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- Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-19-24 April 19, 2024Barca enters race in 1st CD (RACINE COUNTY) A long-time Wisconsin Democratic politician is running for Congress. Peter Barca is challenging Republican Congressman Bryan Steil in his bid for a fourth term representing the 1st Congressional District. He made his announcement at an event in Racine County on Thursday. Barca is a veteran of Wisconsin […]Bob Hague
- Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-18-24 April 18, 2024Missing woman found dead in domestic violence related case (MILWAUKEE)\ What was a missing person’s case in Milwaukee has turned into a homicide investigation. 41-year-old Tomitka Stewart, who was reported missing after being last seen Sunday, was found dead Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s north side. Police said a 41-year-old man was taken into custody in […]Bob Hague
- Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-18-24 April 18, 2024Rainfall brings wildfire relief (UNDATED) All 72 Wisconsin counties have low wildfire danger. That follows rainfall Tuesday night into Wednesday. It’s a significant improvement from earlier in the week, when all but 2 counties had high or very high fire danger. It’s not all good news though. High winds from Tuesday night’s severe weather tore […]Bob Hague
- Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-17-24 April 17, 2024Follow-up search at home of suspect in Sade Robison case (MILWAUKEE) Authorities continue to look for clues in the murder of a young Milwaukee woman. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office conducted a follow-up search Tuesday at the home of 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, who is accused in the death and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson after […]Bob Hague
- Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-17-24 April 17, 2024Evers reacts as Republicans skip committee special session on PFAS funding (MADISON) At the Capitol, another impasse on funding for PFAS contamination. Democratic Governor Tony Evers wants Republicans who control the Legislature to release $125 million in funding to remediate the harms from “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month, he called the Joint Finance Committee into […]Bob Hague