Nick Vachon Republican gubernatorial nominee Tim Michels faces incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in November. Tim Michels, a construction company owner endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Wisconsin Republican Party primary for governor on Tuesday night. The close race pitted Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who was backed by former Vice President Mike Pence and former … Continued
Emily Singer The results of the midterm elections will determine where in the United States abortion is legal and how draconian abortion bans may be. The fate of abortion rights is now in the hands of voters after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned decades of settled precedent in its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion is … Continued
Josh Israel Every Republican in the Senate voted against the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Senate on Sunday gave final approval to a historic climate and health care package following months of negotiations. Every single Senate Republican voted against it. With Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote, the Inflation Reduction Act passed 51-50. Under … Continued
Armand Jackson // Northern Wisconsin Times Army colonel Chris Kolenda from September 25, 2022 to October 21, 2022 will start the Fallen Hero Ride, a 1,689 mile bicycle benefit ride to visit the graves and honor the six fallen paratroopers in his unit who were killed in action in Afghanistan back in 2007. The trip … Continued
An energy grid operator for the first time is warning power companies in Wisconsin of the possibility of rolling blackouts this summer. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An energy grid operator for the first time is warning power companies in Wisconsin of the possibility of rolling blackouts this summer. Midwest Independent System Operator power grid … Continued
Oliver Willis Local first responder departments will be able to use the funds for ‘whatever help they need the most.‘ Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday that the state will invest $22 million in local fire stations and emergency medical services, using funds from the American Rescue Plan. “We have been working hard to … Continued
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay will play the New York Giants in the Packers’ first international regular-season game. It’s an early start at London’s Tottenham soccer stadium on Oct. 9. Kickoff is set for 8:30 a.m. Central Time. That makes it 2:30 p.m. in London. The Packers say the team will … Continued
Mohamed Bughrara // Northern Wisconsin Times Peak attack season is approaching in the Badger State. Many are calling it the “red-winged blackbird annual saga.” The aggressive behavior is normal during the warmer months, according to Anna Pidgeon, an avian ecologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In cities like Madison, red-winged blackbirds frequently build … Continued
Oliver Willis Large oil companies took in over $22 billion in profits in the first quarter of 2022 as gas prices have soared. President Joe Biden sent a letter on Tuesday to executives at seven of the largest oil refining companies in the country, calling on them to increase production capacity as Americans face high … Continued
Josh Israel The January 6 select committee released a text message from the Wisconsin Republican senator’s staff trying to submit fraudulent electors. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) attempted to help subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election, text messages released by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection revealed on Tuesday. As … Continued
