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Voters got their first side-by-side look at the Democrats running for U.S. Senate. Five of the candidates debated last night in Milwaukee. Most of the talk was, predictably, about abortion and what they would do to reinstate abortion in Wisconsin. They also took shots at Republican Senator Ron Johnson. Polls show frontrunner Mandela Barnes with a slight lead over newcomer Alex Lasry. State Treasurer Sara Godlewski, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, and non-profit leader Steven Olikara trail in the polls.

Wisconsin is starting the week with just over 400 people in the hospital with the coronavirus. The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said 415 people were in the hospital with the virus, that’s down by a dozen from the week before. Just 53 people are in the ICU in the state. The hospitalization numbers come as a handful of counties in the state are reporting higher coronavirus case activity. MORE FROM WI DHS WITH A CLICK HERE

A Dane County judge continues to order Republicans to turn over everything they have about the investigation into the 2020 election. A judge on Friday ordered Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to hand over more documents to the liberal group American Oversight. The group is suing over the investigation into the last presidential vote in the state. Vos has already turned over 14 hundred pages of emails and documents related to the case.

The Summer weather is dialed in and you have every reason to cool off with a sweet treat! Today is National Ice Cream Day.  President Ronald Reagan decreed July 17th as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of Americans.  Expect to find discounts and freebies at popular dessert chains. Much of the U.S. will see roasting hot temperatures today, so make it a double scoop.

There were no injuries reported after a fire in Rice Lake. At approximately 8:05 am on July 16, 2022, the Rice Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire in a silo at the American Excelsior plant at 831 Pioneer Avenue in the City of Rice Lake.  Upon arrival of the first fire department unit at approximately 8:09 am, moderate smoke was visible from the base of the silo. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack utilizing one 1 3/4″

The number of counties with a high level of COVID-19 is skyrocketing.  The Department of Health Services now lists 14 counties that are experiencing high levels of the virus.  Last week it reported just one county with high levels.  The CDC basis levels on the number of cases and hospitalization rates.  Southern counties now in the high level include Rock County, Milwaukee County, La Crosse County and Waukesha County.  There are ten counties in the high range in the north,

Republican Tim Michels is pouring millions of his own money into his run for governor.  Since April he has donated nearly eight million dollars of his own money to his campaign.  He spent almost seven-point-seven million dollars since entering the race, mostly on television and digital advertising.  His campaign finance report shows he has stuck to his promise of only accepting donations of up to 500-dollars from individuals.  So far, around 600-thousand dollars has been raised from individual donations.  Michels

Hello. We are happy you’re here! The weeks can sometimes feel stressful, busy, and long. We get it. That’s why we like to slow things down on Saturday mornings with a “scroll down memory lane.” We just take a peek back at events that have happened on this day in the pages of history before we step out into the blank page ahead. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, July 16th, the 197th day

It appears the 2024 Republican National Convention is heading to Wisconsin.  A GOP site selection panel chose Milwaukee as the host city for the convention on Friday.  The full Republican National Committee meets next month, and must approve the choice.  Nashville was the other finalist, with its bid stalling after a framework agreement was pulled before a vote.

Federal dollars are coming to Dane County to cover the cost of transportation upgrades.  Yesterday Governor Tony Evers said the monies are from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  The Governor welcomes the federal contribution saying it is a “once in a generation opportunity” to make needed upgrades to Wisconsin roadways and bridges.