Gov. Walker appoints Attorney General Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, Nov. 20 the appointment of Attorney General Brad Schimel to serve as judge on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, replacing Judge Patrick Haughney.“Brad Schimel has diligently served the State of Wisconsin as attorney general and the citizens of Waukesha County as district attorney,” said Governor Walker. “Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, Nov. 20 the appointment of Attorney General Brad Schimel to serve as judge on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, replacing Judge Patrick Haughney.“Brad Schimel has diligently served the State of Wisconsin as attorney general and the citizens of Waukesha County as district attorney,” said Governor Walker. “Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin.
Report: Governor-elect Tony Evers faces $1.1 billion budget shortfall
MADISON — Incoming Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Incoming Democratic Gov.
President Trump, first lady accept official White House Christmas tree
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have received the official White House Christmas tree.The 19½-foot (6-meter) tall Fraser fir was grown on a farm owned by Larry Smith of Newland, North Carolina.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have received the official White House Christmas tree.The 19½-foot (6-meter) tall Fraser fir was grown on a farm owned by Larry Smith of Newland, North Carolina.
White House again threatens Acosta's pass; CNN seeks hearing
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has again targeted White House press credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta.After a federal judge ordered that Acosta's credentials be temporarily restored last week, the White House sent Acosta a letter saying it had made the "preliminary decision" to suspend his pass.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has again targeted White House press credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta.After a federal judge ordered that Acosta's credentials be temporarily restored last week, the White House sent Acosta a letter saying it had made the "preliminary decision" to suspend his pass.
Baldwin's team says digital ad strategy provided road map to victory
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
President Trump consoles Californians suffering from twin tragedies
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump acknowledged Californians suffering from twin tragedies, walking through the ashes of a mobile home and RV park in a small northern town all-but-destroyed by deadly wildfires and privately consoling people grieving after a mass shooting at a popular college bar outside Los Angeles."This has been a tough day when you look at all of the death from one place to the next," President Trump said Saturday before flying back to Washington.President Trump's visits to areas of Northern and Southern California in the aftermath of unprecedented wildfires that have killed more than 70 people gave him what he sought in flying coast to coast and back in a single day — a grasp of the desolation in the heart of California's killer wildfires."We've never seen anything like this in California, we've never seen anything like this yet.
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump acknowledged Californians suffering from twin tragedies, walking through the ashes of a mobile home and RV park in a small northern town all-but-destroyed by deadly wildfires and privately consoling people grieving after a mass shooting at a popular college bar outside Los Angeles."This has been a tough day when you look at all of the death from one place to the next," President Trump said Saturday before flying back to Washington.President Trump's visits to areas of Northern and Southern California in the aftermath of unprecedented wildfires that have killed more than 70 people gave him what he sought in flying coast to coast and back in a single day — a grasp of the desolation in the heart of California's killer wildfires."We've never seen anything like this in California, we've never seen anything like this yet.
President Trump visits as California struggles to locate 1,000 people
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump arrived in Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century amid confusion over how many people remain unaccounted for.Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people , even as they stressed that not all are believed missing.California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrats and vocal critics of President Trump, greeted him when he landed at Beale Air Force Base just north of Sacramento and got onto a helicopter.
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump arrived in Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century amid confusion over how many people remain unaccounted for.Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people , even as they stressed that not all are believed missing.California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrats and vocal critics of President Trump, greeted him when he landed at Beale Air Force Base just north of Sacramento and got onto a helicopter.
Pres. Trump to visit California fire scene as death toll rises
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump heads to Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, as confusion continued over how many people remain unaccounted for.Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people even as they stressed that not all are believed missing.California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrats and vocal critics of President Trump, planned to join the president Saturday.
PARADISE, Calif. — President Donald Trump heads to Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, as confusion continued over how many people remain unaccounted for.Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people even as they stressed that not all are believed missing.California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrats and vocal critics of President Trump, planned to join the president Saturday.
Milwaukee takes steps to clean up lead cases; 'The systems are now in place'
MILWAUKEE -- Lead paint in Milwaukee's older homes -- it is sometimes a problem for children who live in them.
MILWAUKEE -- Lead paint in Milwaukee's older homes -- it is sometimes a problem for children who live in them.
Gov. Walker open to limiting replacement's power
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Walker calls Baraboo students seen in photo giving apparent Nazi salute 'a bunch of idiots'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
'This is a nightmare:' City leaders express concern after 4-year-old left in van in tow lot
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders said they're alarmed after a 4-year-old girl was found in a city tow lot on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders said they're alarmed after a 4-year-old girl was found in a city tow lot on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Gov. Walker speaks to the media after election defeat: 'I may have reformed myself out of a job'
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Vos says he thinks Walker will be 'generally supportive' of plans to limit powers of governor's office
MADISON — Wisconsin's assembly speaker said following a private meeting Thursday with Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's assembly speaker said following a private meeting Thursday with Gov.
Steven Avery's attorney shares information 'you didn't see' in Making a Murderer
MANITOWOC -- Kathleen Zellner, Steven Avery's attorney, released on Thursday, Nov. 15 what she called new information in the case that was not brought up in "Making a Murderer."
MANITOWOC -- Kathleen Zellner, Steven Avery's attorney, released on Thursday, Nov. 15 what she called new information in the case that was not brought up in "Making a Murderer."
Danica Patrick says Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wooed her with 'Dumb and Dumber' quotes
LOS ANGELES -- Danica Patrick says Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wooed her with "Dumb and Dumber" quotes.According to TMZ, the ex-NASCAR driver was delivering a motivational speech on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in North Dakota, and afterward, she talked about her relationship with Rodgers.One person asked her what Rodgers' first line was that got her to go on a date with him."He was at the bar, puttin' out the vibe -- 'Dumb and Dumber,' you know?
LOS ANGELES -- Danica Patrick says Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wooed her with "Dumb and Dumber" quotes.According to TMZ, the ex-NASCAR driver was delivering a motivational speech on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in North Dakota, and afterward, she talked about her relationship with Rodgers.One person asked her what Rodgers' first line was that got her to go on a date with him."He was at the bar, puttin' out the vibe -- 'Dumb and Dumber,' you know?
White House says it has 'broad discretion' on press access
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration contends it has "broad discretion" to regulate press access to the White House as it fends off a legal challenge from CNN and other outlets over the revocation of journalist Jim Acosta's "hard pass."In a legal filing ahead of a Wednesday hearing on CNN's request for a temporary restraining order to restore Acosta's access, the government argues it "was lawful" to punish Acosta for his behavior during a contentious President Trump press conference last week.It rejects the idea that Acosta was "otherwise eligible" for White House access, saying: "The President and his designees in the White House Press Office have exercised their discretion not to engage with him and, by extension, to no longer grant him on-demand access to the White House complex so that he can attempt to interact with the President or White House officials."President Trump himself, in an interview published Wednesday, was uncertain how the court fight would end, saying, "We'll see how the court rules.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration contends it has "broad discretion" to regulate press access to the White House as it fends off a legal challenge from CNN and other outlets over the revocation of journalist Jim Acosta's "hard pass."In a legal filing ahead of a Wednesday hearing on CNN's request for a temporary restraining order to restore Acosta's access, the government argues it "was lawful" to punish Acosta for his behavior during a contentious President Trump press conference last week.It rejects the idea that Acosta was "otherwise eligible" for White House access, saying: "The President and his designees in the White House Press Office have exercised their discretion not to engage with him and, by extension, to no longer grant him on-demand access to the White House complex so that he can attempt to interact with the President or White House officials."President Trump himself, in an interview published Wednesday, was uncertain how the court fight would end, saying, "We'll see how the court rules.
Man with ‘Trump 2020’ sign banned by Disney ... again
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney has banned Dion Cini from company properties for, once again, displaying pro-President Donald Trump messages, according to WFTV.Back in September, Cini lost his annual pass for unfurling a giant flag at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.The 49-year-old New Yorker told the local news station that he'd had it for 24 years.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney has banned Dion Cini from company properties for, once again, displaying pro-President Donald Trump messages, according to WFTV.Back in September, Cini lost his annual pass for unfurling a giant flag at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.The 49-year-old New Yorker told the local news station that he'd had it for 24 years.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Forbes '30 Under 30' list
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a list of the top NBA players in the league, but he also made another list: the Forbes top 30 Under 30.The 23-year-old Greek Freak's earnings are up 500 percent this season, much of that due to a $100 million deal with the Bucks and a Nike contract extension that will pay an estimated $9 million the first year.Congrats, Giannis!Also under the 'Sports' category for Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin, New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum, freestyle skier for Team USA David Wise, and LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson -- among others.
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a list of the top NBA players in the league, but he also made another list: the Forbes top 30 Under 30.The 23-year-old Greek Freak's earnings are up 500 percent this season, much of that due to a $100 million deal with the Bucks and a Nike contract extension that will pay an estimated $9 million the first year.Congrats, Giannis!Also under the 'Sports' category for Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin, New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum, freestyle skier for Team USA David Wise, and LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson -- among others.