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12-27-22 wisconsin republicans, evers clash over tax cuts, schools

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature are poised to clash with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in the upcoming two-year legislative session over tax cuts, how to fund local governments and whether to expand the private school choice program to wealthier families. But even though Evers and Republicans are on opposite sides of numerous issues, they also are vowing to forge a better relationship than recent […]

todayDecember 26, 2022

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12-27-22 packers keep playoff hopes alive with win over dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown, Green Bay’s defense had four takeaways and the Packers came from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Packers (7-8) have won their past three games after starting the season 4-8. Miami (8-7) lost its fourth straight game and must win its final two regular to make the postseason. […]

todayDecember 26, 2022

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12-27-22 walker appointee prehn steps down from wi dnr board

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A member of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s policy board who refused to step down even after his term ended nearly two years ago said Friday that he is resigning. Fred Prehn, who won a lawsuit seeking to oust him from the Natural Resources Board after his term ended in May 2021, informed Gov. Tony Evers of his intent to resign in a letter obtained […]

todayDecember 26, 2022

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12-24-22 winter weather advisory

Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake […]

todayDecember 23, 2022

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12-24-22 snow shoveling safety

A Ripon Community Hospital  physical therapist is offering some tips to stay safe while shoveling snow following this week's snowstorm.  Greg Fraunfelter says the biggest health care concerns are strained backs and heart attacks.  Fraunfelter says that's why it's important to pace yourself when shoveling.  Make sure your footwear has good traction.  Dress warm.  Take a short break to drink some water and warm up inside. If possible avoid waiting until a large […]

todayDecember 23, 2022

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12-24-22 wi governor, gop leader meet for first time in years

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos met in person for the first time in two years Thursday, as both sides are talking more about trying to work together in the coming legislative session. Evers and Vos met privately at the governor’s residence. Evers met last week with Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. Vos on Friday called it a “positive sign” […]

todayDecember 23, 2022

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12-24-22 abortion ban changes split wisconsin gop under veto threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of their Democratic governor's pledge to veto any bill that keeps the state’s 173-year-old ban in place. Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are suing to overturn the state abortion ban. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will push […]

todayDecember 23, 2022

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12-24-22 packers sign jenkins to extension

Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has signed a contract extension that assures the Packers won’t lose one of the NFL’s most versatile offensive linemen to free agency. The Packers didn't reveal terms when announcing the deal Friday. A person familiar with the situation says Jenkins received a four-year extension with a base value of $68 million. It could go up to $74 million. Jenkins’ contract was set to expire at the […]

todayDecember 23, 2022

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12-24-22 governor evers declare energy emergency

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #181 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to the below-average temperatures, accumulating and blowing snow throughout the state, deliveries of liquid fuels for home heating shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail, are limited. Additionally, since Wisconsin had several weather-related power outages recently, and more could occur from this weather event due to downed trees and ice […]

todayDecember 23, 2022