Author Archives: Mike Leischner
Poll Shows Barnes Leading the 2022 Democratic US Senate Race
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- It's early but a poll conducted by Clarity Campaign Labs and released by the Mandela Barnes campaign shows the current Lieutenant Governor as a favorite in a potential Democratic...
Sep 08, 2021 Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes. Image courtesy: State of Wisconsin
Evers Announces Changes to Pardon Application Process
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers has announced several changes to the state's pardon process, including a new direct application for non-violent offenders. Those who have committed non-viol...
Sep 07, 2021 Governor Tony Evers.
Afghan Refugees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine at Fort McCoy
FORT MCCOY, WI (WSAU) -- Officials at Fort McCoy say they are distributing COVID-19 vaccine to refugees that are being held at the facility near Tomah. Exact numbers haven't been given, but officials ...
Sep 06, 2021 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Oconto Police Searching for Attempted Homicide, Robbery Suspect
OCONTO, WI (WSAU) -- Police in Oconto are warning the public about an attempted homicide suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous. Cody J Krueger is wanted in connection with an incident t...
Sep 05, 2021 Cody J Krueger
First Wisconsin Sportsbook Aiming for November Opening
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin's first sportsbook at the Oneida Nation Casino in the Green Bay area is hoping to take its first bets in time for Thanksgiving football. A report by the sports bettin...
Sep 03, 2021 The amended gaming compact between the State of Wisconsin and the Oneida Nation is signed at the Oneida Casino (Fox 11 Online)
Packers, Saints to Play in Jacksonville
DALLAS, TX (WSAU) -- The Green Bay Packers season opener against the New Orleans Saints has been moved to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. The move comes after Hurricane Ida left the city of New O...
Sep 01, 2021 Green Bay Packers
Packers, Saints Season Opener Being Evaluated Following Hurricane Ida
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WSAU) -- After Hurricane Ida left the entire city of New Orleans without power on Sunday, officials with the NFL, New Orleans Saints, and Green Bay Packers are evaluating their option...
Aug 30, 2021 Green Bay Packers
Milwaukee Mayor Nominated for US Ambassador Post
WASHINGTON, DC (WSAU) -- Longtime Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has been nominated as the US Ambassador to the micro-state of Luxembourg. The White House announced the appointment on Wednesday. In a sta...
Aug 25, 2021 Tom Barrett
Packers to Host Week One Watch Party in Titletown District
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- The Packers plan on taking a page from the Milwaukee Bucks playbook for their Week 1 game against New Orleans. No, they won't be running a pick-and-roll on 3rd and goal or sett...
Aug 23, 2021 Green Bay Packers
DHS Announces Support for COVID-19 Booster Shots
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin's Department of Health Services has announced it will recommend certain immunocompromised individuals receive a third dose of either Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine ...
Aug 18, 2021 Alachua County
