Milwaukee Journal SentinelAfter long lines and lost ballots marred Wisconsin’s April primary, state and local election officials plan new approaches for November as they continue to adjust because of the coronavirus pandemic.“The best thing that happened in April was getting people to vote by mail, and we are going to be getting out way ahead of that curve with the Wisconsin Elections Commission,” Gov. Tony Evers said recently. Here are five changes to look for the next time you vote. A voting information mailer, including how to request an absentee ballot,...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelAfter long lines and lost ballots marred Wisconsin’s April primary, state and local election officials plan new approaches for November as they continue to adjust because of the coronavirus pandemic.“The best thing that happened in April was getting people to vote by mail, and we are going to be getting out way ahead of that curve with the Wisconsin Elections Commission,” Gov. Tony Evers said recently. Here are five changes to look for the next time you vote. A voting information mailer, including how to request an absentee ballot,...WW…

11:27 AM, Jan 08, 2021HARTLAND, Wis. — It's not an everyday occurrence that a traffic jam is caused by a couple of cows in the road, but here in Wisconsin, it isn't too uncommon. A few brown cows parading on County Rd. E in Hartland Wis. caused a school traffic jam at Swallow School District. Luckily Superintendent Melissa Thompson and custodian Jeffrey Grunwald took action as they were directing traffic in the school's parking lot. They both helped guide the cows back to safety. "Only in Wisconsin would this be the reason for an end-of-the-day traffic jam at school," said...…11:27 AM, Jan 08, 2021HARTLAND, Wis. — It's not an everyday occurrence that a traffic jam is caused by a couple of cows in the road, but here in Wisconsin, it isn't too uncommon. A few brown cows parading on County Rd. E in Hartland Wis. caused a school traffic jam at Swallow School District. Luckily Superintendent Melissa Thompson and custodian Jeffrey Grunwald took action as they were directing traffic in the school's parking lot. They both helped guide the cows back to safety. "Only in Wisconsin would this be the reason for an end-of-the-day traffic jam at school," said...WW…

Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly announced he is leaving the Republican Party after hundreds of rioters stormed the U.S Capitol building as legislators began to certify President-elect Joe Biden's presidential victory.11:39 AM, Jan 07, 2021WAUKESHA  — Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly announced he is leaving the Republican Party after hundreds of rioters stormed the U.S Capitol building as legislators began to certify President-elect Joe Biden's presidential victory."I am ashamed that I was a member of the Republican Party," Mayor Reilly stated in a Facebook post.He is just one of many...…Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly announced he is leaving the Republican Party after hundreds of rioters stormed the U.S Capitol building as legislators began to certify President-elect Joe Biden's presidential victory.11:39 AM, Jan 07, 2021WAUKESHA  — Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly announced he is leaving the Republican Party after hundreds of rioters stormed the U.S Capitol building as legislators began to certify President-elect Joe Biden's presidential victory."I am ashamed that I was a member of the Republican Party," Mayor Reilly stated in a Facebook post.He is just one of many...WW…

Morry Gash/APThe Wisconsin Center is seen Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Milwaukee. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)12:24 PM, Oct 08, 2020MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) Governance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to finance the $420 million convention center expansion project. This...…Morry Gash/APThe Wisconsin Center is seen Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Milwaukee. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)12:24 PM, Oct 08, 2020MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) Governance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to finance the $420 million convention center expansion project. This...WW…

Robert Lowry1:43 PM, Oct 07, 2020MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement authorities in Wisconsin, awaiting the decision of Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting of 17-year-old Alvin Cole. Local authorities requested assistance from the National Guard and for troops to be mobilized this week to state active duty. “One of our core missions in the Wisconsin National Guard is to serve our fellow citizens and preserve public safety,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general. “Our Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen...…Robert Lowry1:43 PM, Oct 07, 2020MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement authorities in Wisconsin, awaiting the decision of Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting of 17-year-old Alvin Cole. Local authorities requested assistance from the National Guard and for troops to be mobilized this week to state active duty. “One of our core missions in the Wisconsin National Guard is to serve our fellow citizens and preserve public safety,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general. “Our Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen...WW…