'Can you hear me?' Convicted murderer Steven Avery has message for supporters
MILWAUKEE -- Kathleen Zellner, the attorney for convicted murderer Steven Avery, posted a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, June 12 that included a message from Avery himself.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
MILWAUKEE -- Kathleen Zellner, the attorney for convicted murderer Steven Avery, posted a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, June 12 that included a message from Avery himself.Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.
'This was wonderful:' Cruise ship docks in the Port of Milwaukee, lets hundreds explore the city
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, June 11 marked the official start of cruise ship season in Milwaukee as the Pearl Mist arrived at Port Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, June 11 marked the official start of cruise ship season in Milwaukee as the Pearl Mist arrived at Port Milwaukee.
TMZ: Giannis and his brother share flare with gym workout dance
MILWAUKEE -- With the season behind him, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been back in the gym with his fellow NBA-playing brother, Kostas.As TMZ reports, "the brothers channeled their inner MadeinTYO for their workout cool downs -- bustin' out the 'woah' dance while 'Chucky Cheese' blasts in the background."
MILWAUKEE -- With the season behind him, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been back in the gym with his fellow NBA-playing brother, Kostas.As TMZ reports, "the brothers channeled their inner MadeinTYO for their workout cool downs -- bustin' out the 'woah' dance while 'Chucky Cheese' blasts in the background."
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says taxes won't go up overall
MADISON -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says overall tax increases in the Republican state budget plan will not exceed tax cuts.Republicans are working on a roughly $400 million income tax cut proposal.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says overall tax increases in the Republican state budget plan will not exceed tax cuts.Republicans are working on a roughly $400 million income tax cut proposal.
Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
New York Times: Mexico, US agreed on border policies months before Pres. Trump tariff threat
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
Kamala Harris says her prosecutor past will help defeat Pres. Trump
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
Hillary Clinton's brother Tony Rodham dies
NEW YORK -- Hillary Clinton's youngest brother Tony Rodham died Friday night, June 7, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate announced Saturday on Twitter."We lost my brother Tony last night.
NEW YORK -- Hillary Clinton's youngest brother Tony Rodham died Friday night, June 7, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate announced Saturday on Twitter."We lost my brother Tony last night.
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.
President Trump says US, Mexico reach agreement to prevent tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," President Trump tweeted Friday night, saying the "Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended."He said Mexico has agreed to work to "stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border" and said those steps would "greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States."He said details would be released soon by the State Department.The tweet marked a change in tone from earlier Friday, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters in Ireland before President Trump took off: "Our position has not changed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," President Trump tweeted Friday night, saying the "Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended."He said Mexico has agreed to work to "stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border" and said those steps would "greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States."He said details would be released soon by the State Department.The tweet marked a change in tone from earlier Friday, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters in Ireland before President Trump took off: "Our position has not changed.
Pres. Trump: 'Good chance' now for tariff deal with Mexico
WASHINGTON — After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that now "there is a good chance" the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he had scheduled for Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels, starting immediately," Pres.
WASHINGTON — After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that now "there is a good chance" the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he had scheduled for Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States."If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels, starting immediately," Pres.
Governor Evers orders gay pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol
MADISON — Flying a gay pride rainbow flag over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the first time Friday, June 7 drew backlash from conservatives, including a pair of state lawmakers, who said it was divisive, while Democrats hailed it as a sign of inclusivity.The flag flap erupted after Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Flying a gay pride rainbow flag over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the first time Friday, June 7 drew backlash from conservatives, including a pair of state lawmakers, who said it was divisive, while Democrats hailed it as a sign of inclusivity.The flag flap erupted after Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin GOP unveils plan to raise car fees
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sent a plan to the Legislature's finance committee Thursday to scrap Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sent a plan to the Legislature's finance committee Thursday to scrap Gov.
Florida woman reportedly stabs self in stomach because she was 'tired of living in Pres. Trump's country'
PALMETTO, Fla. -- A Florida woman who stabbed herself multiple times in the abdomen said she did so because of President Donald Trump, KTTV reported.Responding officers said the woman was found standing outside her apartment Sunday, June 2.
PALMETTO, Fla. -- A Florida woman who stabbed herself multiple times in the abdomen said she did so because of President Donald Trump, KTTV reported.Responding officers said the woman was found standing outside her apartment Sunday, June 2.
Wisconsin Senate approves prescription drug step therapy
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal designed to make it easier for patients to get needed prescription drugs even when insurance companies force them to try less-expensive alternatives first.The Senate approved the measure unanimously on a voice vote Wednesday.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal designed to make it easier for patients to get needed prescription drugs even when insurance companies force them to try less-expensive alternatives first.The Senate approved the measure unanimously on a voice vote Wednesday.
Republicans search for deal on road funding, ponder $10 increase in vehicle registration fee
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are eyeing a $10 increase on the $75 vehicle registration fee as part of a mix of funding to pay for roads in the state without raising the gas tax as Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are eyeing a $10 increase on the $75 vehicle registration fee as part of a mix of funding to pay for roads in the state without raising the gas tax as Gov.
No deal on roads, some senators propose portion of a plan
MADISON — With no deal on how to fund Wisconsin's transportation needs in sight, Republican senators on Wednesday proposed tapping $133 million in budget reserves to pay for repairs to county and town roads.The idea comes a day before the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee was to decide the larger issue of how to pay for local roads, highways and interstates as well as other transportation needs across the entire state.Road funding has long divided Republicans and was the issue that delayed passage of the last budget in 2017 until September.
MADISON — With no deal on how to fund Wisconsin's transportation needs in sight, Republican senators on Wednesday proposed tapping $133 million in budget reserves to pay for repairs to county and town roads.The idea comes a day before the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee was to decide the larger issue of how to pay for local roads, highways and interstates as well as other transportation needs across the entire state.Road funding has long divided Republicans and was the issue that delayed passage of the last budget in 2017 until September.
Queen Elizabeth, world leaders honor veterans on D-Day anniversary
PORTSMOUTH, England — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings that, at great human cost, turned the tide of World War II and helped liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.
PORTSMOUTH, England — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings that, at great human cost, turned the tide of World War II and helped liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.
Wisconsin's budget battle on hold, lawmakers feud over Medicaid expansion
MADISON -- The state's budget battle is apparently on hold.
MADISON -- The state's budget battle is apparently on hold.