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.
Legislators approve Evers transition budget
MADISON — The Legislature's finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers' transition budget.Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries for seven positions, equipment, supplies, travel and legal services.State law requires the Joint Finance Committee to convene within a week of the November general election to approve a transition budget for any non-incumbent incoming governor.
MADISON — The Legislature's finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers' transition budget.Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries for seven positions, equipment, supplies, travel and legal services.State law requires the Joint Finance Committee to convene within a week of the November general election to approve a transition budget for any non-incumbent incoming governor.
Tony Evers to resign as state superintendent after governor swearing in
MADISON — Tony Evers will hold on to his current position as state schools superintendent until he is sworn in as governor on Jan. 7.Evers' spokeswoman Britt Cudaback said Monday that Evers doesn't plan to resign the post until he becomes governor.
MADISON — Tony Evers will hold on to his current position as state schools superintendent until he is sworn in as governor on Jan. 7.Evers' spokeswoman Britt Cudaback said Monday that Evers doesn't plan to resign the post until he becomes governor.
Robin Vos strikes defiant tone in re-election as Assembly speaker
MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is striking a defiant tone as he faces working with Democrat Tony Evers as governor.Vos said Monday after being re-elected as speaker that he will work with Evers when he can, but "We are not going to roll over and play dead like they assume we probably should."He says Republicans must protect their legacy and "stand like bedrock to guarantee that Wisconsin does not go back."Republicans will return with a 63-36 majority in the Assembly.
MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is striking a defiant tone as he faces working with Democrat Tony Evers as governor.Vos said Monday after being re-elected as speaker that he will work with Evers when he can, but "We are not going to roll over and play dead like they assume we probably should."He says Republicans must protect their legacy and "stand like bedrock to guarantee that Wisconsin does not go back."Republicans will return with a 63-36 majority in the Assembly.
Governor-elect Evers names transition team as GOP eyes limiting power
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named his transition team Monday, as Republicans who control the Legislature continued to privately discuss ways to curtail the new governor's power before he takes office in January.Democrats, who will return in the minority in the Legislature next year, are researching how far Republicans could go to kneecap Evers, including whether they could attempt to remove the governor from the process of redrawing political boundary lines in 2021.Evers has kept a low profile since his 1-point win over Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named his transition team Monday, as Republicans who control the Legislature continued to privately discuss ways to curtail the new governor's power before he takes office in January.Democrats, who will return in the minority in the Legislature next year, are researching how far Republicans could go to kneecap Evers, including whether they could attempt to remove the governor from the process of redrawing political boundary lines in 2021.Evers has kept a low profile since his 1-point win over Republican Gov.
'It's been a tough week:' Aaron Rodgers honors firefighters battling wildfires in postgame news conference
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wore a hat supporting the Santa Monica Fire Department in his postgame news conference after the Green Bay Packers' win over the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Nov. 11 -- and spoke about the wildfires that have impacted his life."It's been a tough week.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wore a hat supporting the Santa Monica Fire Department in his postgame news conference after the Green Bay Packers' win over the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Nov. 11 -- and spoke about the wildfires that have impacted his life."It's been a tough week.
Brees, Brady closing in on catching Favre on TD passing list
Drew Brees and Tom Brady enter Week 10 of the NFL's schedule neck and neck in closing in on matching Brett Favre for second place on the career regular-season list.Brees has 506 touchdowns passing, two behind Favre, as the New Orleans Saints play at Cincinnati.
Drew Brees and Tom Brady enter Week 10 of the NFL's schedule neck and neck in closing in on matching Brett Favre for second place on the career regular-season list.Brees has 506 touchdowns passing, two behind Favre, as the New Orleans Saints play at Cincinnati.