WAUWATOSA, Wis. (WMTV) - A Wisconsin state representative is challenging a Wauwatosa police officer’s claim that after dozens of protesters gathered outside the officer’s home Saturday night.“The victim narrative put forth by (Ofc. Joseph) Mensah and now the Wauwatosa Police Department is totally inaccurate, irresponsible, and false,” State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) wrote posted on Twitter.He was reacting after the police department stated that dozens of people gathered outside Mensah’s home shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. Bowen states he joins protesters everyday and was with the group...…WAUWATOSA, Wis. (WMTV) - A Wisconsin state representative is challenging a Wauwatosa police officer’s claim that after dozens of protesters gathered outside the officer’s home Saturday night.“The victim narrative put forth by (Ofc. Joseph) Mensah and now the Wauwatosa Police Department is totally inaccurate, irresponsible, and false,” State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) wrote posted on Twitter.He was reacting after the police department stated that dozens of people gathered outside Mensah’s home shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. Bowen states he joins protesters everyday and was with the group...WW…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list is about to get a lot longer. The Dept. of Health Services is expected to announce the next wave of individuals authorized to receive their first dose, and this latest round is expected to cover more than a third of the state’s residents.Approximately two million people, including those with pre-existing conditions, will learn when they can begin scheduling their own vaccination appointments, Deputy Health Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk indicated, adding that the announcement is likely coming Thursday.If that many...…MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list is about to get a lot longer. The Dept. of Health Services is expected to announce the next wave of individuals authorized to receive their first dose, and this latest round is expected to cover more than a third of the state’s residents.Approximately two million people, including those with pre-existing conditions, will learn when they can begin scheduling their own vaccination appointments, Deputy Health Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk indicated, adding that the announcement is likely coming Thursday.If that many...WW…

AdvertisementMADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Sawyer Co. judge has temporarily blocked the statewide order limiting the number of people allowed to gather at bars and restaurants.On Tuesday, the Tavern League of Wisconsin took aim at limiting the number of people allowed to gather in public locations. It in Sawyer Co., asking the court to issue an injunction blocking the order.It also asked the judge to grant a restraining order preventing the order from going into effect. On Wednesday morning, the judge .After the judge’s ruling, the Tavern League issued a statement via . In it TLW explained to...…AdvertisementMADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Sawyer Co. judge has temporarily blocked the statewide order limiting the number of people allowed to gather at bars and restaurants.On Tuesday, the Tavern League of Wisconsin took aim at limiting the number of people allowed to gather in public locations. It in Sawyer Co., asking the court to issue an injunction blocking the order.It also asked the judge to grant a restraining order preventing the order from going into effect. On Wednesday morning, the judge .After the judge’s ruling, the Tavern League issued a statement via . In it TLW explained to...WW…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Just days after coming out of a self-quarantine prompted by being exposed to someone with COVID-19, Sen. Ron Johnson has contracted the virus, his office announced Saturday morning.According to a brief statement, the Wisconsin Republican tested positive on Friday, the same day as announcements came that , First Lady Melania Trump, of the White House staff, and multiple were all infected.Johnson is currently asymptomatic and “feel(ing) healthy,” his office explained. He is expected to remain isolated until his doctor gives him clearance to return.The senator plans to...…MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Just days after coming out of a self-quarantine prompted by being exposed to someone with COVID-19, Sen. Ron Johnson has contracted the virus, his office announced Saturday morning.According to a brief statement, the Wisconsin Republican tested positive on Friday, the same day as announcements came that , First Lady Melania Trump, of the White House staff, and multiple were all infected.Johnson is currently asymptomatic and “feel(ing) healthy,” his office explained. He is expected to remain isolated until his doctor gives him clearance to return.The senator plans to...WW…

The two top law enforcement officers in Dane County and Madison joined in a special tribute to George Floyd.Sheriff David Mahoney and Police Chief Victor Wahl took a knee with demonstrators for a moment of prayer and meditation honoring George and to keep focus on justice for his family.The scene took place around 1:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County’s Allied Family Center. They were joined by BGCDC CEO Michael Johnson, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, Downtown Madison’s Tiffany Kenney, players from Forward Madison, and other protesters for the...…The two top law enforcement officers in Dane County and Madison joined in a special tribute to George Floyd.Sheriff David Mahoney and Police Chief Victor Wahl took a knee with demonstrators for a moment of prayer and meditation honoring George and to keep focus on justice for his family.The scene took place around 1:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County’s Allied Family Center. They were joined by BGCDC CEO Michael Johnson, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, Downtown Madison’s Tiffany Kenney, players from Forward Madison, and other protesters for the...WW…