Democrats blast Congressman Grothman over voter ID comment
Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman is under fire for saying the state’s voter ID law could help the GOP presidential nominee win the state in November. The Republican from the state’s Sixth Congressional District made the comment during
Congressman Paul Ryan faces Republican challenger in November election
U.S. Congressman and Speaker of the House of House Paul Ryan faces a challenger from his own party in the November election. According to his website, Delavan businessman Paul Nehlen says he’s running as a Republican for
Wisconsin school referendums fare well
The two largest school referendums before voters in Wisconsin have both been approved. In Superior, the vote was 55-to-45 percent to borrow $92-million for various district improvements, including reenovating Superior High School and replacing Cooper Elementary. More
Turnout for Wisconsin presidential primary tops expectations
The number of voters who turned out to cast ballots in Wisconsin’s presidential primary appears to have far exceeded expectations. The state Government Accountability Board had anticipated about 40 percent of the state’s voting age population would
Appleton’s Hanna wins 6th term
Tim Hanna has been Appleton’s mayor for the past 20 years, and he earned a sixth four-year term on Tuesday. Hanna defeated challenger Josh Dukelow 64-to-36 percent. Hanna says he’s looking forward to seeing the expo center
AUDIO REPORT: Milton opens another school for public review
A local school district extends opportunities for the public to learn more about its facility needs. Northside Intermediate School in Milton is the latest to be opened for tours, to help residents better understand the district’s infrastructure
Barrett and Abele breeze past challengers
Wins for Milwaukee incumbents on Tuesday. Both Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Exec Chris Abele easily brushed off their challengers. Seventy-percent of voters re-elected Barrett to a fourth term as he defeated Alderman Bob Donovan. Abele won
Ephraim votes to allow alcohol sales
Wisconsin’s last alcohol-free community will soon lose that distinction. Voters in the Door County village of Ephraim voted Tuesday to let stores sell beer and restaurants sell wine. The vote was 127-98 to allow the beer sales,
Fire causes substantial damage to Janesville home
Janesville fire investigators are looking into the origin of a blaze at a home in the 2600 block of Meadowview Drive. Firefighters say they found heavy smoke coming from the rear, roof, and eaves of the single
Brewers lose a pitchers duel to Giants
The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an 0-2 start, falling to the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Tuesday night at Miller Park. Jimmy Nelson pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and two runs. It was an