Decision looms: Hamilton family eager to get answers, National Guard on standby

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We could learn any day now whether the officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park will be charged.Since late April, the Hamilton family has been waiting to hear whether former officer Christopher Manney will be charged in this case.

Governor Walker responds to typo in letter, signed "Thank you and Molotov"

MADISON (AP) — Governor Scott Walker says he doesn't remember sending a letter about a menorah when he was Milwaukee County executive that is signed, "Thank you and Molotov."Walker said Wednesday, December 10th that likely was a typo.

Wisconsin Fast Forward issuing $99K grant to Milwaukee Center for Independence

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker delivered remarks at an event highlighting the Wisconsin Fast Forward grant of $99,125 to the Milwaukee Center for Independence on Thursday, December 11th.

"The political center of the universe:" What lies ahead for politics in Wisconsin in 2015?

MADISON (WITI) -- November's midterm elections are in the rear-view mirror, but what lies ahead on Wisconsin's political path, and what role will presidential politics play in the Badger State?Politics in Wisconsin in 2015 will largely be determined by national politics in 2016.

Canadian Pacific Railway says it's owed more than $500K for work on high-speed rail plan

MADISON (AP) — A Canadian Pacific Railway attorney is trying to persuade the state Claims Board to hand the railroad more than half-a-million dollars for work on a high-speed rail plan that Governor Scott Walker abandoned.Brian Baird told the board Tuesday, December 9th that the railroad deserves $500,715 for work performed at then-Gov.

State's most powerful business lobbying group calling on Legislature to pass right-to-work law

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's most powerful business lobbying group is calling on the Legislature to pass a right-to-work law, something Republican Governor Scott Walker says he sees as a distraction from his agenda.Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce president and CEO Kurt Bauer says in a column posted on the group's website that a right-to-work law is needed to make the state competitive with 24 others that also have it.Republican legislative leaders have said they want to debate the issue early next year, while Walker has repeatedly said he would rather they focus on his priorities.

State board to hear railroad's claim for compensation

MADISON (AP) — A state board will hear Canadian Pacific Railway's claim for compensation due to losses over a high-speed rail proposal abandoned by Gov.

Turnout in Wisconsin election nears 55 percent of voting-age population

MADISON (AP) — Official results show that turnout in last month's election in Wisconsin was just shy of 55 percent of the voting-age population.The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board certified the election results on Monday.

Governor Walker releases message: "Wishing Wisconsin a Happy Thanksgiving"

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, November 26th released a message titled, “Wishing Wisconsin a Happy Thanksgiving.”Transcript:Hi everyone, Scott Walker here.Happy Thanksgiving.My family and I have so much to be thankful for this year – Our health and happiness, and the strength and support we get from so many great people across the state.