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The gathering was held in Madison, where both Hong and Roy's are based.
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, who has pulled strongly in other settings, finished near the bottom here.
About 60 percent of convention attendees took part in the vote.
State health leaders say tick activity has reached its seasonal peak.
The Department of Health Services says nymphal deer ticks are driving the increase and spread most human tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease.
Officials say the tiny ticks are harder to detect and can stay attached longer, increasing the risk of disease transmission.
Health officials encourage you to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and perform daily tick checks.
Volunteer first responders in rural communities could soon get help buying homes under a new proposal from Congress.
Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Kevin Kramer of North Dakota introduced a bill to expand federal housing options.
It would raise income limits for certain USDA loans and give volunteers access to discounted homes through a federal program.
State firefighters and EMS groups are backing the plan.
Baldwin says the goal is to make it easier for communities to attract and keep emergency workers.
Wisconsin is rolling out a new specialty license plate tied to the Iowa Car Show.
The DMV says part of the cost goes towards supporting community and nonprofit groups connected to the event.
Organizers say the show brings in about 120,000 visitors each year to Wapaka County and generates millions for the local economy.
The plate joins dozens of other specialty options for our state.
Drivers can sign up through the DMV website.
A new federal proposal could impact how quickly absentee ballots move through the mail in Wisconsin.
The Postal Service wants states to provide voter names and ballot barcodes before delivery.
A change critics say could delay votes and create confusion.
State officials warn rural ballots may have to travel farther for processing, adding time during a tight election window.
Others argue the rule would improve tracking and election security.
The plan is still under review with legal challenges and a final decision expected later
this summer.
State agents seized beer from Minakwa Brewing Company as part of an ongoing investigation into possible violations.
The Department of Revenue says agents carried out a planned inspection tied to a long-running complaint and worked with the company's legal team ahead of time.
Video posted online shows officers removing cases of beer from the Minakwa Tap Room.
Owner Kirk Bangstead claims about $25,000 worth of product was taken over a tax issue and says he plans legal action.
The state has not confirmed
those details and says the investigation is still active.
Bankstad was told earlier in the week his submission paperwork to run for governor was insufficient.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants people to be on alert for ticks.
The agency reported there is high activity statewide thanks to nymphal deer ticks that are known to spread more tick-borne illnesses than the adult version.
The department emphasized the importance of using insect repellent and more clothing to prevent ticks attaching.
As some states skip a new celebration in Washington, Wisconsin says it will take part.
State officials say the pavilion at the Great American State Fair in D.C.
will tell the story of Wisconsin through its agriculture, industry, and culture.
The event opens June 25th and runs 16 days, but has become more political after some performers dropped out and President Donald Trump said he would hold a rally instead.
Find more news at civicmedia.us.
Will the Bucks make a move?
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Basketball.
The Knicks celebrating their championship after beating the Spurs over the weekend.
Now that the NBA season is over, will the Bucks GM make a trade this week regarding the future of Yanis in Milwaukee?
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It is going to be mostly sunny today with a high right around 75 this afternoon.
Tonight partly cloudy with scattered showers or a thunderstorm low dropping into the low to mid 50s tomorrow.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high in the low 70s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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