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Rising gas prices: Government limited in potential solutions

Rising gas prices: Government limited in potential solutions

Amid rising gas prices, economists say relief is not coming anytime soon. The government has limited options when it comes to addressing the issue, but they are proposing options.

June 7, 2022 4:52pm CDT
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House

Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House

Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."

June 7, 2022 3:55pm CDT
Fuel blend requirements: Wisconsin lawmakers ask EPA to waive them

Fuel blend requirements: Wisconsin lawmakers ask EPA to waive them

Legislators are requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lift the fuel blend requirements for affected counties in southeast Wisconsin – as a way to ease the strain of high gas prices.

June 7, 2022 3:20pm CDT
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting

Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting

An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.

June 7, 2022 12:13pm CDT
Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'

Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'

The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.

June 7, 2022 12:02pm CDT
John Hinckley Jr., attempted Ronald Reagan assassin, to perform sold-out concert in New York

John Hinckley Jr., attempted Ronald Reagan assassin, to perform sold-out concert in New York

John Hinckley Jr. was granted an unconditional release by a federal judge to begin on June 15 and Hinckley has already released his first single, “Long Lost Yesterday” on YouTube.

June 6, 2022 4:45pm CDT
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”

June 6, 2022 2:37pm CDT
US-bound migrant caravan with up to 5K people sets out in southern Mexico

US-bound migrant caravan with up to 5K people sets out in southern Mexico

It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.

June 6, 2022 11:02am CDT
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House

2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House

Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.

June 6, 2022 10:48am CDT
January 6 hearings begin this week with challenge to capture public’s attention

January 6 hearings begin this week with challenge to capture public’s attention

After issuing dozens of subpoenas and reading through hundreds of documents, the Jan. 6 committee will hold a hearing Thursday to find out what happened in the infamous Capitol Riot last year.

June 6, 2022 9:20am CDT
Wisconsin Trump-backed governor candidate's paperwork challenged by Dems
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Wisconsin Trump-backed governor candidate's paperwork challenged by Dems

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is backing an elections complaint filed against Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels. It alleges Michels did not follow state law on his nomination papers, thus putting him below the threshold to get on the August ballot.

June 5, 2022 10:09pm CDT
Wisconsin Trump-backed governor candidate's paperwork challenged by Dems

Wisconsin Trump-backed governor candidate's paperwork challenged by Dems

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is backing an elections complaint filed against Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels. It alleges Michels did not follow state law on his nomination papers, thus putting him below the threshold to get on the August ballot.

June 5, 2022 9:00pm CDT
Putin warns West about supplying long-range rocket systems to Ukraine

Putin warns West about supplying long-range rocket systems to Ukraine

The cryptic threat of a military escalation from Putin didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver rocket systems to Ukraine.

June 5, 2022 8:55am CDT
Wisconsin shooting: Gunman's targets included political leaders, officials say

Wisconsin shooting: Gunman's targets included political leaders, officials say

The gunman suspected of killing a retired judge had a list of targets that included Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, officials said.

June 4, 2022 5:47pm CDT
Trump endorses Tim Michels; Wisconsin governor race impact

Trump endorses Tim Michels; Wisconsin governor race impact

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Tim Michels in Wisconsin's governor's race. Studying Trump's track record in endorsements reveals it could give the candidate a boost.

June 3, 2022 5:18pm CDT
Trump endorses Tim Michels for Wisconsin governor

Trump endorses Tim Michels for Wisconsin governor

Former President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Tim Michels for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, June 2.

June 2, 2022 8:19pm CDT
Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'

Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'

The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.

June 2, 2022 6:53pm CDT
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says

Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says

The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.

June 1, 2022 3:02pm CDT
Pride month: Biden calls for action in LGBTQI+ proclamation

Pride month: Biden calls for action in LGBTQI+ proclamation

“I will always have your back as your President,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

June 1, 2022 12:21pm CDT
Milwaukee RNC framework agreement approved by Common Council

Milwaukee RNC framework agreement approved by Common Council

The Milwaukee Common Council approved on June 1 the framework for a contract to host the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC).

June 1, 2022 10:09am CDT
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