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, but a Boscobel blacksmith bought the building and later sold it to the owners of WCCN Radio in Neillsville. The station has operated from … [Read More...]
Wisconsin News Summary 4-24-24
By Bob Hague
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 receive go towards worker pay, and companies will have to report where that money is being spent. Up until now, staffing levels have been … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-22-24
By Bob Hague
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 the scene. Two passengers in the car were seriously injured, while the bus driver and two passengers were hospitalized but are expected to survive. The second crash Saturday night on … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-22-24
By Bob Hague
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 Republican for activities related to a campaign to defeat Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Opper did not clear Brandtjen of … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-19-24
By Bob Hague
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 politics and his announcement was not unexpected, after he recently resigned as state Revenue Secretary. Barca was elected to the state Assembly five … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Jacque enters race in 8th CD
By Bob Hague
Another candidate for Congress in northeast Wisconsin. State Senator Andre Jacque of (R-DePere) has entered the race for the 8th District U.S. House seat being vacated by Green Bay Republican Mike Gallagher. Assuming no other Republican candidates announce, he’ll face former state Senator Roger Roth of Appleton in the August primary. So far there are […]
Crime & Courts
New details on alleged abuse of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
In Manitowoc County, more details have come to light about the case of missing Elijah Vue. The criminal complaint against 39-year-old Jesse Vang stated that he had helped his teenage son get on the bus the morning of February 20th, and when he came back inside, 3-year-old Elijah was still asleep. Vang told investigators that […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
By Bill Scott
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]
Sports
Bills seek to prohibit trans athletes in school sports in Wisconsin
Emotions were high at the Capitol on Wednesday during lengthy public hearings on bills to exclude transgender youth from participating in high school and college sports. Sam Grover with the Freedom From Religion Foundation told the Assembly Committee on Education that the bills needlessly target trans students. “There’s scientific literature that shows that it’s extremely […]