Pres. Trump dismisses Carter's attacks on his legitimacy
WASHINGTON — Pres.
WASHINGTON — Pres.
Republicans send state budget to Evers, starting 6-day clock
MADISON, Wis. — Republican legislators have sent the state budget to Democratic Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican legislators have sent the state budget to Democratic Gov.
Robin Vos wants fall push to legalize medical marijuana
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wants to work on legalizing medical marijuana this fall.Democratic Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wants to work on legalizing medical marijuana this fall.Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose 'MVP Week'
MADISON — A bipartisan group of legislators from Milwaukee and Green Bay is proposing a most valuable player week to honor Aaron Rodgers, Christian Yelich and Giannis Antetokounmpo.The group introduced a resolution Thursday that would designate the first week of December 2019 as "MVP Week in Wisconsin." The lawmakers selected that week because Rodgers' birthday is Dec. 2, Yelich's birthday is Dec. 5 and Antetokounmpo's birthday is Dec. 6.Rodgers is the Green Bay Packers' quarterback.
MADISON — A bipartisan group of legislators from Milwaukee and Green Bay is proposing a most valuable player week to honor Aaron Rodgers, Christian Yelich and Giannis Antetokounmpo.The group introduced a resolution Thursday that would designate the first week of December 2019 as "MVP Week in Wisconsin." The lawmakers selected that week because Rodgers' birthday is Dec. 2, Yelich's birthday is Dec. 5 and Antetokounmpo's birthday is Dec. 6.Rodgers is the Green Bay Packers' quarterback.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece at World Cup
ATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for Greece at this year's basketball World Cup in China, saying Friday he can play any position.The Milwaukee Bucks player and NBA MVP said he hasn't "talked to the coach about which position I'll be playing ...
ATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for Greece at this year's basketball World Cup in China, saying Friday he can play any position.The Milwaukee Bucks player and NBA MVP said he hasn't "talked to the coach about which position I'll be playing ...
2-year spending plans head to Gov. Evers' desk without many of his proposals
MADISON -- The next two-year state budget is headed to the governor's desk.
MADISON -- The next two-year state budget is headed to the governor's desk.
High court ruling likely ends Wisconsin redistricting case
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over, leaving Democrats with little hope of gaining ground heading into the 2020 elections.Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison in 2015 alleging boundaries Republicans drew in 2011 unfairly diluted Democrats' voting power.
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over, leaving Democrats with little hope of gaining ground heading into the 2020 elections.Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison in 2015 alleging boundaries Republicans drew in 2011 unfairly diluted Democrats' voting power.
Friends: Pres. Trump accuser told us of attack in the '90s
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
Pres. Trump's next tweet could get a warning label
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
Republicans press Evers to approve state budget
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are pressing Democratic Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are pressing Democratic Gov.
Ryan Braun promotes 'Summer Learning Gain Initiative,' aimed at preventing learning loss
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, June 24, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun took Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids on a shopping spree at Kohl's, and on Tuesday, June 25, he promoted summer reading.Braun stopped by the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center on Tuesday as part of the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.The program uses summer break to support academic success by helping urban school students prevent learning loss.Braun spoke with dozens of kids about the Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative, a SHARP educational program, and the importance of summer reading.The kids then took part in a scavenger hunt, enjoyed some ice cream, and met with the Famous Racing Sausages.
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, June 24, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun took Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids on a shopping spree at Kohl's, and on Tuesday, June 25, he promoted summer reading.Braun stopped by the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center on Tuesday as part of the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.The program uses summer break to support academic success by helping urban school students prevent learning loss.Braun spoke with dozens of kids about the Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative, a SHARP educational program, and the importance of summer reading.The kids then took part in a scavenger hunt, enjoyed some ice cream, and met with the Famous Racing Sausages.
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
Pres. Trump awards highest military honor to Iraq veteran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
Republicans tweak budget for passage; Gov. Evers mum on veto plan
MADISON — Republicans proposed last-minute changes to the state budget on Tuesday, June 25 to appease skeptical conservatives just hours ahead of the state Assembly vote, saying their plan is fiscally responsible and should be signed into law by Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republicans proposed last-minute changes to the state budget on Tuesday, June 25 to appease skeptical conservatives just hours ahead of the state Assembly vote, saying their plan is fiscally responsible and should be signed into law by Democratic Gov.
'We are beyond proud:' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
'I was amazed:' 5 lucky kids get $500 Kohl's shopping spree alongside Ryan Braun
MILWAUKEE -- Five lucky kids received an all expenses paid shopping spree in celebration of their great academic year and success on the baseball field -- and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun came along for the fun.The kids had $500 to spend, and got to shop at Kohl's alongside No. 8.With a pack of Racing Sausages loitering around, the kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee knew something was up.
MILWAUKEE -- Five lucky kids received an all expenses paid shopping spree in celebration of their great academic year and success on the baseball field -- and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun came along for the fun.The kids had $500 to spend, and got to shop at Kohl's alongside No. 8.With a pack of Racing Sausages loitering around, the kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee knew something was up.
'Your own paycheck:' Mayor Barrett welcomes young people to work through Earn & Learn Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 24 welcomed dozens of young people for their first day of work through the city's "Earn & Learn" program.Through the program, the city partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 24 welcomed dozens of young people for their first day of work through the city's "Earn & Learn" program.Through the program, the city partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations.
Pres. Trump signs executive order calling for upfront disclosure of hospital costs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
Gov. Evers signs bill allowing for larger liquor sales
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Pres. Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Iran supreme leader
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.