certain patients.The bill must also pass the Senate and be signed by Gov.

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on approving marijuana extract

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on approving marijuana extract

MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature is set to pass a bill long sought by parents of children who suffer from seizures.The state Assembly was slated to pass a measure Tuesday that would legalize possession of CBD oil, a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.The Legislature passed a similar bill in 2014, but it didn't go far enough to make the oil accessible.

MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature is set to pass a bill long sought by parents of children who suffer from seizures.The state Assembly was slated to pass a measure Tuesday that would legalize possession of CBD oil, a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.The Legislature passed a similar bill in 2014, but it didn't go far enough to make the oil accessible.

Stockbridge-Munsee tribe says it won't make nearly $1 million casino payment to state

Stockbridge-Munsee tribe says it won't make nearly $1 million casino payment to state

MADISON — A Wisconsin Indian tribe is threatening to withhold nearly $1 million in casino payments to the state because of a dispute with the expansion of another tribe's gambling operation in northern Wisconsin.Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey notified Gov.

MADISON — A Wisconsin Indian tribe is threatening to withhold nearly $1 million in casino payments to the state because of a dispute with the expansion of another tribe's gambling operation in northern Wisconsin.Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey notified Gov.

Assembly committee to hold hearing on opioid bills

Assembly committee to hold hearing on opioid bills

MADISON — The state Assembly's criminal justice committee is set to hold a hearing on three bills designed to slow opioid abuse.The measures would allow school nurses to administer overdose antidotes, increase funding for treatment and diversion programs by $2.4 million and lay out $420,000 annually to hire four more drug agents in the state Justice Department.

MADISON — The state Assembly's criminal justice committee is set to hold a hearing on three bills designed to slow opioid abuse.The measures would allow school nurses to administer overdose antidotes, increase funding for treatment and diversion programs by $2.4 million and lay out $420,000 annually to hire four more drug agents in the state Justice Department.

"Cop Under Fire:" Sheriff Clarke says he won't run for Senate, criticizes Gov. Walker in new book

"Cop Under Fire:" Sheriff Clarke says he won't run for Senate, criticizes Gov. Walker in new book

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says in his new book, "Cop Under Fire," that he is not running for U.S. Senate -- dealing a blow to the draft committee asking him to challenge Democrat Tammy Baldwin in 2018.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says in his new book, "Cop Under Fire," that he is not running for U.S. Senate -- dealing a blow to the draft committee asking him to challenge Democrat Tammy Baldwin in 2018.