You have permission to edit this article.MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s win in Wisconsin, the latest in a string of defeats in the extraordinary attempts to undo his loss.U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig dismissed the case Saturday, while the Wisconsin Supreme Court was hearing an appeal in another case that Trump lost in state court.The federal ruling comes ahead of Monday’s Electoral College meeting where Wisconsin’s 10 votes will be cast for Biden.Biden won Wisconsin by about 20,600 votes, a...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s win in Wisconsin, the latest in a string of defeats in the extraordinary attempts to undo his loss.U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig dismissed the case Saturday, while the Wisconsin Supreme Court was hearing an appeal in another case that Trump lost in state court.The federal ruling comes ahead of Monday’s Electoral College meeting where Wisconsin’s 10 votes will be cast for Biden.Biden won Wisconsin by about 20,600 votes, a...WW…

MADISON (WKOW) -- It's not unusual for the the African easterly jet stream to pick up dust from the Sahara desert around this time of year. The dust plays a big role in suppressing hurricane development in the tropics.But what is unusual is the amount of dust this year and how far north it will travel in the middle levels of the atmosphere.Unfortunately, there will be some downsides to beautiful sunrise's and sunsets.This weekend, the enormous dust clouds can bring particles in the air here in Wisconsin that would be bad news for your respiratory system. This could mean poor air quality...…MADISON (WKOW) -- It's not unusual for the the African easterly jet stream to pick up dust from the Sahara desert around this time of year. The dust plays a big role in suppressing hurricane development in the tropics.But what is unusual is the amount of dust this year and how far north it will travel in the middle levels of the atmosphere.Unfortunately, there will be some downsides to beautiful sunrise's and sunsets.This weekend, the enormous dust clouds can bring particles in the air here in Wisconsin that would be bad news for your respiratory system. This could mean poor air quality...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor's death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and...…You have permission to edit this article.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor's death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In response to protests across the country and Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers is looking to community leaders to develop solutions.Monday, he spoke with Michael Johnson, the president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County."I think he heard me but I also encouraged him to reach out to a bunch of leaders and I know he's going to over the next couple of days," Johnson said.According to Johnson, the governor called him at first to thank him for his efforts at and supporting the youth groups in Madison and Dane County. The...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In response to protests across the country and Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers is looking to community leaders to develop solutions.Monday, he spoke with Michael Johnson, the president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County."I think he heard me but I also encouraged him to reach out to a bunch of leaders and I know he's going to over the next couple of days," Johnson said.According to Johnson, the governor called him at first to thank him for his efforts at and supporting the youth groups in Madison and Dane County. The...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- Two Wisconsin legislative leaders joined eight other Midwestern lawmakers in calling on the Big Ten to reinstate fall sports.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, added their signatures to a letter dated Tuesday and addressed to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren."We would like to express our desire for the Big Ten to reconsider the decision to cancel the football season," the letter said. "After hearing from many concerned students, parents and coaches, we have been...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- Two Wisconsin legislative leaders joined eight other Midwestern lawmakers in calling on the Big Ten to reinstate fall sports.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, added their signatures to a letter dated Tuesday and addressed to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren."We would like to express our desire for the Big Ten to reconsider the decision to cancel the football season," the letter said. "After hearing from many concerned students, parents and coaches, we have been...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.UW Med Flight’s first all-female crewCourtesy: UW HealthPORTAGE (WKOW) -- For 35 years, UW Health has relied on an aerial team of emergency responders to get patients help faster. Now, three women are bringing new diversity to Med Flight and making history.Med Flight has never had a female pilot until Kai Ficek joined the crew in August."I really, really love the job because I'm working with such capable professionals and I'm learning so much and I get to see them do amazing work," said Ficek.Ficek works out of Med Flight's Portage base. Just a few...…You have permission to edit this article.UW Med Flight’s first all-female crewCourtesy: UW HealthPORTAGE (WKOW) -- For 35 years, UW Health has relied on an aerial team of emergency responders to get patients help faster. Now, three women are bringing new diversity to Med Flight and making history.Med Flight has never had a female pilot until Kai Ficek joined the crew in August."I really, really love the job because I'm working with such capable professionals and I'm learning so much and I get to see them do amazing work," said Ficek.Ficek works out of Med Flight's Portage base. Just a few...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In response to violent protesters who Tuesday night battered a state senator and toppled two iconic statues outside the State Capitol, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney said downtown Madison is currently not safe.Mahoney defended his agency's response amid widespread criticism from citizens and state lawmakers who questioned why police allowed rioters to have free reign for more than two hours. Mahoney said by the time his deputies were assembled and prepared to support Madison Police in its efforts to stop the riot, the violence...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In response to violent protesters who Tuesday night battered a state senator and toppled two iconic statues outside the State Capitol, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney said downtown Madison is currently not safe.Mahoney defended his agency's response amid widespread criticism from citizens and state lawmakers who questioned why police allowed rioters to have free reign for more than two hours. Mahoney said by the time his deputies were assembled and prepared to support Madison Police in its efforts to stop the riot, the violence...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- A conservative group is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up a case to throw out the results of Wisconsin's election.The lawsuit filed by the group Wisconsin Voters Alliance against the Wisconsin Elections Commission also asks the Supreme Court to prevent the W.E.C. from certifying the election so that the Republican-controlled state Legislature could pick the representatives to the Electoral College.The lawsuit also would require Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, to certify those electors.Attorneys are asking the court for...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- A conservative group is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up a case to throw out the results of Wisconsin's election.The lawsuit filed by the group Wisconsin Voters Alliance against the Wisconsin Elections Commission also asks the Supreme Court to prevent the W.E.C. from certifying the election so that the Republican-controlled state Legislature could pick the representatives to the Electoral College.The lawsuit also would require Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, to certify those electors.Attorneys are asking the court for...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin is getting more than one-point-seven million COVID-19 tests from the federal government.The Department of Health and Human Services is sending antigen tests.They're rapid point of care tests, which can diagnose coronavirus infection in as little as fifteen minutes.They'll be used to support testing at places like schools and nursing homes.© Copyright 2022 , 5727 Tokay Boulevard, Madison, WI |  |Powered by from .…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin is getting more than one-point-seven million COVID-19 tests from the federal government.The Department of Health and Human Services is sending antigen tests.They're rapid point of care tests, which can diagnose coronavirus infection in as little as fifteen minutes.They'll be used to support testing at places like schools and nursing homes.© Copyright 2022 , 5727 Tokay Boulevard, Madison, WI |  |Powered by from .WW…

You have permission to edit this article.Jeff Nachreiner handing a check to Dave Heide (Photo Courtesy - Dave Heide.)Bradley WilleChef Dave Heide has been preparing meals around the clock during the COVID-19 pandemic and getting them out to people in need.Through his non-profit restaurant and the organization Heide donates meals to over 600 local kids a week. This meal program is now on it's final week of funding and needs donations to keep the food going out."We have to get food out right now. We can't start a crowd funding campaign, we can't wait for it," said Heide. "We took their six...…You have permission to edit this article.Jeff Nachreiner handing a check to Dave Heide (Photo Courtesy - Dave Heide.)Bradley WilleChef Dave Heide has been preparing meals around the clock during the COVID-19 pandemic and getting them out to people in need.Through his non-profit restaurant and the organization Heide donates meals to over 600 local kids a week. This meal program is now on it's final week of funding and needs donations to keep the food going out."We have to get food out right now. We can't start a crowd funding campaign, we can't wait for it," said Heide. "We took their six...WW…