Wisconsin pardon process expanded; Gov. Evers grants 71 more

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been granting pardons at a torrid pace after his predecessor didn't issue any for eight years and has announced new moves to streamline and simplify the pardon application process.

'America is under attack:' Bush was in Sarasota classroom when grim news came

On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.

Biden to visit 9/11 memorial sites to mark 20th anniversary of attacks

Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and the memorial outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down, the White House said Saturday.

‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana

As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.

Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says

America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.

Evers extends $100 incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations

Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.

Norman invited to be sole MPD chief applicant
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The Milwaukee FPC voted to invite Acting Police Chief Jeffrey Norman to apply as the sole applicant for the Milwaukee Police Department's chief job.

Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school

Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Mayor Tom Barrett are at Rogers Street Academy to welcome back Milwaukee Public School students.

Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
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Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed MPS students back to class on the first day at Rogers Street Academy.

Aaron Rodgers return has Packers aiming higher than NFC North

There's no doubt that Chicago, Detroit and Minnesota were paying attention while Aaron Rodgers skipped spring practices and spoke openly about his frustration with the approach of the front office.

Biden to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey Ida's storm damage

The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.

Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'

President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."

$25M transit services investment in Milwaukee, Madison

Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday, Aug. 30 a $25 million investment in transit services for the city of Madison and Milwaukee County.

Evers: GOP concerns over Afghan refugees 'dog whistle crap'

Republican concerns over the screening process for thousands of Afghan refugees who stood side by side with Americans and are now being processed through Fort McCoy are unfounded “dog whistle crap,” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Monday.

Gov. Tony Evers: $680K for election probe is 'outrageous'

Gov. Tony Evers said Monday that it was “outrageous” that Republicans planned to spend $680,000 on an investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo family spotted at Mayfair Mall with newborn
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A tweet shared on Sunday showed Giannis and his girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa. Swaddled in Mariah's arms appeared to be a newborn. Giannis was right behind her with Liam in his arms.

Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack

The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.