Wisconsin National Guard leader resigns in wake of sex assault review
MADISON — The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov.
MADISON — The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov.
White House backs emerging deal on consumer health costs
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
'It's an issue:' Senator Baldwin introduces bill that would help volunteer firefighters find housing
CEDARBURG -- Volunteer firefighters and EMTs make up the vast majority of departments across the United States, and for years, those departments have dealt with issues surrounding recruiting and retaining volunteers.
CEDARBURG -- Volunteer firefighters and EMTs make up the vast majority of departments across the United States, and for years, those departments have dealt with issues surrounding recruiting and retaining volunteers.
President Trump complains low-flow toilets are flush with problems
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
Wisconsin roads panel reconvenes after 5-year hiatus
MADISON — A bipartisan commission tasked with making recommendations on what major Wisconsin road projects should move forward met for the first time in half a decade on Friday.The Transportation Projects Commission did not recommend any new projects at its meeting, but Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson said it would consider new projects, and how to pay for them, at future meetings.Gov.
MADISON — A bipartisan commission tasked with making recommendations on what major Wisconsin road projects should move forward met for the first time in half a decade on Friday.The Transportation Projects Commission did not recommend any new projects at its meeting, but Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson said it would consider new projects, and how to pay for them, at future meetings.Gov.
Triple bobblehead puzzle set featuring Rodgers, Yelich, Giannis caps off MVP Birthday Week
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
Milwaukee city officials conflicted on 'longstanding issues' of Fire & Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission is currently made up of one executive director, six commissioners and support staff, which is operating with 50% vacancies.Some Milwaukee Common Council members say that's because they've learned the commission's management team is running a toxic and incompetent workplace environment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission is currently made up of one executive director, six commissioners and support staff, which is operating with 50% vacancies.Some Milwaukee Common Council members say that's because they've learned the commission's management team is running a toxic and incompetent workplace environment.
Democrats take big new step toward impeaching President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
President Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
Investigators to brief Wisconsin Guard leader on sex probe
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Kohl's, Donald Driver deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
668,000 will lose food stamp benefits under new work rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
Milwaukee's mayor proposes $2.2M in block grant funds for lead abatement
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Sunday, Dec. 1 a portion of his proposed allocation of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Sunday, Dec. 1 a portion of his proposed allocation of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding.
In reversal, Gov. Tony Evers releases day's worth of emails
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
NATO leaders appear to gossip about President Trump in unguarded chat
LONDON — While NATO leaders are professing unity as they gather for a summit near London, several seem to have been caught in an unguarded exchange on camera apparently gossiping about U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior.In footage recorded during a reception at Buckingham Palace Tuesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen standing in a huddle with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Britain’s Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.After Johnson asked Macron, “is that why you were late?” Trudeau could be heard saying “he was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top." That appeared to be a reference to President Trump’s long and unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier Tuesday.Trudeau also said: “You just watched his team's jaws drop to the floor."President Trump wasn’t mentioned by name during the exchange.Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera.
LONDON — While NATO leaders are professing unity as they gather for a summit near London, several seem to have been caught in an unguarded exchange on camera apparently gossiping about U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior.In footage recorded during a reception at Buckingham Palace Tuesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen standing in a huddle with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Britain’s Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.After Johnson asked Macron, “is that why you were late?” Trudeau could be heard saying “he was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top." That appeared to be a reference to President Trump’s long and unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier Tuesday.Trudeau also said: “You just watched his team's jaws drop to the floor."President Trump wasn’t mentioned by name during the exchange.Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera.
Baby Braun on the way: 'Three's Company May 2020'
MILWAUKEE -- It appears Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and his wife are expecting!
MILWAUKEE -- It appears Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and his wife are expecting!
Menstrual products now available for free in bathrooms at state office buildings across Wisconsin
MADISON — Feminine hygiene products are now available for free in bathrooms at state office buildings across Wisconsin.Gov.
MADISON — Feminine hygiene products are now available for free in bathrooms at state office buildings across Wisconsin.Gov.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month
MILWAUKEE –- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October and November, the NBA announced today.While leading the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference and matching the best start in franchise history at 17-3, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 56.0% from the field in October and November.
MILWAUKEE –- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October and November, the NBA announced today.While leading the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference and matching the best start in franchise history at 17-3, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 56.0% from the field in October and November.
'Wouldn't rule anything out:' Former Gov. Scott Walker open to seeking office after 2025
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Republican Gov.
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Republican Gov.