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Homeland Security officials were instructed to speak in support of Kyle Rittenhouse, NBC reports

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:28am

NBC News says leaked 'talking points' urged Homeland Security officials to support Kyle Rittenhouse in media interviews

      

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Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:49am

In the meantime, we are taking down the paywall on articles published today, Oct. 1.

      

A Grafton company switched from making dental supplies to producing millions of COVID-19 testing swabs

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:00am

Around 100 employees running the facility 24 hours a day have produced more than 20 million testing swabs since the company entered the market.

      

COVID-19 is causing more people to go hungry in the Fox Cities. Pantries and meal programs are racing to respond.

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:38pm

Forty percent of people being served through Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin's food bank are needing that support for the first time.

      

Appeals court delivers second blow to Republicans in Wisconsin voting case

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 9:00pm

Republicans sought to kick a lawsuit over Wisconsin's voting laws to the state Supreme Court, a day after a federal appeals ruled against them.

      

Some hospitals forced to wait-list or transfer patients as Wisconsin's coronavirus surge continues

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:34pm

Hospitals have been especially overwhelmed in Green Bay, Wausau and the Fox Valley, which are among the state's latest COVID-19 hotspots.

      

In-person court appearances suspended in Calumet County due to COVID-19 spread

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:22pm

Effective immediately, Calumet County has suspended all in-person court appearances until further notice. All hearings will be held by phone.

      

Fact check: No, votes don't have to be counted by 8 p.m. on Election Day

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 5:28pm

No, votes don't have to be counted by 8 p.m. on Election Day

      

Mineral exploration abandoned at site near headwaters of the Wolf River

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 4:42pm

Eric Quigley, a consultant for Badger Minerals, said Wednesday that no further exploration will take place at the Shoepke site near the Wolf River.

      

'The worst thing I ever watched': Wisconsin voters dismayed by tenor of presidential debate

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 4:37pm

Among reactions we heard from Wisconsin voters to the presidential debate were: "train wreck," "circus," "MMA" fight, "worst thing I ever watched."

      

Biden campaign ramps up messaging on health care with Supreme Court vote looming

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 4:01pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden is hosting a series of campaign events this week focused on the future of the Affordable Care Act.

      

With COVID-19 cases spiking in Brown County, local officials call for caution ahead of Trump rally Saturday in Green Bay

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 3:25pm

The warnings come over a month after someone who contracted the virus attended a Trump rally in Oshkosh.

      

President Trump planning rallies in Green Bay and La Crosse, areas labeled as coronavirus 'red zones' by White House

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 3:23pm

Trump is planning campaign rallies in Green Bay and La Crosse, areas labeled by the White House Coronavirus Task Force as "red zones.'

      

Your guide to the election in the Fox Cities

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 1:59pm

A look at each contested race in the Appleton area, with candidate Q&As and information about the election.

      

57th Assembly District candidates Beach and Snodgrass differ on redistricting, health care during virtual forum

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:47am

Tuesday's forum was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Appleton and was held virtually to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

      

Appeals court allows extension of Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadlines

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 7:30pm

An appeals court allowed extended deadlines for absentee ballots to go into effect Wednesday, finding Republicans didn't have the authority to challenge them.

      

'We are in a crisis right now': Wisconsin surge continues with 2,367 new cases, 22% positivity rate and 17 deaths

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 7:06pm

The 17 deaths due to the virus reported Tuesday were a dire sign that the recent surge in cases in Wisconsin would have devastating effects.

      

Frustrated with virtual learning at Appleton schools, a parent launches an effort to recall three school board members

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 6:42pm

Kay Eggert, Leah Olson and Jim Bowman could face a recall due to frustrations with the Appleton Area School District's handling of instruction during the pandemic.

      

Voter rolls case hinges on Brian Hagedorn, a conservative justice who at times parts ways with GOP-backed colleagues

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 5:27pm

Justice Brian Hagedorn, who won a seat on the court with GOP backing, agreed with liberals at an early stage in a lawsuit over the voter rolls.

      

Study for the first time sheds light on prices for specific Wisconsin hospitals

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 4:44pm

A study shows how the prices paid by employers and employees varies among hospitals in the state.

      

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