Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) is retiring at the end of his current term, he announced Tuesday. Kind, 58, told reporters in La Crosse that he’s “running out of gas.” “The other sad truth is I’m part of a dying breed in public service today, in Washington, and certainly in Madison, someone who tried to be reasonable,…
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bills That Would Have Restricted Mail-In Voting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday vetoed bills that would have narrowed the criteria for mail-in voting and bolstered security surrounding absentee ballots. Evers, a Democrat, cast the six measures as overly restrictive and said he was vetoing them “to protect the right of every eligible person to vote.” “At the end of the day,…
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Issues Subpoenas for Election Materials From 2 Counties
The leader of the Wisconsin Assembly’s elections committee on Friday issued subpoenas demanding materials from two counties related to the 2020 election. Republican state Rep. Janel Brandtjen said the subpoenas to Milwaukee and Brown counties are a part of a “top-to-bottom investigation of the 2020 Presidential General Election,” which she said aligns with a resolution authorizing an investigation into…
Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Milwaukee’s Deer District During NBA Playoffs
Nearly 500 cases of COVID-19 were reported among people who attended an event in Milwaukee’s Deer District in July. People were attending NBA games in the neighborhood throughout the month, and later celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks championship win. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 491 COVID-19 cases were linked to Deer…
Wisconsin Election Officials Remove Over 205,000 From Voter Rolls
Election officials in Wisconsin have taken over 205,000 names off of voter rolls as part of maintaining the rolls, they announced on Wednesday. More than 174,000 of the voters have not voted in the past four years and did not respond to a mailing, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Their deactivation is required under…
‘Special Counsel’ Named to Investigate 2020 Election in Wisconsin: House Speaker
The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly said Friday that his office is expanding a probe into the 2020 presidential election, adding that more investigations are warranted. House Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican, signed contracts with several retired law enforcement officials and a former judge, although two of three quit in recent days, he confirmed…
Wisconsin Storms Bring 3 Tornados; 1 Man Dies in Crash
MILWAUKEE—Tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin amid powerful thunderstorms that caused widespread damage that contributed to the death of a man who crashed into a fallen tree and power line, officials said Thursday. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon, sending trees falling and debris…
3 Dead in Wisconsin Quarry Likely Knew Killer, Officials Say
Three men found slain in a western Wisconsin quarry likely knew the person or people who killed them, according to investigators. The bodies of Peng Lor and Nemo Yang, both 24, and Trevor Maloney, 23, were discovered shortly before 5 a.m. Friday by two Milestone Quarry workers, the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office said. The…
Wisconsin’s Cherryland: Door County
One of the most visited sweet spots in Wisconsin, Door County is that thumb jutting out into Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its cherry growers and fish boils, as well as the long coastline and natural beauty. Throw in historic lighthouses, sea kayaking, hiking, camping, charter fishing (salmon and trout), totally local dining (no fast…
Authorities Identify Victims in Wisconsin Triple Homicide
LA CROSSE, Wis.—Authorities have identified the victims of a triple homicide in far western Wisconsin. The bodies of 24-year-old Peng Lor, 24-year-old Nemo Yang, and 23-year-old Trevor Maloney were discovered shortly before 5 a.m. by two workers of the Milestone Quarry, the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office said. The quarry is located near West Salem,…
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