Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

Milwaukee State of the City: Public safety 'greatest challenge'

Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson focuses on crime in his pre-produced State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 7, just eight days before the mayoral primary.

Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran

In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.

Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."

Critical race theory teaching ban, Evers vetoes Republican bill

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have prohibited critical race theory ideas in Wisconsin public schools.

Wisconsin weed penalties, Evers vetoes increase

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have increased penalties for making or distributing marijuana through the creation of butane hash oil.

Third Ward shooting: Detective honored for taking action off duty
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Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson formally honored the heroism of Milwaukee Police Detective Andy Wilkiewicz in a brief ceremony at the mayor’s office on Friday, Feb. 4.

Port Milwaukee expansion; soon to accommodate larger cruise ships

Milwaukee will soon be a cruise ship destination hosting more than 10,000 passengers a year. Port Milwaukee plans to add docks to make room for the largest ships, with the governor announcing he's going to use American Rescue Act money to pay $3.5 million of the estimated $7 million project.

President Biden in NYC to talk about gun violence

President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.

Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal

Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.

Alexander Vindman, witness from 1st Trump impeachment, sues Trump's son, allies

A retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a pivotal witness in the first impeachment case against Donald Trump has sued the oldest son of the former president and other Trump allies.

Darrell Brooks in court, Milwaukee witness intimidation case bail set

Darrell Brooks, the Milwaukee man charged in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, appeared in court via Zoom for an unrelated case.

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

Brooks in Milwaukee County court
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The Milwaukee man charged in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy made a Milwaukee County court appearance on an unrelated case Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Ron Johnson reelection campaign reports $1M+ more than rivals

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson entered his reelection year with more money in the bank than any of his many Democratic rivals.