Author Archives: Mike Leischner
Next Community Vaccine Clinic Scheduled to Open
SUPERIOR, WI (WSAU) -- State DHS officials have announced that the next community COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open on Tuesday on the campus of UW-Superior in Douglas County. Officials will begin ...
Apr 11, 2021 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Former President Endorses Ron Johnson for Re-Election
WASHINGTON, DC (WSAU) -- It's still unknown if US Senator Ron Johnson will seek re-election, but if he does he has the backing of a current Republican party heavyweight. Former President Donald Trump ...
Apr 08, 2021 US Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.
Battle Over ARA Funding Continues in Madison- JFC to Consider "Responsible Stimulus Plan"
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Republicans in the Legislature and Democratic Governor Tony Evers are continuing their stare-down over control of over $3 billion in federal funds that the state will receive as ...
Apr 07, 2021 Eugene Kim / CC
Tailgating Returns to American Family Field
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Tailgating will be allowed for Brewers' home games for the remainder of the season. The team posted a Tweet Wednesday morning showing their costumed mascots including the Johns...
Apr 07, 2021 American Family Field. Image courtesy: Milwaukee Brewers
Spring Election Turnout Reaches 20%
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Around one in five Wisconsin voters cast a ballot in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results. With only one statewide race on the ballot just over 921,000 voters turn...
Apr 07, 2021 Vote here. MWC file photo by Mike Leischner
Brewers Get Vaccinated Before Heading to Chicago
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU-WRN) -- An undisclosed number of Brewers players and staffers received the single-shot Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Monday before heading to Chicago for the start of the...
Apr 05, 2021 Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Mayor Offers American Family Field for Re-Located 2021 MLB ASG
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says if Baseball isn't going to honor former Home Run Champion Hank Aaron in Atlanta, then it only makes sense to bring this year's Mid-Summer Class...
Apr 04, 2021 American Family Field. Image courtesy: Milwaukee Brewers
Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported Across Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Authorities in another Wisconsin community are warning the public against the thefts of car parts from right under the hood of their vehicles. Police in Madison released a video ...
Apr 01, 2021 Police lights. MWC file photo.
Evers Asking Trump, GOP for Reimbursement for Legal Fees Associated With Court Fees
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is asking the Donald Trump campaign and La Crosse County Republicans for more than $250,000 associated with lawsuits connected with the 2020 electio...
Apr 01, 2021 Governor Tony Evers.
Evers Dismisses Potential GOP Lawsuit Over Control of ARA Funding
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers says if Republicans bring yet another lawsuit against him over control of Wisconsin's $3.2 billion in American Recovery Act stimulus dollars, it would be a was...
Mar 31, 2021 Governor Tony Evers.
