RNC Milwaukee 2024; road closures, traffic changes for drivers
The Republican National Convention and Bastille Days are causing some confusion for drivers as the weekend approaches.
RNC Milwaukee: Downtown hotels finish final preparations
The Pfister Hotel is fully booked. Its staff has been preparing for next week's Republican National Convention for more than a year.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; art, murals highlight city's diversity to visitors
All eyes will be on Milwaukee in the coming days for the Republican National Convention, and what better way to showcase the city's culture and diversity than through art?
RNC Milwaukee 2024; final touches underway before convention kicks off
It's the final countdown as crews rush to get everything ready for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
RNC Milwaukee: Residents both dreading, excited for convention
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will draw tens of thousands of people to and near Fiserv Forum, but it will keep others away.
RNC Milwaukee 2024: Host Committee raises $85M+, surpasses goal
The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee announced on Thursday, July 11 that it raised more than $85 million. That exceeds initial fundraising goals.
WI absentee ballot drop boxes; election officials OK best practices
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously approved a set of best practices to ensure the security of unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; after-hours parties concern neighbors
Neighbors in a Milwaukee neighborhood say they feel blindsided about Republican National Convention-themed after-parties planned in their neighborhood during the convention.
RNC 2024: Waukesha County Airport braces for more private jets
Flight restrictions and extra security during the Republican National Convention (RNC) opened a unique opportunity for a smaller airport.
RNC Milwaukee: 'Background radiation' flyovers conducted downtown
A helicopter was flown low over downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 9. Now, officials have confirmed it has to do with security and safety for the RNC.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; police rules of engagement for crowd control, protests
The Milwaukee Police Department has prepared rules of engagement for handling 2024 Republican National Convention protests.
AOC files impeachment articles against Justices Alito, Thomas, citing 'unchecked corruption'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
What Project 2025 could mean for Social Security
Project 2025 continues to draw interest from conservatives and liberals alike. Here’s what it says, and doesn’t say, about Social Security benefits.
Robin Vos recall: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive effort
A judge rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday, July 9.
George Clooney, prominent Dem supporter, calls for Biden to withdraw
George Clooney wrote a lengthy opinion for the New York Times calling for President Biden to “save democracy again" by withdrawing from the race.
Nancy Pelosi on Biden’s campaign: ‘It’s up to him’ and ‘time is running short’
Nancy Pelosi has been widely watched for signals of how top Democrats are thinking about President Biden’s candidacy, and her comments suggest the party still has questions.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee County Courthouse complex adjusts operations
If you need to do any business at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, beware. That is because the Republican National Convention and the security perimeters will affect a lot of daily life.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; restaurant food delivery, preparation
From full refrigerators to bottles of booze limiting shelf space, many bars and restaurants near the epicenter of the Republican National Convention are preparing for the likelihood of large crowds.
RNC Milwaukee 2024; businesses prep for boom or bust
Businesses have been planning for the Republican National Convention for months, with many closing for private events.
Waukesha company builds RNC platforms: 'Great opportunity'
All eyes will be on next week's Republican National Convention thanks in part to a Waukesha company.