Regents OK $32.6 million in UW-Madison construction overruns
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved UW-Madison's request Friday to spend nearly $33 million to cover cost overruns on two construction projects despite complaints that the work has been mismanaged.The university is working to expand and remodel Babcock Hall, which houses the Department of Food Science and produces a variety of dairy products, including cheese and ice cream.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved UW-Madison's request Friday to spend nearly $33 million to cover cost overruns on two construction projects despite complaints that the work has been mismanaged.The university is working to expand and remodel Babcock Hall, which houses the Department of Food Science and produces a variety of dairy products, including cheese and ice cream.
Packers fan has a special place in her heart for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: 'I love him'
MILWAUKEE -- She is a fan of the Green Bay Packers -- but has a special place in her heart for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.A tweet posted this week by Callie Kessler is trending.
MILWAUKEE -- She is a fan of the Green Bay Packers -- but has a special place in her heart for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.A tweet posted this week by Callie Kessler is trending.
Milwaukee 2020: Summerfest grounds to be site of DNC delegate welcome party
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced on Friday, Feb. 7 that Maier Festival Park will be the site of the official Delegate Welcome Party for the Democratic National Convention.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced on Friday, Feb. 7 that Maier Festival Park will be the site of the official Delegate Welcome Party for the Democratic National Convention.
GOP opens Milwaukee campaign office to 'pursue every vote;' some in community question motive
MILWAUKEE -- Senator Ron Johnson was in Milwaukee Thursday, Feb. 6 to help open a Republican Party campaign office in a neighborhood not used to seeing one -- the city's Bronzeville neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- Senator Ron Johnson was in Milwaukee Thursday, Feb. 6 to help open a Republican Party campaign office in a neighborhood not used to seeing one -- the city's Bronzeville neighborhood.
President Trump says U.S. operation killed al-Qaida leader in Yemen
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. at his direction has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi, an al-Qaida leader who claimed responsibility for last year's deadly shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, where a Saudi aviation trainee killed three American sailors.Al-Rimi is a founder of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. at his direction has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi, an al-Qaida leader who claimed responsibility for last year's deadly shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, where a Saudi aviation trainee killed three American sailors.Al-Rimi is a founder of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
NBA All-Star rosters announced; Antetokounmpo, Middleton team up again
CHICAGO -- NBA All-Star game team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James selected their teams Thursday night, Feb. 6.
CHICAGO -- NBA All-Star game team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James selected their teams Thursday night, Feb. 6.
Pelosi defends speech-ripping as protesting 'falsehoods'
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday defended her speech-ripping performance after President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and took fresh aim at his fitness for office even as he celebrated his impeachment acquittal.“That was not a State of the Union,” Pelosi said. “That was his state of mind.”Pelsoi said she felt "very vindicated'' by her shredding of a paper copy of President Trump's speech, an action that incensed Republicans and led to a GOP-sponsored resolution of disapproval.“The conduct of Speaker Pelosi was a breach of decorum and degraded the proceedings of the joint session, to the discredit of the House,” the resolution read.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday defended her speech-ripping performance after President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and took fresh aim at his fitness for office even as he celebrated his impeachment acquittal.“That was not a State of the Union,” Pelosi said. “That was his state of mind.”Pelsoi said she felt "very vindicated'' by her shredding of a paper copy of President Trump's speech, an action that incensed Republicans and led to a GOP-sponsored resolution of disapproval.“The conduct of Speaker Pelosi was a breach of decorum and degraded the proceedings of the joint session, to the discredit of the House,” the resolution read.
After acquittal, President Trump unleashes fury at impeachment
WASHINGTON — Exulting in his impeachment acquittal, a defiant President Donald Trump took a scorched-earth victory lap Thursday, unleashing his fury against those who tried to remove him from office and pointing ahead to his reelection campaign.President Trump, triumphantly waving a newspaper front page — “ACQUITTED” — declared the impeachment proceedings a “disgrace” and portrayed himself as a victim of political foes he labeled "scum," “sleaze bags” and “horrible” people.
WASHINGTON — Exulting in his impeachment acquittal, a defiant President Donald Trump took a scorched-earth victory lap Thursday, unleashing his fury against those who tried to remove him from office and pointing ahead to his reelection campaign.President Trump, triumphantly waving a newspaper front page — “ACQUITTED” — declared the impeachment proceedings a “disgrace” and portrayed himself as a victim of political foes he labeled "scum," “sleaze bags” and “horrible” people.
Gov. Evers calls for $250 million spending on K-12 schools
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov.
'An internal matter:' Mayor Barrett says firing of DNC Host Committee leaders is handled
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls the firing of two 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee staffers an internal matter that has now been handled.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls the firing of two 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee staffers an internal matter that has now been handled.
Gov. Tony Evers signs bill creating firefighting foam restrictions
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
FBI director warns of ongoing Russian 'information warfare'
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray said Wednesday that Russia is engaged in “information warfare” heading into the 2020 presidential election, though he said law enforcement has not seen ongoing efforts by Russia to target America's election infrastructure.Wray told the House Judiciary Committee that Russia, just as it did in 2016, is relying on a covert social media campaign aimed at dividing American public opinion and sowing discord.
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray said Wednesday that Russia is engaged in “information warfare” heading into the 2020 presidential election, though he said law enforcement has not seen ongoing efforts by Russia to target America's election infrastructure.Wray told the House Judiciary Committee that Russia, just as it did in 2016, is relying on a covert social media campaign aimed at dividing American public opinion and sowing discord.
GOP's Romney says he will vote to convict President Trump
WASHINGTON — Utah Sen.
WASHINGTON — Utah Sen.
Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut
MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to cut income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although details of what may be put forward remain in flux.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he agreed with Senate Republicans “in general” about what taxes to cut.
MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to cut income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although details of what may be put forward remain in flux.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he agreed with Senate Republicans “in general” about what taxes to cut.
New app helps MCTS riders who are blind, low vision navigate 5K+ bus stops in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
Serviceman surprises wife and children during State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCMH) — During President Trump's State of the Union address, he took a moment to recognize a North Carolina mother whose husband deployed to Afghanistan.Amy Williams, who lives in Fort Bragg, has a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son."War places a heavy burden on our nation's extraordinary military families," Trump said. "Amy works full time and volunteers countless hours helping other military families."Her husband, Sgt.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCMH) — During President Trump's State of the Union address, he took a moment to recognize a North Carolina mother whose husband deployed to Afghanistan.Amy Williams, who lives in Fort Bragg, has a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son."War places a heavy burden on our nation's extraordinary military families," Trump said. "Amy works full time and volunteers countless hours helping other military families."Her husband, Sgt.
Milwaukee DNC Host Committee leaders fired over reports of bullying, harassment
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee leaders were fired after staffers raised concerns about bullying and harassment within the committee.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee leaders were fired after staffers raised concerns about bullying and harassment within the committee.
