'Focus on safety:' Riders give Lime scooters a test run at training session
MILWAUKEE -- Lime scooters is taking steps to make sure riders follow the rules which ultimately could determine whether the scooters will stick around Milwaukee.Lime held a series of training events meant to show people how to safely and responsibly operate the scooters.On Saturday, Aug. 10 dozens of people lined up for the training session near the Summerfest Grounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Lime scooters is taking steps to make sure riders follow the rules which ultimately could determine whether the scooters will stick around Milwaukee.Lime held a series of training events meant to show people how to safely and responsibly operate the scooters.On Saturday, Aug. 10 dozens of people lined up for the training session near the Summerfest Grounds.
'All hands on deck:' Billboards, signs hope to combat reckless driving at busy intersections
MILWAUKEE -- Speeding, improper passing and running red lights...
MILWAUKEE -- Speeding, improper passing and running red lights...
Judge rejects bid for new trial in 'Making a Murderer' case
MANITOWOC, Wis. — A judge has rejected a man's bid for a new trial in a Wisconsin killing featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."Judge Angela Sutkiewicz on Thursday denied Steven Avery's request in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.Halbach's remains were found in the Avery family's salvage yard.
MANITOWOC, Wis. — A judge has rejected a man's bid for a new trial in a Wisconsin killing featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."Judge Angela Sutkiewicz on Thursday denied Steven Avery's request in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.Halbach's remains were found in the Avery family's salvage yard.
Biden is the Democrat to beat; rivals see signs of weakness
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a barn down a gravel road in Iowa, Joe Biden tore into President Donald Trump's moral character, declaring in one of the fiercest speeches of his campaign that the words of the American president matter.The next day, Biden's own words tripped him up.
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a barn down a gravel road in Iowa, Joe Biden tore into President Donald Trump's moral character, declaring in one of the fiercest speeches of his campaign that the words of the American president matter.The next day, Biden's own words tripped him up.
Pres. Trump says he wants background checks, also reassures NRA
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.At the same time, Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.At the same time, Pres.
Pres. Trump says he's 'very strongly' considering commuting sentence of Rod Blagojevich
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's "very strongly" considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Gov.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's "very strongly" considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Gov.
Conservative think tank sues Governor Tony Evers over access
MADISON — A conservative think tank has filed a federal lawsuit against Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — A conservative think tank has filed a federal lawsuit against Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
Governor Evers signs transportation bill, vetoes 2 others
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Governor, Wisconsin GOP leaders to meet on gun control
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Evers calls on Wisconsin Legislature to take action after shootings in El Paso, Dayton
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
Senator Ron Johnson appears to signal support for 'red flag' law
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
Democrats: Pres. Trump should demand Senate vote on gun bill
WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90% of Americans support.
WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90% of Americans support.
Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, gives few details
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday condemned weekend shootings in Texas and Ohio as barbaric crimes "against all humanity" and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to an epidemic of gun violence.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday condemned weekend shootings in Texas and Ohio as barbaric crimes "against all humanity" and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to an epidemic of gun violence.Pres.
Pres. Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, but has not honored past promises
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wants legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and has reneged on previous promises to strengthen gun laws after mass shootings.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wants legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and has reneged on previous promises to strengthen gun laws after mass shootings.Pres.
Pres. Trump tweets, stays out of sight for hours after shootings
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — As the nation reeled from two mass shootings in less than a day, President Donald Trump spent the first hours after the tragedies out of sight at his New Jersey golf course, sending out tweets of support awkwardly mixed in with those promoting a celebrity fight and attacking his political foes.Americans did not glimpse the Republican president in the immediate aftermath of a shooting in El Paso, Texas, that killed at least 20 people and, hours later, one in Dayton, Ohio, that claimed at least nine lives.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — As the nation reeled from two mass shootings in less than a day, President Donald Trump spent the first hours after the tragedies out of sight at his New Jersey golf course, sending out tweets of support awkwardly mixed in with those promoting a celebrity fight and attacking his political foes.Americans did not glimpse the Republican president in the immediate aftermath of a shooting in El Paso, Texas, that killed at least 20 people and, hours later, one in Dayton, Ohio, that claimed at least nine lives.
President Trump after mass shootings in Ohio, Texas: 'Hate has no place in our country'
MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- President Donald Trump is denouncing two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, saying "hate has no place in our country."Addressing reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Trump said Sunday, Aug. 4 that "we're going to take care" of the problem.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- President Donald Trump is denouncing two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, saying "hate has no place in our country."Addressing reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Trump said Sunday, Aug. 4 that "we're going to take care" of the problem.
'Enough is enough:' 2020 Dems back gun limits after El Paso mass shooting
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.
Ben & Jerry's founders create new ice cream flavor in honor of Bernie Sanders
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Ever wondered what wealth inequality tastes like?The founders of Ben & Jerry's claim to have the answer, and they've put it inside a new flavor called "Bernie's Back." The hot cinnamon ice cream includes "one very large chocolate disc on top and a (very stiff) butter toffee backbone going down the middle," according to Sanders' campaign website.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, longtime supporters of U.S. Sen.
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Ever wondered what wealth inequality tastes like?The founders of Ben & Jerry's claim to have the answer, and they've put it inside a new flavor called "Bernie's Back." The hot cinnamon ice cream includes "one very large chocolate disc on top and a (very stiff) butter toffee backbone going down the middle," according to Sanders' campaign website.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, longtime supporters of U.S. Sen.
Wisconsin insurance rates projected to drop 3.2%; Gov. Evers credits reinsurance program
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
US is thought to have added a solid 163,000 jobs in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that's endured a series of ups and downs.Economists have forecast that the government will report that 163,000 jobs were added in July, according to data provider FactSet.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that's endured a series of ups and downs.Economists have forecast that the government will report that 163,000 jobs were added in July, according to data provider FactSet.