State Supreme Court will hear arguments in GOP suit over ‘Safer at Home’ extension
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether to keep Governor Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order in place. Republican legislators brought a lawsuit contending that Evers and Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm exceeded their authority,
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases by county, May 1, 2020
TODAY’S COVID-19 CASES, AS REPORTED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ON MAY 1, 2020. THESE NUMBERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
‘Wisconsin Restaurant Promise’ aims to reassure diners
When Wisconsin restaurants are able to once again open their dining rooms, they’ll make a promise to patrons. Christine Hilmer is President & CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “The restaurants promise that they’re going to be
Seventh CD candidates will debate tonight
Coronavirus won’t keep candidates in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District from debating Friday night. Democrat Tricia Zunker and Republican Tom Tiffany will square off will square off in a debate hosted by WJFW-TV in Rhinelander, and streamed on
Local college plans virtual graduation
A local college is planning a graduation ceremony of sorts. UW-Whitewater officials say they hope to hold an in-person celebration sometime in the future, but for now a virtual ceremony will have to do. Chancellor Dwight Watson
Beloit Snappers aiming for May groundbreaking for new stadium
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping plans for a new downtown stadium for the Beloit Snappers. The sale of the team to prospective owner Quint Studer won’t be official until Minor League Baseball agrees to a new Professional
Some retailers and grocers now requiring customers to wear masks
This week, Costco and Wisconsin-based Menards announced that they will require customers in their stores to wear face masks, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Whole Foods made a similar decision as well. At the Capitol Thursday, state
Business groups support WMC plan to restart Wisconsin economy
At the Capitol, on Thursday an informational hearing on a Back to Business plan from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce included a lot of discussion about the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic – and the risks posed
Wisconsin golf pro’s Helminen and Terasa earn Player of the Decade honors
The Wisconsin Professional Golfers Association (WPGA) announced its Players of the Decade. Earning the prestigious honor for the decade spanning 2010-2019 are Ryan Helminen, PGA of Ridgeway Country Club (Neenah) in the member race and Eddie Terasa,
Beloit Memorial High School mulling virtual and in-person graduation options
Beloit Memorial High School seniors want to have some type of in-person graduation ceremony this summer, even if its a few months after the school year is over. School District of Beloit Interim Superintendent Sue Green said