Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired

Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are denying a report from WISN-AM Radio that indicated Morales may be in danger of being fired.According to the WISN-AM Radio report by Mark Belling, Morales' contract is up in January -- and he has not been offered a new contact by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, which is controlled by the mayor.The mayor's office released the following statement on this matter:

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are denying a report from WISN-AM Radio that indicated Morales may be in danger of being fired.According to the WISN-AM Radio report by Mark Belling, Morales' contract is up in January -- and he has not been offered a new contact by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, which is controlled by the mayor.The mayor's office released the following statement on this matter:

Giannis Antetokounmpo releasing new Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 colorway dedicated to his late father

Giannis Antetokounmpo releasing new Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 colorway dedicated to his late father

MILWAUKEE -- Exciting news for Giannis Antetokounmpo freaks: the Milwaukee Bucks star is dropping a new colorway of his first-ever signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1!The new colorway, "Roses", will debut at Dick's Sporting Goods on Aug. 30.

MILWAUKEE -- Exciting news for Giannis Antetokounmpo freaks: the Milwaukee Bucks star is dropping a new colorway of his first-ever signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1!The new colorway, "Roses", will debut at Dick's Sporting Goods on Aug. 30.

Sean Duffy leaving Congress to focus more on family: 'Right time for me to take a break from public service'

Sean Duffy leaving Congress to focus more on family: 'Right time for me to take a break from public service'

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.

Wisconsin congressional Democrats target Pres. Trump trade war

Wisconsin congressional Democrats target Pres. Trump trade war

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.

G-7 cracks emerge on Iran as President Trump contests French role

G-7 cracks emerge on Iran as President Trump contests French role

BIARRITZ, France — The first fissures emerged among G-7 leaders on Sunday over how to deal with Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump denied he had signed on to an agreement on giving France a leading role as a go-between with the world's major democracies.President Trump had tried to play down tensions among Group of Seven leaders after an intimate dinner Saturday in the southwest French resort of Biarritz, but came out swiftly to dispute France's claim that they had agreed to let President Emmanuel Macron deliver a message to Iran on their behalf.For several months, Macron has taken a lead role in trying to save the 2015 nuclear accord, which has been unraveling since President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement.No details were provided on what the G-7 message to Iran would be but Macron said the goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and avoid a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East."I haven't discussed that," President Trump said Sunday morning.

BIARRITZ, France — The first fissures emerged among G-7 leaders on Sunday over how to deal with Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump denied he had signed on to an agreement on giving France a leading role as a go-between with the world's major democracies.President Trump had tried to play down tensions among Group of Seven leaders after an intimate dinner Saturday in the southwest French resort of Biarritz, but came out swiftly to dispute France's claim that they had agreed to let President Emmanuel Macron deliver a message to Iran on their behalf.For several months, Macron has taken a lead role in trying to save the 2015 nuclear accord, which has been unraveling since President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement.No details were provided on what the G-7 message to Iran would be but Macron said the goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and avoid a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East."I haven't discussed that," President Trump said Sunday morning.

The 'chosen one'? Pres. Trump says never mind

The 'chosen one'? Pres. Trump says never mind

WASHINGTON — The "chosen one" says never mind.President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he glanced heavenward and referred to himself as "the chosen one" to take on China.He took the comment back Friday.When a reporter asked Trump what he had meant by referring to himself as the "chosen one," the president looked annoyed."You know exactly when I meant," Trump said. "It was sarcasm.

WASHINGTON — The "chosen one" says never mind.President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he glanced heavenward and referred to himself as "the chosen one" to take on China.He took the comment back Friday.When a reporter asked Trump what he had meant by referring to himself as the "chosen one," the president looked annoyed."You know exactly when I meant," Trump said. "It was sarcasm.

Pelosi says public doesn't support impeachment

Pelosi says public doesn't support impeachment

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still isn't ready to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.Pelosi told House Democrats on a conference call Friday, "The public isn't there on impeachment."She told them the case needs to be "as strong" as possible."If and when we act, people will know he gave us no choice," Pelosi said, according to an aide granted anonymity to discuss the private call.More than half the House Democrats support opening an impeachment inquiry.

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still isn't ready to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.Pelosi told House Democrats on a conference call Friday, "The public isn't there on impeachment."She told them the case needs to be "as strong" as possible."If and when we act, people will know he gave us no choice," Pelosi said, according to an aide granted anonymity to discuss the private call.More than half the House Democrats support opening an impeachment inquiry.

Florida man gets 15 months for threatening Bernie Sanders

Florida man gets 15 months for threatening Bernie Sanders

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for leaving threatening voicemails for U.S. Sen.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for leaving threatening voicemails for U.S. Sen.

'Supreme debt of gratitude:' President Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans

'Supreme debt of gratitude:' President Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt owed by tens of thousands of disabled military veterans will be erased under a directive President Donald Trump signed Wednesday.President Trump ordered the Education Department to "eliminate every penny of federal student loan debt" owed by American veterans who are completely and permanently disabled.President Trump said they won't have to pay federal income tax on the forgiven debt and called on states to waive their taxes on the loans, too.America, he said, owes its heroes "a supreme debt of gratitude."President Trump's announcement at the AMVETS national convention in Louisville elicited a loud round of applause from the crowd of more than 2,500 veterans.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt owed by tens of thousands of disabled military veterans will be erased under a directive President Donald Trump signed Wednesday.President Trump ordered the Education Department to "eliminate every penny of federal student loan debt" owed by American veterans who are completely and permanently disabled.President Trump said they won't have to pay federal income tax on the forgiven debt and called on states to waive their taxes on the loans, too.America, he said, owes its heroes "a supreme debt of gratitude."President Trump's announcement at the AMVETS national convention in Louisville elicited a loud round of applause from the crowd of more than 2,500 veterans.

President Trump looking at tax cut, not fearing recession

President Trump looking at tax cut, not fearing recession

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is a looking at tax cut proposals but not as a response to a potential recession.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is a looking at tax cut proposals but not as a response to a potential recession.

Paul Ryan moving to Maryland, not selling Wisconsin home

Paul Ryan moving to Maryland, not selling Wisconsin home

MADISON, Wis.  — Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is moving his family from his hometown of Janesville to a house in a Washington, D.C., suburb less than a year after he retired from Congress saying he wanted to spend more time with his children.Ryan spokesman Kevin Seifert said Tuesday that Ryan and his family will be "temporarily" renting a house in Maryland and splitting their time between there and their longtime home in Janesville.

MADISON, Wis.  — Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is moving his family from his hometown of Janesville to a house in a Washington, D.C., suburb less than a year after he retired from Congress saying he wanted to spend more time with his children.Ryan spokesman Kevin Seifert said Tuesday that Ryan and his family will be "temporarily" renting a house in Maryland and splitting their time between there and their longtime home in Janesville.

Aaron Rodgers expected to play in Packers' 3rd preseason game in Canada

Aaron Rodgers expected to play in Packers' 3rd preseason game in Canada

GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers practiced on Monday after sitting out the Packers' second preseason game in Baltimore and being sidelined during practice Sunday with back tightness.But the verdict is still out on whether the two-time MVP will make his preseason debut Thursday night against the Raiders in Canada.Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said the plan is for Rodgers to play.

GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers practiced on Monday after sitting out the Packers' second preseason game in Baltimore and being sidelined during practice Sunday with back tightness.But the verdict is still out on whether the two-time MVP will make his preseason debut Thursday night against the Raiders in Canada.Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said the plan is for Rodgers to play.

MCTS drivers sound off on projected $28M budget gap, proposed cuts

MCTS drivers sound off on projected $28M budget gap, proposed cuts

MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.

MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.

Senator Baldwin stops in Milwaukee to discuss 'significant water challenges across the state, country'

Senator Baldwin stops in Milwaukee to discuss 'significant water challenges across the state, country'

MILWAUKEE -- Senator Tammy Baldwin was in Milwaukee Monday, Aug. 19 to highlight new water technology.Senator Baldwin met with the Water Council and representatives from manufacturing companies in the Milwaukee area, such as A.O. Smith, Badger Meter, and Baker Manufacturing to discuss challenges with Wisconsin's drinking water.One of the technologies is being developed to detect and treat water contamination."We have significant water challenges across the state, and across this country, and the type of innovation that can come from these types of partnerships are quite amazing," said Senator Baldwin.Senator Baldwin introduced legislation in Washington aimed at developing and installing new water technologies to address problems with drinking water across the country.

MILWAUKEE -- Senator Tammy Baldwin was in Milwaukee Monday, Aug. 19 to highlight new water technology.Senator Baldwin met with the Water Council and representatives from manufacturing companies in the Milwaukee area, such as A.O. Smith, Badger Meter, and Baker Manufacturing to discuss challenges with Wisconsin's drinking water.One of the technologies is being developed to detect and treat water contamination."We have significant water challenges across the state, and across this country, and the type of innovation that can come from these types of partnerships are quite amazing," said Senator Baldwin.Senator Baldwin introduced legislation in Washington aimed at developing and installing new water technologies to address problems with drinking water across the country.