A movie about the iconic Rubik’s Cube is in the works. Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Endeavor Content are partnering up to create a film about the global-selling toy. The Rubik’s Cube was invented by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik in 1974. It was then licensed to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp in 1980. Movie details are still being kept under wraps.
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Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #102 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson on Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. Chief Justice Abrahamson passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 at the age of 87. “Chief Justice Abrahamson was a first—the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the first woman to serve as chief justice. Yet, her legacy
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More than 300 National Guard soldiers will help keep the peace as pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington D.C. are expected to draw thousands. A Pentagon official says the troops will support the D.C. Metropolitan Police with huge crowds likely on Wednesday and Thursday. The protests are timed to coincide with the official count of the Electoral College votes in Congress on Wednesday.
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McDonald’s is jumping into the chicken sandwich war. The fast food giant confirmed its new crispy chicken sandwich will hit menus on February 24th. That’s a year after it was tested in Tennessee and Texas. The sandwich is said to be similar to Popeyes and Chick-fil-A and comes in two other versions – deluxe and spicy. Wendy’s also rolled out a new chicken sandwich in October and KFC recently tried one too.
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There will be no traditional inaugural parade due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Castner reports.
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The Department of Health Services confirms over 14-hundred positive COVID-19 cases in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases is just under 488-thousand. Nine additional deaths were also reported today raising the death toll to nearly four-thousand-900. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS Across the nation, The first confirmed case of the more contagious COVID-19 UK strain is being confirmed in New York state. Lisa G. reports. And around the globe we see
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The pharmacist who allegedly spoiled nearly 600 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has his bond set. Steven Brandenburg was arrested on New Year’s Eve and is accused of intentionally spoiling the vaccine doses. A ten-thousand-dollar signature bond was set during a court appearance today.
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Congressman Mark Pocan says he has no intention of running for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Pocan was asked today if he might be a candidate for Republican Senator Ron Johnson’s seat. Johnson has announced in the past that he plans to retire rather than seek a third term. Pocan believes he can best serve his constituency by remaining in the House where he serves on the Appropriations Committee.
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A Badger 5 Lotto ticket worth $93,000 will go unclaimed if the winner does not come forward by the January 11, 2021 expiration date. The winning ticket from the July 15, 2020 drawing was purchased at Pewaukee BP (603 Capitol Dr.) in Pewaukee. This ticket may be claimed by mail or with an appointment only in-person visit to the Madison Lottery Office. The year of 2020 broke a record for the largest jackpot Badger 5 had ever seen. At $411,000, the April 30 Badger 5 jackpot was won with a single
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Take a look at your checking account because your second coronavirus stimulus payment may be there. The IRS says today is the effective date for the Treasury Department to transfer those 600-dollar-per-person payments to taxpayers’ accounts. The government expects to make 113-million direct deposits and send out 34-million checks and prepaid debit cards. The payments are going to individuals earning less than 75-thousand dollars a year and couples earning less than 150-thousand.
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