Wisconsin Assembly approves 'born alive' anti-abortion bill

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly passed a so-called born alive anti-abortion bill Wednesday, May 15 that President Donald Trump has touted, a move that comes as conservatives across the country push to end the constitutional right to abortion.Democratic Gov.

96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak 

MILWAUKEE -- Here's something to look forward to for those planning to head to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15 for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.The first 96 fans will receive a free gyro -- one per person -- while supplies last, thanks to 96.5 WKLH and Gyro MKE Mediterranean Grill.According to a news release, the WKLH "Hometown Rock" street team will be outside Tavern at Turner on Vel Phillips Avenue next to Fiserv Forum starting at 5 p.m.Fans are invited to have a Greek Freak for dinner, and then watch the Greek Freak have the Raptors for lunch!Go Bucks!

Mayors of Milwaukee, Toronto lay down friendly wager over Eastern Conference Finals

MILWAUKEE -- The mayors of Milwaukee and Toronto are amped up over the start of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 15.Mayor Tom Barrett and Toronto's John Tory have made a friendly wager of beer over the outcome of this series.

Mayor Barrett proposes $5M plaza in Westown neighborhood: 'It's about the future of our city'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, racing against the clock to expand the city's streetcar system before the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in July 2020 on Tuesday, May 14, revealed the centerpiece of his proposed project -- a $5 million plaza that would be named after Vel R.

Vice President Mike Pence coming to Eau Claire May 16 to promote US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Eau Claire Thursday, May 16 to promote the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.The visit announced Tuesday, May 14 by the White House comes after President Donald Trump held a rally in Green Bay last month.

'I am running for re-election:' Chris Abele seeks another term as Milwaukee County executive

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Tuesday, May 14 he is seeking re-election to the post.Abele issued the following statement in a news release:

Connecticut man accused of threatening to kill Pres. Trump

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man has been indicted on charges that he threatened to kill President Donald Trump and sent letters he claimed contained anthrax.Gary Joseph Gravelle of New Haven faces charges including conveying false information about an explosive and threats against the president.Authorities say 51-year-old Gravelle last year sent letters addressed to Pres.

Without key players Scott Walker and Paul Ryan, Wisconsin GOP plots rebuild for 2020

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans determined to deliver Wisconsin for President Donald Trump next year will be doing it with a party working to rebuild after the departure of its two biggest stars and a rough midterm election that sent it reeling.The Wisconsin GOP heads into its state convention that starts Friday with a plan that depends on rebuilding from the ground up after former House Speaker Paul Ryan retired and Gov.

House Democrat issues subpoenas for President Trump's tax returns

WASHINGTON — A top House Democrat has issued subpoenas for six years of President Donald Trump's tax returns, giving Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig a deadline of next Friday to deliver them.Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal issued the subpoenas Friday, days after Mnuchin refused to comply with demands to turn over Pres.

Aaron Rodgers reportedly making 'Game of Thrones' cameo on May 12

MILWAUKEE -- It's no secret that Aaron Rodgers is a huge Game of Thrones fan -- and the Green Bay Packers quarterback might be taking a trip to Westeros this Sunday, May 12 with a cameo on the hit HBO series.

Pres. Trump invokes executive privilege over unredacted Mueller report, subpoenaed materials

WASHINGTON — The White House invoked executive privilege Wednesday, claiming the right to block lawmakers from the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller on his Trump-Russia probe and escalating the battle between President Donald Trump and Congress.The administration's decision was announced just as the House Judiciary Committee was gaveling in to consider holding Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress over failure to release the full report.Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York declared the action by Trump's Justice Department was a clear new sign of the president's "blanket defiance" of Congress' constitutional rights. "Every day we learn of new efforts by this administration to stonewall Congress," Nadler said. "This is unprecedented."White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the action was rather a response to the "blatant abuse of power" by Democratic Rep.