Milwaukee Journal SentinelA retired Wisconsin Air National Guard colonel and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee instructor says her social media posting about a slain female soldier's sexual harassment allegation was taken out of context.One day after Betsy Schoeller was sharply criticized for her Facebook comments about Spc. Vanessa Guillen, the retired colonel released a statement through UWM saying she offered her sympathy to all victims of sexual assault and harassment.Her words Sunday were far different from ."You guys are kidding, right? Sexual harassment is the price of admission for...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelA retired Wisconsin Air National Guard colonel and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee instructor says her social media posting about a slain female soldier's sexual harassment allegation was taken out of context.One day after Betsy Schoeller was sharply criticized for her Facebook comments about Spc. Vanessa Guillen, the retired colonel released a statement through UWM saying she offered her sympathy to all victims of sexual assault and harassment.Her words Sunday were far different from ."You guys are kidding, right? Sexual harassment is the price of admission for...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - More than 100 federal agents could be heading to Chicago and a top White House official hinted that Milwaukee may also see an intervention as part of the Trump administration's plan to show force in large cities run by Democrats. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in an interview over the weekend said the Trump administration would be rolling out a plan this week to address crime in cities, and suggested intervention could be coming to Chicago and Milwaukee."You’ll see something rolled out this week as we start to go in and make...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - More than 100 federal agents could be heading to Chicago and a top White House official hinted that Milwaukee may also see an intervention as part of the Trump administration's plan to show force in large cities run by Democrats. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in an interview over the weekend said the Trump administration would be rolling out a plan this week to address crime in cities, and suggested intervention could be coming to Chicago and Milwaukee."You’ll see something rolled out this week as we start to go in and make...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelA Kewaskum youth football coach who attended a recent scrimmage and practice even though he had coronavirus symptoms and had gotten tested has been fired.The unnamed coach had coronavirus symptoms and showed up at a Kewaskum-Hartford football scrimmage for teams of fifth- through eighth-graders last weekend.“Responding to this pandemic is easy,” Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann said in a press release on Monday. “Stay home when sick, period. I have not found anyone who agrees with the coach’s decision to attend practice and a scrimmage...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelA Kewaskum youth football coach who attended a recent scrimmage and practice even though he had coronavirus symptoms and had gotten tested has been fired.The unnamed coach had coronavirus symptoms and showed up at a Kewaskum-Hartford football scrimmage for teams of fifth- through eighth-graders last weekend.“Responding to this pandemic is easy,” Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann said in a press release on Monday. “Stay home when sick, period. I have not found anyone who agrees with the coach’s decision to attend practice and a scrimmage...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelView CommentsSure, Wisconsin gets tornadoes, snow storms and bitter cold — but tropical storms?Yeah, not so much.But Tropical Storm Cristobal is expected to track into Wisconsin on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and gusting winds. Monday morning National Weather Service forecasters in Sullivan issued maps detailing the expected path and it appears Cristobal will track into the state from southwest to northeast. That could mean areas west of Madison up to Fond du Lac could get 1 to 2 inches of rain with the possibility of localized flooding.Southeastern...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelView CommentsSure, Wisconsin gets tornadoes, snow storms and bitter cold — but tropical storms?Yeah, not so much.But Tropical Storm Cristobal is expected to track into Wisconsin on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and gusting winds. Monday morning National Weather Service forecasters in Sullivan issued maps detailing the expected path and it appears Cristobal will track into the state from southwest to northeast. That could mean areas west of Madison up to Fond du Lac could get 1 to 2 inches of rain with the possibility of localized flooding.Southeastern...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Ho-Chunk Nation received federal approval to build a casino in Beloit and now must get permission from Gov. Tony Evers.The City of Beloit announced the Bureau of Indian Affairs decision Thursday.The Ho-Chunk resort and entertainment complex is expected to provide 1,500 jobs if it is built on a 73-acre parcel at an intersection of Interstate 39/90 near the Beloit Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center.Ho-Chunk Vice President Karena Thundercloud noted that the tribe had been posting record high revenues at its gaming facilities until the coronavirus pandemic shut down...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Ho-Chunk Nation received federal approval to build a casino in Beloit and now must get permission from Gov. Tony Evers.The City of Beloit announced the Bureau of Indian Affairs decision Thursday.The Ho-Chunk resort and entertainment complex is expected to provide 1,500 jobs if it is built on a 73-acre parcel at an intersection of Interstate 39/90 near the Beloit Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center.Ho-Chunk Vice President Karena Thundercloud noted that the tribe had been posting record high revenues at its gaming facilities until the coronavirus pandemic shut down...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelAnother sunny weekend day, another protest against Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home order stretching to Memorial Day weekend.Unlike the , only about on Sunday. But the message was the same.Some folks want to resume their lives as they were before the pandemic, and they want shuttered businesses including taverns, playgrounds and restaurants to reopen. Now.Live Updates:Daily Digest:Share Your Story:And they decided to make their opinions known by holding signs, carrying American flags and leading peaceful protests.“We have never cowered to a virus in this country...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelAnother sunny weekend day, another protest against Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home order stretching to Memorial Day weekend.Unlike the , only about on Sunday. But the message was the same.Some folks want to resume their lives as they were before the pandemic, and they want shuttered businesses including taverns, playgrounds and restaurants to reopen. Now.Live Updates:Daily Digest:Share Your Story:And they decided to make their opinions known by holding signs, carrying American flags and leading peaceful protests.“We have never cowered to a virus in this country...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelJust as the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds have done, Wisconsin Air National Guard pilots in F-16s will fly over cities to salute health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Pilots from the 115th Fighter Wing, based in Madison, will participate in Operation American Resolve, a national campaign to show appreciation to folks battling COVID-19 and everyone supporting them.Flight demonstration teams from the Navy and Air Force — the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds — have performed flyovers to thank health care...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelJust as the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds have done, Wisconsin Air National Guard pilots in F-16s will fly over cities to salute health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Pilots from the 115th Fighter Wing, based in Madison, will participate in Operation American Resolve, a national campaign to show appreciation to folks battling COVID-19 and everyone supporting them.Flight demonstration teams from the Navy and Air Force — the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds — have performed flyovers to thank health care...WW…