President Trump rejects Puerto Rico hurricane death toll, blames Dems
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the widely accepted conclusion that nearly 3,000 died in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that the number was wrong and calling it a plot by Democrats to make him look bad.As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, the president picked a fresh fight over the administration's response in Puerto Rico, tweeting: "When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the widely accepted conclusion that nearly 3,000 died in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that the number was wrong and calling it a plot by Democrats to make him look bad.As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, the president picked a fresh fight over the administration's response in Puerto Rico, tweeting: "When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths.
Wisconsin governor, Senate debate set for same night
MADISON — Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Wisconsin will both be debating, in separate cities, on the night of Oct. 19.The governor's debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association was originally announced for Oct. 5.But the WBA Foundation announced Thursday that the debate day had been changed to Oct. 19.
MADISON — Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Wisconsin will both be debating, in separate cities, on the night of Oct. 19.The governor's debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association was originally announced for Oct. 5.But the WBA Foundation announced Thursday that the debate day had been changed to Oct. 19.
'Families are hurting:' Walker requests FEMA assessment after flooding, tornadoes
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a preliminary damage assessment in Wisconsin beginning Sept. 24 for flood and tornado damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a preliminary damage assessment in Wisconsin beginning Sept. 24 for flood and tornado damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure.
'Growing and investing:' Gov. Walker tours Metro Market in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Sept. 13 joined leaders from Roundy’s Supermarkets, a subsidiary of the Kroger Company, and the Wisconsin Grocers Association at Metro Market in Milwaukee to highlight the company’s 12,600 Wisconsin employees and its more than $300 million investment in its 106 in-state stores.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Sept. 13 joined leaders from Roundy’s Supermarkets, a subsidiary of the Kroger Company, and the Wisconsin Grocers Association at Metro Market in Milwaukee to highlight the company’s 12,600 Wisconsin employees and its more than $300 million investment in its 106 in-state stores.
Gov. Walker wants lawmakers to return to vote on Kimberly-Clark
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Milwaukee County gets $2M grant to repair, reopen Ravine Road Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- The Ravine Road Bridge in Lake Park is on its way to being repaired.
MILWAUKEE -- The Ravine Road Bridge in Lake Park is on its way to being repaired.
Aaron Rodgers calls his injury a 'sprained knee'
GREEN BAY -- Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer isn't buying it.
GREEN BAY -- Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer isn't buying it.
Walker says Evers would put 'everyone at risk'
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Republican Gov.
Aaron Rodgers to practice in rehab group, McCarthy says it's 'not a setback'
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be given the whole week to get ready for the Packers' game on Sunday against the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be given the whole week to get ready for the Packers' game on Sunday against the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.
Badger Meter to expand its operations in Racine, create 40 jobs
RACINE -- Badger Meter is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years, Gov.
RACINE -- Badger Meter is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years, Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump marks 17 years since 9/11
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is marking 17 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil by visiting the Pennsylvania field that became a Sept. 11 memorial.President Trump and his wife, Melania, were participating in Tuesday's somber remembrance in Shanksville.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is marking 17 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil by visiting the Pennsylvania field that became a Sept. 11 memorial.President Trump and his wife, Melania, were participating in Tuesday's somber remembrance in Shanksville.
'United we stand:' Somber 9/11 ceremony held in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A somber, heartfelt remembrance was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11.A massive American flag hung from fire trucks at the entrance to the War Memorial.
MILWAUKEE -- A somber, heartfelt remembrance was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11.A massive American flag hung from fire trucks at the entrance to the War Memorial.
Pres. Trump's visit to Ireland postponed for 'scheduling reasons'
LONDON — President Donald Trump's planned November visit to Ireland has been postponed, the Irish government said Tuesday, though the White House said only that the trip was up in the air.The government in Dublin confirmed in a statement that "the proposed visit of the U.S. president is postponed." It said U.S. officials had "cited scheduling reasons."Earlier this month, the White House announced President Trump would travel to Ireland as part of a trip including a Nov. 11 event in Paris marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
LONDON — President Donald Trump's planned November visit to Ireland has been postponed, the Irish government said Tuesday, though the White House said only that the trip was up in the air.The government in Dublin confirmed in a statement that "the proposed visit of the U.S. president is postponed." It said U.S. officials had "cited scheduling reasons."Earlier this month, the White House announced President Trump would travel to Ireland as part of a trip including a Nov. 11 event in Paris marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Rep. Pocan now says impeachment of Pres. Trump 'a moot conversation'
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Rep.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Rep.
Packers' Mike McCarthy says team awaiting more info on Aaron Rodgers' knee injury
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the team is still awaiting information on the extent of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' knee injury.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the team is still awaiting information on the extent of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' knee injury.
'I apologize:' Tommy Thompson says state locks people up for too long; wants to turn prisons into vocational schools
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
Aaron Rodgers says 'I'm planning on playing' vs. Minnesota after knee injury
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.