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Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are trying again with a new round of election law changes. State Senator Kathy Bernier yesterday introduced a series of plans that build off the audit from the state’s audit bureau and the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.  Among the changes would be new limits on who is considered indefinitely confined, a new requirement for social security numbers on absentee ballots, and a ban on the so-called Zuckerbucks partnerships. Bernier says the plans all address loopholes from the

 Public health managers in Madison say they’ve discovered a new coronavirus variant. The county’s public health office yesterday said there is only one case of the new virus, but more are likely coming. Doctors say the new strain appears to be more contiguous than the original omicron variant, but they also say anyone who had the omicron may have immunity. Public health managers with the state say the new omicron strain has been found in 40 counties across the globe

It’s your annual reminder not to swerve to avoid a deer or other animal in the road. The Wisconsin State Patrol yesterday shared pictures of a semi truck that had crashed into the front of a home in Fond du Lac County last week because the driver was trying to avoid hitting a deer. Troopers say the driver swerved to miss the deer, only to lose control and crash into the home. No one was hurt. The State Patrol says it’s always

The 18-year-old accused of killing a fellow teenager at a mall in Appleton will be sentenced this week.  Dezman Ellis will be sentenced on second-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety charges tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.  Ellis is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Jovanni Frausto at the Fox River Mall one year ago.  Another man was shot but survived.  Ellis took a plea deal and will face 40 years in prison.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play in the Pro Bowl.  It was announced this morning Rodgers has opted out of the game because of injury.  He will be replaced by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.  This is the third time Cousins has made the Pro Bowl as a fill-in and he’s never been named to the initial roster.

Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is set to receive $3,165,815 in federal funding. This grant will help reconstruct the existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building.    “This funding will help the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport make necessary infrastructure upgrades and continue to provide all visitors with a safe and successful travel experience.”  -KIND “Wisconsinites depend on our outstanding regional airports to connect with communities across the state, the country, and the world,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This funding will

On Sunday, January 30th at approximately 4:20 PM, A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt and speeding violation on Interstate 94 eastbound at milepost 32 near Knapp. The Trooper observed that the driver, 38 year old Louis Williams, showed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety testing, showed that Mr. Williams was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. He was subsequently arrested and charged with operating a

There were a lot of people who saw Saturday’s deadly shooting outside of Beloit’s Memorial High School, now the city’s police chief wants them to come forward.  Chief Andre Sayles says about 30 people saw the shooting, but said yesterday that none of them are cooperating with police.  Investigators say the 19-year-old  victim was a former Memorial student.  No one is saying why he was shot.

The gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse is set to be destroyed.  A Wisconsin judge approved an agreement by lawyers to have the firearm Rittenhouse used in three shootings in August 2020 destroyed.  Rittenhouse’s attorney filed a request for the AR-15 style rifle to be returned to Rittenhouse rather than Dominick Black, who is technically the owner of the gun, to prevent it from being sold by Black.  A request for Rittenhouse’s clothes to be returned was filed for the same reason.  Rittenhouse’s

Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalizations continue to fall.  The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said an even-17 hundred people were in the hospital with the virus.  Two weeks ago that number was over 22-hundred.  The Hospital Association says 360 people are in ICUs with the virus.  That too, is down from two weeks ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.