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Trump and Biden courting the Hmong vote in Wisconsin, other swing states

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 4:30pm

"I think this is the first year the party itself is strategically or officially reaching out ... to the Asian community in Wisconsin," said Chia Vang.

      

Appleton's COVID-19 death total reaches 26

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 3:19pm

A 26th Appleton resident died of COVID-19, the city's health department reported Friday. It's the city's seventh death from the virus in 10 days.

      

Outagamie County officials look to reassure voters after state Supreme Court refuses to look at ballot misprint case

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 3:09pm

Outagamie County Clerk Lori O'Bright described the misprint as a 'barely noticeable anomaly,' visible in a black square — known as a timing mark — near the edge of the ballots.

      

In 55th Assembly District race, Cabral-Guevara and Schierl spar over campaign contributions

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 2:04pm

Tens of thousands of dollars have poured into the race for the 55th Assembly District, setting off a back-and-forth between the two candidates.

      

Five days in Wisconsin: More than 20,000 positive coronavirus tests, nearly 200 deaths

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:57pm

Wisconsin, with a population of fewer than 6 million, is experiencing one of the worst and sustained outbreaks in the country. New cases are topping those in states with double the population.

      

Joe Biden, Donald Trump focus on battleground Wisconsin during today's appearances

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:27pm

Donald Trump will be in Green Bay and Joe Biden in Milwaukee as the candidates work for votes in the Badger State on the same day for the first time.

      

State veterans homes avoided COVID for months, but now the second surge of infections is hitting veterans

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:25pm

Though Wisconsin's three veterans homes avoided COVID for months, the second surge is affecting veterans and staff.

      

Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre endorses President Donald Trump days before election

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 9:32am

Favre's endorsement came months after the Hall of Fame quarterback played golf with Trump at one of the president's golf clubs in New Jersey.

      

Neenah police investigating after man shot on Doty Avenue

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 9:18am

Officers were told around 2:45 a.m. Friday that a man with a gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital, according to Neenah police.

      

President Donald Trump returns to Green Bay area on Friday to rally supporters in key Wisconsin region

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 8:08am

Trump will speak at 2:30 p.m. at Austin Straubel International Airport, his third stop in Wisconsin within the past week.

      

Appleton spends nearly $600,000 to replace Universal Playground at Memorial Park

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:24am

Parks Director Dean Gazza said the new playground has generated 'an overwhelming amount of positive feedback.'

      

Evers asks Supreme Court to expedite lawsuit over capacity limits for bars, restaurants

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 5:58am

Attorneys for Gov. Tony Evers are asking the Supreme Court to quickly resolve whether Evers can issue emergency orders during the pandemic.

      

Waushara County DA, appointed in April, gone since June and on ballot Tuesday

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 5:38pm

The District Attorney for Waushara County ghosted the job just two months after Gov. Tony Evers appointed her to the $100,000 post.

      

Neenah middle and high-schoolers to shift to hybrid learning schedule for the month of November

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 4:39pm

The move is in response to a high absence rate at Neenah schools and is part of an effort to improve social distancing at the secondary level.

      

Wisconsin reports 4,800 new coronavirus cases, 51 deaths as crisis continues to worsen

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 2:37pm

The average number of new daily cases over the last seven days is 4,128, a record high. Two months ago, the seven-day average was six times smaller.

      

Oshkosh Corp challenged by workforce availability due to Wisconsin's COVID-19 spike

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 2:24pm

Oshkosh Corp. navigates workforce availability in Wisconsin after furloughs and layoffs earlier this year.

      

Kaukauna man, 66, accused of sexually assaulting two young girls multiple times

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:44pm

Ronald D. Carlson was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of repeated sexual assault of a child.

      

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt life, young adults face high stress, isolation and grief

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:00pm

The pandemic has taken a toll on college students and mental health providers alike.

      

'Born out of bars': Clubs and bars vital to northeastern Wisconsin LGBTQ community for almost 50 years now

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:10am

For almost 50 years, Northeastern Wisconsin LGBTQ bars have played an important role in fostering a sense of community for the regions LGBTQ residents. The role continues today.

      

Top GOP official says cyber attackers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party of Wisconsin

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:39am

Chairman Andrew Hitt said the party discovered the attack Oct. 22 and by Friday realized $2.3 million was taken.

      

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