Grafton World War II veteran honors President George H.W. Bush

GRAFTON -- A World War II veteran honored former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday, Dec. 1.FOX6 News spoke with Jerry Frank from Grafton -- about how he was going to be honoring the president's legacy on the day of his passing.Not only are they both World War II veterans, they share another connection."I really feel sorry that he passed away today because he was born in the same year I was, 1924," Frank said.In honor of the 41st president, Frank and his friend lowered a flag to half staff.Governor Scott Walker issued that order until Dec. 30.

Governor Walker orders flags at half-staff in honor of late President Bush

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in honor of former President George Herbert Walker Bush.Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 30, 2018.George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94 late Friday night, Nov. 30.

Gov. Walker appoints Attorney General Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, Nov. 20 the appointment of Attorney General Brad Schimel to serve as judge on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, replacing Judge Patrick Haughney.“Brad Schimel has diligently served the State of Wisconsin as attorney general and the citizens of Waukesha County as district attorney,” said Governor Walker. “Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin.

Tony Evers prepares transition, Republicans look to curb power

MADISON — Wisconsin Republican lawmakers on Thursday, Nov. 8 privately discussed ways they could limit the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office, which the governor-elect described as a "desperate attempt to cling to power."Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated Republican Gov.

'Proud and humbled:' Governor-elect Tony Evers ready to take on Wisconsin's issues

MADISON -- On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the day after the midterm elections, the new pieces were starting to fall into place.Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon -- less than 12 hours after securing a victory over Gov.

'It has been my honor to serve:' Gov. Walker concedes governor's race to Tony Evers

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, Nov. 7 released a statement conceding the governor's race to Democratic challenger Tony Evers.Walker said he called Evers on Wednesday to concede defeat.

'It's very important:' Nov. 5-9 marks Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin ☃️

MILWAUKEE -- To encourage people to plan ahead for the snow and cold, Governor Scott Walker has declared Nov. 5-9 as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.“Preparing for winter weather should begin before the snow is even on the ground.