Author Archives: Mike Leischner
Evers on Supreme Court Ruling: Disappointed, but "It's the Law of the Land"
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers talked with reporters about Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling which struck down his previously issued statewide mask mandates, saying he was disappointed by the...
Mar 31, 2021 Governor Tony Evers helps fill a pothole in a neighborhood street in Wausau alongside Mayor Katie Rosenber. MWC photo by Mike Leischner.
Assembly Republicans Outline ARA Funding Priorities
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A quartet of GOP Assembly representatives released their proposal for spending Wisconsin's $3.2 billion in American Recovery Act funding at a Wausau restaurant Tuesday. Speaking o...
Mar 30, 2021 (From L) Assembly Representatives Pat Snyder, John Spiros, and Calvin Callahan speak at a Wausau restaurant. MWC photo by Mike Leischner.
Evers Approves Plans for Ho-Chunk Casino Near Racine
RACINE, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers has announced his support for a proposed Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino near Racine. "As we work to bounce back from this pandemic, we must do everything we can to sup...
Mar 24, 2021 Artists rendering of a proposed Ho-Chunk Casino near Racine. Image courtesy: HBG
Sawyer County Woman Arrested Following Drug Investigation
HEYWARD, WI (WSAU) -- Sawyer County Sheriff's officers have taken nearly $40,000 worth of meth off the streets following a traffic stop in the Town of Edgewater. The incident started when officers, ac...
Mar 24, 2021 Kena Baird
Evers Signs Bill Allowing Dentists to Administer COVID Vaccine
MILWAUKEE. WI (WSAU) -- During a visit to a community COVID-19 vaccination site in Milwaukee on Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill allowing some dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations. Un...
Mar 22, 2021 Governor Tony Evers wears a mask during a media briefing on October 7th, 2020. (Screenshot/Wisconsin DHS)
New Mass Vaccination Site to Open in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers' office has announced plans for a new mass-vaccination site in Eau Claire to open early next month. According to a news release, the site will be located a...
Mar 18, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: WLUK
Report: Two Killed in Overnight Shooting at Milwaukee-Area Distribution Center
OCONOMOWOC, WI (WSAU) -- Union officials say two workers were killed in an overnight shooting incident at a Roundy's distribution center in the Milwaukee suburb of Oconomowoc. Officials say the incide...
Mar 17, 2021 Police lights. MWC file photo.
Wisconsin's Not Wasting COVID-19 Vaccine
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Outside of one incident in Milwaukee, the state has made good use of the highly-sought COVID-19 vaccine. The state's Department of Health Services says fewer than 2,400 doses of ...
Mar 15, 2021 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Two Powerball Winners from One Walworth County Retailers in One Drawing
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- It's been a good run of good luck for lottery players at Piggly Wiggly in East Troy. Lottery officials say the store sold two $50,000 winning tickets for the March 10th Powerball...
Mar 15, 2021 Wisconsin Lottery
Brewers Announce Early-Season Ticketing Procedures
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- For the first time in well over a year, the ticket windows will open at American Family Field. The team announced that available single-game tickets will go on sale Friday, Mar...
Mar 14, 2021 Milwaukee Brewers
