This article was originally published in Wisconsin Examiner. A recent investigation found a Wisconsin school failed to comply with several seclusion and restraint policies, including ensuring sufficient training, properly documenting seclusion and restraint incidents, debriefing after incidents, notifying the student’s parent and removing a lock on the door of the seclusion room. The investigation, conducted […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for Wisconsin due to the recent severe weather that hit across the state, producing hail, heavy rain, high winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes. In a news release, the governor’s office said the state of emergency declaration, which was made Friday, comes after “several rounds of storms” hit […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for Wisconsin due to the recent severe weather that hit across the state, producing hail, heavy rain, high winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes. In a news release, the governor’s office said the state of emergency declaration, which was made Friday, comes after “several rounds of storms” hit […]
After a rainy month, many in the Milwaukee area are hoping for warm, sunny days ahead. Can this weekend redeem itself? For Milwaukee and the southeast Wisconsin region, the forecast is as follows according to the National Weather Service: Saturday is supposed to have higher temperatures with partly sunny skies during the day and a […]
Many Wisconsinites looked outside Saturday morning to find that it rained overnight. But where did it rain and how much? Milwaukee, New Berlin and Madison took the lead with cities that got the most rain, each with at least two inches overnight, according to the National Weather Service volunteer monitoring service. How much did it […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission on Thursday rejected an effort to force a recall election of the state’s top Republican after determining that not enough valid signatures were collected. The vote by three Republican commissioners and one Democratic commissioner means Assembly Speaker Robin Vos will not have to stand for a […]
Two years ago, Wisconsin voted Democratic for governor and Republican for U.S. Senate. It was the first time since the 1990s that the state had a “split outcome” for high office, with each party winning a major election (for governor, senator or president) on the same ballot. Could it happen again in 2024? In a […]
Plans for a Buc-ee’s convenience store between Madison and Wisconsin Dells include a $15 million Interstate 39/90/94 interchange upgrade — with Buc-ee’s asking to split the project costs between the company and taxpayers — and the request has made the timeline for the start of construction uncertain. Buc-ee’s is offering to spend up to $8.1 […]
Milwaukee ranks as Wisconsin’s most popular boating location, according to a data report by Getmyboat. The data was based on boat rental demand and bookings from across Wisconsin, as boat owners register their boats in different cities. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in 2023 approximately 611, 788 boats were registered in Wisconsin. […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of former President Donald Trump submitted 16 more valid signatures than needed to force a recall election of Wisconsin’s top elected Republican depending on what district the recall should be held in, based on a review by the state elections commission released Tuesday. The Wisconsin Elections Commission will meet Thursday […]
Overnight thunderstorms Monday brought more rain to the Milwaukee area following a particularly stormy weekend that resulted in at least six confirmed tornadoes in the state. Forecasts called for up to an inch of precipitation. Milwaukee didn’t approach that total, but some surrounding communities got close. Another round of thunderstorms was expected to hit southern […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – On Saturday evening, a new Miss Wisconsin was crowned in Oshkosh, qualifying for the Miss America competition in 2025. 22-year-old Mandi Genord of Beaver Dam swept the title among 30 others from across Wisconsin. ‘This is the absolute best job in sports’: Ed Policy named next Packers Chairman, President & CEO […]