UW-Whitewater Paralympian meets President Biden, tours White House

UW-Whitewater's John Boie and other members of the U.S. Paralympic and Olympic teams visited the White House and were recognized by President Joe Biden.

Evers' pardons: Wisconsin nurse's addiction struggle part of journey

Gov. Tony Evers has issued more pardons than any other Wisconsin governor in the post-World War II era. That now includes nurse Kristin Waite-Labott.

'Ready or not': Kyle Rittenhouse hints that he will attend Texas A&M

Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in 2020, posted pictures of himself at Texas A&M University on social media with the caption “Ready or not…!!!”

Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong

Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.

Antetokounmpo family story: Disney+ releases official trailer

Disney+ released on Tuesday, May 10 the official trailer for an all-new original movie based on the life of the Antetokounmpo family. It is called “RISE” – and will stream only on Disney+ on June 24.

Brett Favre, wrestlers sued by Mississippi over welfare misspending: report

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing 38 people or companies, including retired NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, for misspending millions in welfare money aimed to help the poorest state in the country, according to multiple reports.

Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee complete

The massive, three-story mural of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is complete!

Mauricio Ramirez talks about the Giannis mural he painted
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Artist Mauricio Ramirez talks about the Giannis mural he painted on the side of a building in downtown Milwaukee.

Jacob Blake drops civil rights lawsuit against Wisconsin officer

Jacob Blake dropped his federal civil rights lawsuit against the Wisconsin police officer who shot him during a domestic disturbance and left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Milwaukee gun safety initiative announced
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Leaders announce details of a gun safety initiative between the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department, the Milwaukee Fire Department, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention and United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM).

Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.

Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter

U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.

WisDOT study to look at future of WIS 175 between Wisconsin Avenue and Lisbon Avenue
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Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announce the start of a study that will look at the future of WIS 175 between West Wisconsin Avenue and Lisbon Avenue in Milwaukee.

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.

Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

Milwaukee police announce new public safety technologies
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The Havenwoods Business Improvement District will announce a partnership with Flock Safety, the public safety operating system, to deploy best-in-class technology in the pursuit of improved public safety.