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Roundtable calls for closing Green Bay prison (MADISON) At the Capitol, an appeal to close the state’s Green Bay Prison. Allouez Village President Jim Rafter among those participating in a roundtable on Tuesday. Rafter said local officials have done everything they can to highlight the challenges posed by Green Bay Correctional Institution, but have ..read more
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Former World’s Fair Wisconsin Pavilion celebrates 60th anniversary (NEILLSVILLE) An historic building in northwest Wisconsin made its debut 60 years ago this week. The original Wisconsin Pavilion from the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City showcased the Badger State to an international audience. The venue was scheduled to be torn down after the fair ..read more
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VP Harris announces new federal nursing home rules during Wisconsin stop (LA CROSSE) The Biden administration announces new minimum staffing levels for federally funded nursing homes. Vice President Kamala Harris made that announcement at a round table event in La Crosse on Monday. The new rules require 80 percent of federal funds that care facilities ..read more
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Two fatal car vs. bus crashes in two days (MILWAUKEE) Two fatal crashes in two days involving Milwaukee County Transit buses. In the first crash, a speeding car ran a red light and collided with the bus around midnight Friday on Milwaukee’s west side. The driver of the car, identified as Brandon Lewis, died at ..read more
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No charges against Rep. Brandtjen (WAUKESHA) There will be no charges against a state lawmaker accused in a scheme to evade campaign finance rules. Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper on Friday declined to fire charges against state Representative Janel Brandtjen. A referral from the state Ethics Commission recommended felony charges against the Menominee Falls ..read more
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Barca enters race in 1st CD (RACINE COUNTY) A long-time Wisconsin Democratic politician is running for Congress. Peter Barca is challenging Republican Congressman Bryan Steil in his bid for a fourth term representing the 1st Congressional District. He made his announcement at an event in Racine County on Thursday. Barca is a veteran of Wisconsin ..read more
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Missing woman found dead in domestic violence related case (MILWAUKEE)\ What was a missing person’s case in Milwaukee has turned into a homicide investigation. 41-year-old Tomitka Stewart, who was reported missing after being last seen Sunday, was found dead Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s north side. Police said a 41-year-old man was taken into custody in ..read more
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Rainfall brings wildfire relief (UNDATED) All 72 Wisconsin counties have low wildfire danger. That follows rainfall Tuesday night into Wednesday. It’s a significant improvement from earlier in the week, when all but 2 counties had high or very high fire danger. It’s not all good news though. High winds from Tuesday night’s severe weather tore ..read more
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Follow-up search at home of suspect in Sade Robison case (MILWAUKEE) Authorities continue to look for clues in the murder of a young Milwaukee woman. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office conducted a follow-up search Tuesday at the home of 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, who is accused in the death and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson after ..read more
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Evers reacts as Republicans skip committee special session on PFAS funding (MADISON) At the Capitol, another impasse on funding for PFAS contamination. Democratic Governor Tony Evers wants Republicans who control the Legislature to release $125 million in funding to remediate the harms from “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month, he called the Joint Finance Committee into ..read more