Author Archives: Mike Leischner
Governor Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order on Friday creating a state Office of Environmental Justice. The new department will work with the current Office of Sustainability a...
Apr 22, 2022 Governor Tony Evers.
Thompson Will Not Join Governor's Race
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Former Governor and Interim UW System President Tommy Thompson will not join the GOP race for Governor this year. Thompson made the announcement on Monday, saying it was a diffic...
Apr 18, 2022 Tommy Thompson
Ballot Dropbox Arguments go Before State Supreme Court
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WRN) -- It's a case that will decide how ballots can be returned for the upcoming mid-term primary and election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding ab...
Apr 13, 2022 Vote here. MWC file photo by Mike Leischner
Waukesha County Judge Makes PFAS Cleanup Ruling
WAUKESHA, WI (WSAU-WRN) -- A Waukesha County Judge has ruled that the Department of Natural Resources doesn't have the power to make companies clean up PFAS contamination because no rules regarding th...
Apr 13, 2022 PC: Fox 11 Online
Kleefisch Announces Police Proposal, Tiffany Endorsement in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Seventh congressional district Representative Tom Tiffany announced his endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin Governor on Monday. "When she is Governor she is going to wo...
Apr 11, 2022
Brooks' Defense Team Denied Motion to Delay Trial
WAUKESHA, WI (WSAU) -- The defense team for Darrell Brooks Jr. was denied their request to delay their client's homicide trial into 2023 on Monday. Instead Judge Jennifer Dorow said she would be willi...
Apr 05, 2022 Darrell Brooks
Non-Profit? Lawsuit Challenges Summerfest's Status With the IRS
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- A lawusit filed with the IRS is questioning Summerfest's status as a non-profit organization. Lawyer Eddie Greim filed the suit, saying the tax-exempt status of the music festi...
Apr 04, 2022 Robert Geiger / CC
Brooks Hearing Scheduled For Today
WAUKESHA, WI (WSAU) -- The man suspected of plowing a vehicle through the Waukesha Chrismas Parade route last November is expected to find out if his case will go to trial on Monday. Darrell Brooks Jr...
Apr 03, 2022 Darrell Brooks
Pistol-Packing Washington County Supervisor Could be Charged
WEST BEND, WI (WSAU) -- A Washington County Supervisor who let his concealed carry permit lapse could be in trouble after a handgun fell from his waistband during a meeting earlier this month. Investi...
Mar 31, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
REPORT: Green Bay to Host Preseason Match Between European Club Soccer Giants
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- The German Rekordmeister may be coming to Titletown this summer. Bayern Munich, winners of nine straight German Bundesliga titles and 31 top-flight league championships overall...
Mar 30, 2022 Lambeau Field. MWC file photo
