Milwaukee County Board votes in favor of bringing Winter Farmers Market back to Domes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 14-2 on Thursday, May 24 in favor of returning the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market to the Mitchell Park Domes in the 2018-19 season.The winter farmers market provides a venue for about 50 vendors and draws nearly 2,000 visitors to the Mitchell Park Domes every Saturday from November through April.A news release from the Milwaukee County Board says the "event was abruptly canceled without explanation from the Abele Administration earlier this year."The release says at the May meeting of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture, Abele Administration officials stated the winter farmer's market was cancelled because it costs the county about $230 per week to host the event, and that other events could bring in more money.County Executive Chris Abele offered this statement on the Winter Farmers Market issue:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 14-2 on Thursday, May 24 in favor of returning the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market to the Mitchell Park Domes in the 2018-19 season.The winter farmers market provides a venue for about 50 vendors and draws nearly 2,000 visitors to the Mitchell Park Domes every Saturday from November through April.A news release from the Milwaukee County Board says the "event was abruptly canceled without explanation from the Abele Administration earlier this year."The release says at the May meeting of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture, Abele Administration officials stated the winter farmer's market was cancelled because it costs the county about $230 per week to host the event, and that other events could bring in more money.County Executive Chris Abele offered this statement on the Winter Farmers Market issue:
President Trump cancels summit, citing 'open hostility' by North Korea
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump on Thursday called off next month's summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, calling the cancellation a "tremendous setback" for peace and stressing that the US military was ready to respond to any "foolish or reckless acts" by the North.President Trump first announced his decision in a letter to Kim released by the White House, in which he cited "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement by the North, adding that it was "inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting."Speaking at the White House later, President Trump said a "maximum pressure campaign" will continue against North Korea and that he was "waiting" should Kim choose to engage in "constructive" actions.He added that it was "possible that the existing summit could take place or a summit at some later date."
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump on Thursday called off next month's summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, calling the cancellation a "tremendous setback" for peace and stressing that the US military was ready to respond to any "foolish or reckless acts" by the North.President Trump first announced his decision in a letter to Kim released by the White House, in which he cited "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement by the North, adding that it was "inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting."Speaking at the White House later, President Trump said a "maximum pressure campaign" will continue against North Korea and that he was "waiting" should Kim choose to engage in "constructive" actions.He added that it was "possible that the existing summit could take place or a summit at some later date."
'It's going to destroy us:' 17-year Navy vet says mental illness led to discharge and massive debt
SHEBOYGAN— A 17-year veteran of the United States Navy got the boot after he discloses a mental illness, but it's what the government's been doing ever since then that had his family calling the FOX6 Investigators for help.It was hard enough for Nate Duszynski to accept his naval career was over, but then the government started taking his severance pay, disability checks and tax refunds, even garnishing his wages -- more than $106,000 so far and still counting.Duszynski and his wife say no one will tell them when it's going to end, and it all started when Duszynski disclosed a mental illness that set off a chain of events that led to his removal from the military."It's all I've known for 17 years," Nate Duszynski said.Duszynski was a chief petty officer who worked as a nuclear mechanic on aircraft carriers.
SHEBOYGAN— A 17-year veteran of the United States Navy got the boot after he discloses a mental illness, but it's what the government's been doing ever since then that had his family calling the FOX6 Investigators for help.It was hard enough for Nate Duszynski to accept his naval career was over, but then the government started taking his severance pay, disability checks and tax refunds, even garnishing his wages -- more than $106,000 so far and still counting.Duszynski and his wife say no one will tell them when it's going to end, and it all started when Duszynski disclosed a mental illness that set off a chain of events that led to his removal from the military."It's all I've known for 17 years," Nate Duszynski said.Duszynski was a chief petty officer who worked as a nuclear mechanic on aircraft carriers.
Olivia Munn is opening up on Aaron Rodgers' family drama
LOS ANGELES -- Olivia Munn is opening up on Aaron Rodgers' family drama -- and Britney Spears tells her ex-husband to forget about more child support.
LOS ANGELES -- Olivia Munn is opening up on Aaron Rodgers' family drama -- and Britney Spears tells her ex-husband to forget about more child support.
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Foreign media depart on train for North Korean nuclear site
WONSAN, North Korea — A group of foreign journalists departed by train Wednesday to watch the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear test site after eight reporters from South Korea received last-minute permission to join them.The remote site deep in the mountains of the North's sparsely populated northeast interior is expected to have a formal closing ceremony in the next day or two, depending on the weather.
WONSAN, North Korea — A group of foreign journalists departed by train Wednesday to watch the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear test site after eight reporters from South Korea received last-minute permission to join them.The remote site deep in the mountains of the North's sparsely populated northeast interior is expected to have a formal closing ceremony in the next day or two, depending on the weather.
Secretary of State Pompeo: Fate of US-North Korea summit rests with Kim Jong Un
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he's "very hopeful" that a planned U.S.-North Korean summit will proceed but laid the fate of the historic meeting squarely with Kim Jong Un, who won't be reassured by U.S. demands for "rapid denuclearization."The decision about whether the June 12 meeting in Singapore between Kim and President Donald Trump happens is "ultimately up to Chairman Kim," Pompeo told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he's "very hopeful" that a planned U.S.-North Korean summit will proceed but laid the fate of the historic meeting squarely with Kim Jong Un, who won't be reassured by U.S. demands for "rapid denuclearization."The decision about whether the June 12 meeting in Singapore between Kim and President Donald Trump happens is "ultimately up to Chairman Kim," Pompeo told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Judge: President Trump can't block critics on Twitter
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday.In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law.The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by President Trump after criticizing the Republican president.After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that President Trump mute rather than block some of his critics.
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday.In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law.The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by President Trump after criticizing the Republican president.After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that President Trump mute rather than block some of his critics.
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MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
House Republicans divided as Speaker Paul Ryan struggles to keep clout
WASHINGTON — Seven months before his planned retirement, House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing growing disruption among the GOP ranks, raising fresh questions about his ability to lead a divided group of Republicans through a tough election season.Ryan sought to quell infighting Tuesday, dashing back to Washington from Wisconsin and abandoning plans for family time at home, as he tried to unify the factions and reassert control over the majority.In remarks to reporters, the speaker acknowledged restlessness among Republican lawmakers and argued an internal election to replace him at the helm would be a distraction.
WASHINGTON — Seven months before his planned retirement, House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing growing disruption among the GOP ranks, raising fresh questions about his ability to lead a divided group of Republicans through a tough election season.Ryan sought to quell infighting Tuesday, dashing back to Washington from Wisconsin and abandoning plans for family time at home, as he tried to unify the factions and reassert control over the majority.In remarks to reporters, the speaker acknowledged restlessness among Republican lawmakers and argued an internal election to replace him at the helm would be a distraction.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over 22 hours of OT from former officer who killed Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE -- The former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 has lost another case against the city.A federal judge dismissed Christopher Manney's civil case.
MILWAUKEE -- The former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 has lost another case against the city.A federal judge dismissed Christopher Manney's civil case.
City officials, community partners shine light on importance of trauma-informed care
MILWAUKEE -- Violent incidents can have a long-term, negative effect on people and their neighborhoods.
MILWAUKEE -- Violent incidents can have a long-term, negative effect on people and their neighborhoods.
President Trump suggests summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could be delayed
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could be delayed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could be delayed.
Brett Favre says he went to rehab 3 times to fight addictions
GREEN BAY — Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.Favre told Sports Illustrated he took as many as 14 Vicodin at one time during the 1995 season in Green Bay.
GREEN BAY — Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.Favre told Sports Illustrated he took as many as 14 Vicodin at one time during the 1995 season in Green Bay.
