Gov. Walker talks manufacturing at summit in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, October 9th attended the Manufacturing and Distribution Summit for the announcement of the 2013 McGladrey Manufacturing and Distribution Monitor survey results.

Gov. Walker, Mary Burke say voters must pay attention in 2014 race

MADISON (WITI) -- With so much conflicting economic data swirling around, how will voters know how to judge the candidates for governor in 2014?

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen will not seek re-election

MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday, October 7th that he will not see re-election.

Gov. Scott Walker presents awards to 21 State Patrol Troopers

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker presented special awards to 21 members of the Wisconsin State Patrol for saving lives and other exemplary service on Wednesday, October 2, at the State Capitol in Madison.State Patrol Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald said, "All members of the State Patrol make our highways and communities safer through their professional and tireless dedication to traffic and public safety.

Gov. Walker expected to make decision on Kenosha casino in 25 days

KENOSHA (WITI) -- The proposed Kenosha casino has groups spending millions in advertising, and has politicians handing out endorsements.

Proposed casino causes rift among business leaders

KENOSHA (WITI) -- A new casino planned for Kenosha is causing a rift among the so-called "Milwaukee Seven," a seven-county economic development partnership that works to bring jobs to southeast Wisconsin.Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman insists there's no ill will among members of M7.

Gov. Walker marks 60th anniversary of Korean War

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker attended the Korean War 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, September 24th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial.The event is held to commemorate the 34,000 service members, including 729 from Wisconsin, who gave their lives on behalf of the nation during the Korean War.

State pitches in to eradicate blighted homes in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The state is giving some much-needed fuel to the effort to eradicate blighted property in Milwaukee.

Walker approves $9.5 million in awards for new freight program

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced seven awards totaling $9,506,872 through the Surface Transportation Program – Freight (STP – Freight), which is funded through federal dollars.

Gov. Walker announces nearly $11 million in freight rail awards

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker approved four freight rail improvement projects totaling $10,967,417 in grants and loans Friday, September 13th.The goal of Wisconsin’s freight railroad assistance program is to increase the use of rail transportation and support economic development and job creation.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is distributing $9,837,704 in grants through the Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP).

Dozens of workers laid off at Milwaukee's P&H Mining

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Workers at P&H Mining in Milwaukee say close to 200 workers were laid off on Wednesday, September 11th.

Federal judge dismisses one of the lawsuits challenging Act 10

MADISON (WITI) -- A federal judge on Wednesday, September 11th dismissed one of the lawsuits challenging Act 10 -- the law included in Gov.

Contest already underway to define 2014 governor's race

MADISON (WITI) -- The 2014 race for governor is more than a year away, but already, the contest to define the campaign is underway.

Racine Co. Executive backs proposed Kenosha casino

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig is throwing his support behind a proposed Kenosha casino.

Milwaukee Public Schools 'rings in' the new school year

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was big day for many kids and their parents in Milwaukee on Tuesday -- the first day of school.At Garland Elementary on the city's far south side, many of the kids were accompanied by parents taking pictures or just walking them in.“I got butterflies in my stomach.

Gov. Walker reflects on Harley-Davidson 110th celebration

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration is in the books, and on Tuesday, September 3rd, Gov.

Military honored in motorcycle ride from House of Harley

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the first formal events of Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary Celebration was held at the House of Harley in Greenfield.