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From the Wisconsin Rapids local newsroom, I'm Melissa K. Even with the significant drop
in temperatures and cold winds on Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in Wisconsin Rapids
for the third No Kings protest. Demonstrators spread out along the East Riverview Expressway
beginning at Lincoln Street, this new location after a complaint was lodged last year when
they gathered on the green across from a Spiris Riverview hospital. Despite this evidence
of objection to their weekly protests, those in attendance on March 28 said the response
was mostly positive.
We have had a immense amount of support. You can hear all these honks. We've been getting
that I love you signs. We've had a ton of support. We've gotten semi-truck drivers
as you can hear right now. That's awesome. A lot of small loads of businesses as well.
It's awesome. You know, I could count on probably only both of my hands for the negativity
we received and it's usually a means of sign language.
Protesters like Joe expressed a variety of reasons for attending.
We need the government to make life better for everybody in the country and not just for
the wealthy.
Joe also shared his thoughts about the conflict in Iran.
Why start wars?
First of all, it's going to be going up and it's going to make it harder, especially the
people who are lower income, even the middle income people. It's just going to get harder
and harder to get by. And if you've got to pay for more, then you've got less to pay
for your rent. You're medical care. It's just psycho.
Local news at the top and bottom of every hour throughout the day, we're on demand anytime
at wfhr.com and wiri.fm. From the Wisconsin Rapids Local Newsroom, I'm Melissa K.
With civic media news, I'm Terry Miller. Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the
Trump administration over an executive order affecting voting.
The order would create voter eligibility lists and restrict mail-in ballots for people not included.
The White House says the move is meant to prevent non-citizens from voting.
Attorney General Josh Call says such cases are rare and current systems ensure election integrity.
Call joined 22 other attorneys general and a governor in asking a court to block the policy arguing
that election authority belongs to the states.
Governor Tony Evers is reopening the door for inmates to seek sentence reductions for the first time in a quarter century.
He signed executive orders to set up a commutation advisory board with eligibility focused on rehabilitation and good behavior.
People convicted of sexual assault or trafficking a child won't qualify, though some serving time for homicide could.
Evers says lawmakers need to get serious about criminal justice reform to cut prison costs and overcrowding.
Put your phone down. That's the warning from Wisconsin State Patrol as construction season picks up.
The agency's April law of the month highlights safety in work zones and emergency areas.
Drivers can be fined for using a handheld phone and double penalties apply when crews are working.
State patrol leaders say one quick look at a phone can be all it takes for a life-changing crash.
Gas and electric bills in Wisconsin are set to rise in 2027.
Madison gas and electric says electric bills will increase by about $5 a month with gas bills rising around $1.50.
Company officials say the increases are needed to invest in renewable energy and ensure reliable service.
More news is available at civicmedia.us
The brewers take on the Red Sox.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports from Boston where the Milwaukee brewers open a three game series tonight at Fenway against the Red Sox.
The brewers coming off an eight to five win over the Royals Sunday.
The crew is scoring more runs with two outs than any other team in the major leagues.
Are they relentless? Pat Murphy.
It's exactly what it is that's relentless.
These guys know that two outs means you're two thirds done with the inning.
That's it. That third is, you know, is a lot.
There's a lot left, you know, two outs prove to be a big part of every every game.
NBA Milwaukee with a 131 to 115 win over the Grizzlies.
Meanwhile, the NBA continues to investigate why the bucks won't allow Yanis to play.
Doc Rivers.
The tough part about all this is I'm in the middle when I have nothing to do with it.
Coaches don't decide any of this, but the problem with our league is the coaches are the ones sitting out front.
And we have to see her and answer this stuff as bugs head coach Doc Rivers with sports on Mike Clemens.
A little messy this morning with freezing rain and sleet a little slushy snow mixed in.
And then as temperatures climb, we're going to change over to all rain here later today with a high in the low 40s tonight.
More rain, some freezing rain, a little snow down to 32 tomorrow, partly to mostly cloudy with afternoon rain.
High in the upper 40s. I'm going to yourologist Sean Cable.
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