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10-2-24 wisconsin democrats, republicans pick new presidential electors

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.  The Democratic and Republican legislative caucuses and legislative candidates met in the state Capitol to select 10 people from each party who will represent voters in the presidential election. The winner of the popular vote in each state determines which […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-2-24 fdl shooting-the latest

The Fond du Lac police chief says a shooting incident in Fond du Lac over the weekend appears to be targeted and not random.  Police chief Aaron Goldstein tolds WFDL news the victim and suspect knew one another.  Goldstein says a preliminary investigation shows at least ten shots were fired and the victim was treated for three gunshot wounds from close range to his left arm and leg and has been released […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-2-24 wisconsin task force 1 assists in search efforts in north carolina

MADISON, Wis. -- Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1) are currently in North Carolina assisting in response and recovery efforts due to flooding left by Hurricane Helene.  “Wisconsin Task Force 1 is a state asset with specialized training and capabilities that not only helps protect Wisconsin communities, it can also respond throughout the country,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-2-24 wisconsin army national guard deploys more than 300 soldiers

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends at a formal sendoff ceremony for more than 300 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers Sept. 28 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.  “It’s fitting that we gather here, on the site of the Wisconsin Military Reservation — now Camp Williams and Volk Field,” said Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s interim adjutant general. “Since […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-2-24 cybersecurity awareness month

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Together, DATCP, DOA, and WEM are working to promote several everyday practices that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and National Cybersecurity Alliance recommend Americans implement this month, whether they be for personal or […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-2-24 nitty gritty dirt band founder to perform at thrasher opera house in green lake

Green Lake, Wis. (September 30, 2024) – John McEuen and the Circle Band –will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m.   After 50 years with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, co-founder John McEuen stepped off the bus to bring that history to life on stage with film, video, stills, and hot guest players. Covering the early music of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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10-1-24 dodge county sheriff says arrest of scam artist from india is a first

The Dodge County Sheriff says the arrest of a scammer from India is a first since he's been in law enforcement.   The 18 year old man faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and theft by false representation.  Sheriff Dale Schmidt says the man is accused of trying to steal more than $80,000 from a town of Lowell resident by posing as a Federal Trade Commission agent.  Schmidt says the victim contacted […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024

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10-1-24 brewers’ chourio, padres’ merrill head impressive list of rookies in postseason

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio is looking forward to more champagne-soaked clubhouse celebrations, even if he still isn’t old enough to partake fully.  When the Brewers sealed the NL Central title, the 20-year-old Chourio found a collection of non-alcoholic drinks inside a stroller in front of his locker. The Baltimore Orioles provided a similar setup for their own 20-year-old rookie — Jackson Holliday — for their playoff-clinching celebration by giving him […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024