4 new ads land on both sides of Wisconsin governor's race
MADISON — Four new television ads in Wisconsin's tight race for governor have been released.Two from the Republican Governors Association attack Democratic candidate Tony Evers' support for repealing a manufacturing and agriculture tax credit program that Republican Gov.
MADISON — Four new television ads in Wisconsin's tight race for governor have been released.Two from the Republican Governors Association attack Democratic candidate Tony Evers' support for repealing a manufacturing and agriculture tax credit program that Republican Gov.
NRA campaign ad mispronounces name of Walker opponent Evers
MADISON — The National Rifle Association mispronounces the name of Gov.
MADISON — The National Rifle Association mispronounces the name of Gov.
Kanye's freestyle riffs dominate Oval Office lunch with Pres. Trump
WASHINGTON — Declaring that his red "MAGA" hat makes him "feel like Superman," rapper Kanye West made a free-styling appearance in the Oval Office Thursday.Ahead of a private lunch, President Donald Trump and West spoke with reporters as they sat across from each other at the Resolute desk.
WASHINGTON — Declaring that his red "MAGA" hat makes him "feel like Superman," rapper Kanye West made a free-styling appearance in the Oval Office Thursday.Ahead of a private lunch, President Donald Trump and West spoke with reporters as they sat across from each other at the Resolute desk.
Michelle Obama launches Global Girls Alliance for education
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama has launched a program to help empower girls worldwide through education.The former first lady announced the Global Girls Alliance, which aims to support more than 1,500 grassroots organizations combating the challenges girls encounter in their communities.
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama has launched a program to help empower girls worldwide through education.The former first lady announced the Global Girls Alliance, which aims to support more than 1,500 grassroots organizations combating the challenges girls encounter in their communities.
President Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs
WASHINGTON — Insurers will no longer be able to bar pharmacists from telling consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance for their prescriptions, as a result of bills signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.The two bills had broad bipartisan support as a consumer-friendly move to correct "gag rules" that many viewed as an egregious business practice.
WASHINGTON — Insurers will no longer be able to bar pharmacists from telling consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance for their prescriptions, as a result of bills signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.The two bills had broad bipartisan support as a consumer-friendly move to correct "gag rules" that many viewed as an egregious business practice.
Melania Trump: Women accusing men should 'show the evidence'
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump says women who make accusations of sexual abuse "need to be heard" and supported, but so do men.She says when there are accusations there needs to be "really hard evidence" and accusers should "show the evidence."Mrs.
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump says women who make accusations of sexual abuse "need to be heard" and supported, but so do men.She says when there are accusations there needs to be "really hard evidence" and accusers should "show the evidence."Mrs.
MU Law poll: Gov. Walker holds slim lead over Evers; Baldwin leading Vukmir
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats continue to be more enthused about voting in the November election in Wisconsin.A new Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 10 showed that 76 percent of Democratic registered voters say they are very enthusiastic about voting.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats continue to be more enthused about voting in the November election in Wisconsin.A new Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 10 showed that 76 percent of Democratic registered voters say they are very enthusiastic about voting.
UN Ambassador Haley resigning; she gives no reason
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration at the end of the year.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration at the end of the year.
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Making a Murderer’ sequel, set to premiere Oct. 19
MADISON — Netflix on Tuesday, Oct. 9 released an official trailer for the sequel to the popular "Making a Murderer" documentary series -- which is set to premiere Oct. 19 on Netflix.Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s postconviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted.
MADISON — Netflix on Tuesday, Oct. 9 released an official trailer for the sequel to the popular "Making a Murderer" documentary series -- which is set to premiere Oct. 19 on Netflix.Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s postconviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted.
Gov. Walker taking gas tax argument to voters at the pumps
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Baldwin, Vukmir spar on health care, Kavanaugh, gun control, trade and more in 1st debate
MILWAUKEE -- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was one of many topics at the U.S. Senate debate Monday, Oct. 8 between incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Leah Vukmir.Health care was a big topic, with Baldwin and Vukmir generally toeing the party line, but the debate also ventured into topics like gun control and trade."Who are you going to trust to solve our health care problems -- a career politician who has spent her life in the halls and walls of government, or a nurse?" said Vukmir."A vote is a vote -- and Leah Vukmir voted with insurance companies to prevent oral chemo," said Baldwin.
MILWAUKEE -- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was one of many topics at the U.S. Senate debate Monday, Oct. 8 between incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Leah Vukmir.Health care was a big topic, with Baldwin and Vukmir generally toeing the party line, but the debate also ventured into topics like gun control and trade."Who are you going to trust to solve our health care problems -- a career politician who has spent her life in the halls and walls of government, or a nurse?" said Vukmir."A vote is a vote -- and Leah Vukmir voted with insurance companies to prevent oral chemo," said Baldwin.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sworn in at White House event
WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in —again, for the cameras, this time — Monday night at a White House ceremony, but not before President Donald Trump slammed Kavanaugh's opponents for a "campaign of personal destruction."In a ceremony that could have been a unifying moment for the nation, President Trump instead delivered remarks that even he acknowledged began "differently than perhaps any other event of such magnitude.""On behalf of our nation, I want to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you have been forced to endure," President Trump said, addressing the bitter partisan fight over Kavanaugh's nomination that became a firestorm after the emergence of sexual misconduct allegations, which Kavanaugh emphatically denied.With all the sitting justices in attendance, along with Kavanaugh's family and top admiration officials, President Trump said Kavanaugh had been the victim of a "campaign of political and personal destruction based on lies and deception."
WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in —again, for the cameras, this time — Monday night at a White House ceremony, but not before President Donald Trump slammed Kavanaugh's opponents for a "campaign of personal destruction."In a ceremony that could have been a unifying moment for the nation, President Trump instead delivered remarks that even he acknowledged began "differently than perhaps any other event of such magnitude.""On behalf of our nation, I want to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you have been forced to endure," President Trump said, addressing the bitter partisan fight over Kavanaugh's nomination that became a firestorm after the emergence of sexual misconduct allegations, which Kavanaugh emphatically denied.With all the sitting justices in attendance, along with Kavanaugh's family and top admiration officials, President Trump said Kavanaugh had been the victim of a "campaign of political and personal destruction based on lies and deception."
Speaker Ryan says 'big fight' coming over border wall after election
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday promised a "big fight" over border wall funding after midterm elections as part of a commitment he made to President Donald Trump.Ryan said he and others in Congress did not think a funding fight made sense ahead of the midterms.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday promised a "big fight" over border wall funding after midterm elections as part of a commitment he made to President Donald Trump.Ryan said he and others in Congress did not think a funding fight made sense ahead of the midterms.
'Look, listen and learn:' Kids trained on how to be superheroes in event of fire
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
'It's not right:' Elected officials urge candidates for governor to close tax loopholes
MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of the election on Nov. 6, a bipartisan group of elected officials in Milwaukee County is looking for something from the candidates in the governor's race -- leaders from all across Milwaukee County and from a wide spectrum of political affiliations."Our residents should not be having to incur this cost for an unfair tax shift," said Kathy Ehley, mayor of Wauwatosa.
MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of the election on Nov. 6, a bipartisan group of elected officials in Milwaukee County is looking for something from the candidates in the governor's race -- leaders from all across Milwaukee County and from a wide spectrum of political affiliations."Our residents should not be having to incur this cost for an unfair tax shift," said Kathy Ehley, mayor of Wauwatosa.
Mayor, health commissioner kick off Milwaukee’s fight against the flu
MILWAUKEE-- Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik on Monday, Oct. 8 reminded the public about the importance of getting the flu shot this season.
MILWAUKEE-- Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik on Monday, Oct. 8 reminded the public about the importance of getting the flu shot this season.
President Trump visits Florida with Rosenstein to talk about security
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the deputy attorney general in tow, President Donald Trump is set to talk about policing and border security to police chiefs from around the world gathered in Florida.Rod Rosenstein is flying with President Trump to Orlando for the president's speech to a meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the deputy attorney general in tow, President Donald Trump is set to talk about policing and border security to police chiefs from around the world gathered in Florida.Rod Rosenstein is flying with President Trump to Orlando for the president's speech to a meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announces death of his father
MADISON — The Rev.
MADISON — The Rev.