Mequon-Thiensville school board recall signature deadline looms
A group working to recall four school board members in the Mequon-Thiensville School District has until Monday, Aug. 23 to submit thousands of signatures, and organizers said Friday they think they'll make their goal.
A group working to recall four school board members in the Mequon-Thiensville School District has until Monday, Aug. 23 to submit thousands of signatures, and organizers said Friday they think they'll make their goal.
Biden vows to get all Americans home amid chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
Wisconsin police recruitment, retention challenges discussed
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil led a discussion as law enforcement shared the challenges they are facing with recruitment and retention of officers.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil led a discussion as law enforcement shared the challenges they are facing with recruitment and retention of officers.
Wisconsin DNR board member calls lawsuit to oust him 'political'
The chairman of Wisconsin's DNRpolicy board said that a lawsuit seeking to remove him from the panel is politically motivated.
The chairman of Wisconsin's DNRpolicy board said that a lawsuit seeking to remove him from the panel is politically motivated.
Wisconsin Republicans seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuit
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Democrats that asks a judge to take over the process of drawing new boundary lines if lawmakers and the Democratic governor can't reach agreement.
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Democrats that asks a judge to take over the process of drawing new boundary lines if lawmakers and the Democratic governor can't reach agreement.
Mask mandates return in Dane County, Chicago
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
Wisconsin AG files lawsuit to force Walker appointee off DNR board
Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit demanding that a judge remove the GOP-appointed chairman of the DNR policy board from his position.
Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit demanding that a judge remove the GOP-appointed chairman of the DNR policy board from his position.
North Carolina OKs proposal raising minimum marriage age to 16
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation to raise the minimum age to get married in the state from 14 or 16.
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation to raise the minimum age to get married in the state from 14 or 16.
Wisconsin redistricting: Republicans approve attempt to intervene
Republican leaders voted to hire attorneys and attempt to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by Democrats that seeks to throw out the state’s current congressional and legislative district boundaries.
Republican leaders voted to hire attorneys and attempt to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by Democrats that seeks to throw out the state’s current congressional and legislative district boundaries.
Wisconsin vets deployed to Afghanistan react to troop pullout
Veterans of America’s longest war say the images from Afghanistan are crushing. As the Taliban seizes the country, the vets ask questions.
Veterans of America’s longest war say the images from Afghanistan are crushing. As the Taliban seizes the country, the vets ask questions.
Wisconsin GOP senator has COVID; critical of mask mandates
Republican state Sen. André Jacques, one of the Wisconsin Legislature's most conservative lawmakers and a vocal opponent of mask and vaccine mandates, tested positive for COVID-19.
Republican state Sen. André Jacques, one of the Wisconsin Legislature's most conservative lawmakers and a vocal opponent of mask and vaccine mandates, tested positive for COVID-19.
Retired Army colonel, international human rights lawyer respond to Afghanistan chaos
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Wisconsin professor worries Afghan students' fate is uncertain
A professor back home in West Bend is worried about his students left behind in Afghanistan. He told FOX6 News they face possible death and forced marriage to Taliban fighters.
A professor back home in West Bend is worried about his students left behind in Afghanistan. He told FOX6 News they face possible death and forced marriage to Taliban fighters.
West Bend native worries for former students in Afghanistan
A professor back home in West Bend is worried about his students left behind in Afghanistan. He told FOX6 News they face possible death and forced marriage to Taliban fighters.
A professor back home in West Bend is worried about his students left behind in Afghanistan. He told FOX6 News they face possible death and forced marriage to Taliban fighters.
Milwaukee begins inaugural Budget Awareness Week
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city has taken on more than $53 million in financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. This, as city leaders work to include more of their residents in 2022 budget talks.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city has taken on more than $53 million in financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. This, as city leaders work to include more of their residents in 2022 budget talks.
US prepares to house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations
The Department of Defense is preparing to immediately house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, Fox News confirmed late Sunday.
The Department of Defense is preparing to immediately house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, Fox News confirmed late Sunday.
Milwaukee lost revenue amid COVID at $53M, mayor says
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city has taken on more than $53 million in financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. This, as city leaders work to include more of their residents in 2022 budget talks.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city has taken on more than $53 million in financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. This, as city leaders work to include more of their residents in 2022 budget talks.
Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
Milwaukee streetcar sales tax floated to fund $330M expansion
Milwaukee city planners want to build seven new miles of streetcar lines in the next six years, but they've kept a lid on revealing the cost – until now.
Milwaukee city planners want to build seven new miles of streetcar lines in the next six years, but they've kept a lid on revealing the cost – until now.