Ahead of election day, clerks prepare polling places, absentee ballots for counting

MILWAUKEE -- Election day is Tuesday, November 8th, and clerks on Monday, November 7th spent the day making final preparations at polling sites across the area.There are more than 280 polling locations in Milwaukee County alone -- and turnout is expected to be high.The Wisconsin Elections Commission predicts that 3.1 million people will cast ballots on Tuesday -- 69.6 percent of Wisconsin’s 2016 voting-age population of 4,449,170, according to Census estimates.Wisconsin election officials said Monday, November 7th nearly 800,000 people voted early, setting a new record.The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced that as of Monday morning, 797,740 people had returned absentee ballots to municipal clerks.

Here's how you can get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut on Election Day

NEW YORK — Krispy Kreme is giving voters the opportunity to get a free doughnut on Election Day.The doughnut company announced they'll give any guest wearing a sticker indicating that they voted a free doughnut.

Social media gears up for Election Day 2016

The elections are right around the corner and Social Media is adding unique features for the 2016 Elections.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!

"Every. Vote. Counts." Election day will be a paid holiday for thousands of workers across U.S.

Election day will be a paid holiday for thousands of workers across the United States in 2016.General Motors is one of many companies that have made election day a paid holiday.

What are the odds of Trump, Clinton winning the 2016 presidential election?

To borrow the cliché, the 2016 U.S. presidential election has been one for the books – but in the United Kingdom, it’s been one for the sports books.

Wisconsin Elections Commission: Top 10 things voters should know for Election Day

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission released Friday, October 28th its list of the top ten things Wisconsin voters should know for Election Day -- Tuesday, November 8th.1.

"They question the loyalty of the speaker:" GOP congressman stirs dissent against Paul Ryan

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The same congressman who led the successful charge against House Speaker Paul Ryan's predecessor is now threatening Ryan's hold on the job.Ryan has been campaigning across the country, trying to prevent Donald Trump's plunge in the polls from doing collateral damage that would allow Democrats to pick up 30 seats and regain control of the U.S. House.

Federal judge blasts Wisconsin officials over voter ID confusion, yet keeps law in place

MILWAUKEE -- A federal judge this week blasted Wisconsin officials for confusion over the state's voter ID requirements, but kept the law in place for the November election.A two-day hearing this week ended with neither the state nor the law's critics getting everything they wanted: the law is in effect, although anyone can get a valid ID even without providing who they are.The latest flare-up in a long-controversial case started with an audio recording of Zack Moore's visit to a DMV in Madison.

Judge orders state to clarify voting credential

MADISON -- A federal judge has ordered the state to produce documents that clearly explain Wisconsin's system for getting voting credentials to people who lack photo identification.U.S. District Judge James Peterson ordered the Department of Transportation on Thursday to produce a one-page explanation of the process as well as a document applicants can take away explaining what happens.

Judge criticizes Wisconsin for confusing info on voting ID

MADISON — A federal judge is criticizing Wisconsin for not telling people clearly how they can obtain voting credentials if they lack documents to obtain photo ID.Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Institute wants District Judge James Peterson to block Wisconsin's voter ID law.

Heated, controversial debate couldn't tear Packers fans away from game at Lambeau vs. Giants

GREEN BAY -- Even the most heated and controversial debate between the presidential candidates Sunday night, October 9th couldn't tear Green Bay Packers fans away from the team's game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field.In the Milwaukee area, the Packers audience was similar to the Sunday night game in week two vs.

Students at Carroll University weigh in on second presidential debate

WAUKESHA -- On Sunday, October 9th, students at Carroll University gathered for a non-partisan watch party as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton faced off in their second presidential debate.Since audio surfaced on Friday, October 7th of Trump using lewd and vulgar language towards women, making remarks that some say was an admission of sexual assault, all eyes and ears were on how Trump would respond to criticism.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects reopening Gov. Walker investigation

WASHINGTON — The  U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to reopen an investigation into whether Wisconsin Gov.

DMV open Saturdays for voters to obtain valid ID for November election

MILWAUKEE -- As the countdown to the presidential election continues, voters can turn to the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if they need help getting their first Wisconsin ID.