Barca enters race in 1st CD (RACINE COUNTY) A long-time Wisconsin Democratic politician is running for Congress. Peter Barca is challenging Republican Congressman Bryan Steil in his bid for a fourth term representing the 1st Congressional District. He made his announcement at an event in Racine County on Thursday. Barca is a veteran of Wisconsin politics and his announcement was not unexpected, after he recently resigned as state Revenue Secretary. Barca was elected to the state Assembly five … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-18-24
By Bob Hague
Missing woman found dead in domestic violence related case (MILWAUKEE)\ What was a missing person’s case in Milwaukee has turned into a homicide investigation. 41-year-old Tomitka Stewart, who was reported missing after being last seen Sunday, was found dead Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s north side. Police said a 41-year-old man was taken into custody in connection to Stewart’s death. They add that the Milwaukee woman’s death was domestic violence-related. The Milwaukee County District … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-18-24
By Bob Hague
Rainfall brings wildfire relief (UNDATED) All 72 Wisconsin counties have low wildfire danger. That follows rainfall Tuesday night into Wednesday. It’s a significant improvement from earlier in the week, when all but 2 counties had high or very high fire danger. It’s not all good news though. High winds from Tuesday night’s severe weather tore the roof off an historic building in Beloit. The Pumphouse building houses three non-profit agencies and those tenants are now seeking temporary … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-17-24
By Bob Hague
Follow-up search at home of suspect in Sade Robison case (MILWAUKEE) Authorities continue to look for clues in the murder of a young Milwaukee woman. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office conducted a follow-up search Tuesday at the home of 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, who is accused in the death and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson after their first date April 1st. Monday evening, supporters of Robinson gathered outside of Anderson's home decorating it with items and messages all in … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-17-24
By Bob Hague
Evers reacts as Republicans skip committee special session on PFAS funding (MADISON) At the Capitol, another impasse on funding for PFAS contamination. Democratic Governor Tony Evers wants Republicans who control the Legislature to release $125 million in funding to remediate the harms from “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month, he called the Joint Finance Committee into special session on that. Tuesday saw just the panel’s four Democrats show up. Evers said the Republican majority … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Jacque enters race in 8th CD
By Bob Hague
Another candidate for Congress in northeast Wisconsin. State Senator Andre Jacque of (R-DePere) has entered the race for the 8th District U.S. House seat being vacated by Green Bay Republican Mike Gallagher. Assuming no other Republican candidates announce, he’ll face former state Senator Roger Roth of Appleton in the August primary. So far there are […]
Crime & Courts
New details on alleged abuse of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
In Manitowoc County, more details have come to light about the case of missing Elijah Vue. The criminal complaint against 39-year-old Jesse Vang stated that he had helped his teenage son get on the bus the morning of February 20th, and when he came back inside, 3-year-old Elijah was still asleep. Vang told investigators that […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
By Bill Scott
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]
Sports
Bills seek to prohibit trans athletes in school sports in Wisconsin
Emotions were high at the Capitol on Wednesday during lengthy public hearings on bills to exclude transgender youth from participating in high school and college sports. Sam Grover with the Freedom From Religion Foundation told the Assembly Committee on Education that the bills needlessly target trans students. “There’s scientific literature that shows that it’s extremely […]