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Government-politics

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

  • Bianca Flowers and Donna Bryson Reuters

The Trump administration claimed the national museums he’s led portrayed a skewed and divisive version of the United States.

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

  • USA Today - News

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's first Black secretary, will retire as the Trump administration escalates criticism of the institution.

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

  • Daniel Borunda and Emily R. Condon USA Today

Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

  • Tim Reid Reuters

Unlike traditional party conventions, which are held during presidential election years to nominate candidates and approve party agendas, the Dallas gathering has no formal business to conduct.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

  • Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday.

Venezuelan billionaire US investigated now has Pentagon oil deal

Venezuelan billionaire US investigated now has Pentagon oil deal

  • Sarah Kinosian, Marianna Parraga and Gram Slattery Reuters

Until recently, Alejandro Betancourt faced U.S. money laundering investigations. Sources say he was key to U.S. planning ahead of Maduro’s ouster.

Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

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President Donald Trump has promoted the idea of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to "New America.”

Canadian counter-tariffs target $27 billion of U.S. goods

Canadian counter-tariffs target $27 billion of U.S. goods

    A Winnipeg grocer says Canadian retaliatory tariffs will hurt businesses and consumers across the country. Products like American specialty cheeses could cost more as Canada matches new U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar.

    EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

    EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

      European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans Monday for $232 million of EU investments in Greenland and closer ties with the Danish Arctic territory.

      A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

      A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

        A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness.

        The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

        The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

          A quarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes.

          A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

          A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

            As data centers become a defining issue on the midterm campaign trail, some voters are drawing a line in the sand over a yes-or-no question that's dividing candidates.

            Trump cuts agencies built to protect autistic kids

            Trump cuts agencies built to protect autistic kids

              Meanwhile, his second administration put autism in the spotlight, pushing unfounded links to childhood vaccines and Tylenol.

              Local News

              Dave Moyer selected to receive Frank Lamping Community Service Award

              Dave Moyer selected to receive Frank Lamping Community Service Award

              He will be honored during an event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Community State Bank.

              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

              Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

              Lake Geneva Fire Bells to conduct fundraiser on Sept. 20

              Lake Geneva Fire Bells to conduct fundraiser on Sept. 20

              The Lake Geneva Fire Bells will host a fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at Hogs and Kisses, 149 Broad St. in Lake Geneva. The event will include a choice of hamburger, barbecue pork sandwich or chicken sandwich, coleslaw, scoop of ice cream, soda and choice of potato chips or fries. Tickets are $15 a person. The Fire Bells is a volunteer group that provides rehabilitation to firefighters, police officers and emergency management service workers in Walworth County during emergency situations.

              North American waterfowl survey finds slight decline

              September 8 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

              Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

              State & Regional

              Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

              Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

              Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

              Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

              Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

              Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

              Nation & World

              Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

              Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

              The Trump administration claimed the national museums he’s led portrayed a skewed and divisive version of the United States.

              For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

              For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

              The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a decline in retention among Latter-day Saints, with members feeling disconnected, prompting discussions on culture and faith's truth.

              SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

              SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

              Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch.

              Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

              Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

              The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

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              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

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              Badger High School culinary instructor to be recognized

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              Crime

              COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

              COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

              Like cities and towns big and small, Kenosha and Kenosha County have their share of unsolved murders and cold cases.

              23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

              23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

              Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

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              Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

              Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

              On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

              Politics

              WisEye Morning Minute: State Agency Oversight of Certain CAP Expenditures Audit

              WisEye Morning Minute: State Agency Oversight of Certain CAP Expenditures Audit

              As reported by Jesse Lin of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, "Wisconsin's Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Aug. 25 unanimously voted to audit money given by state agencies to shuttered anti-poverty nonprofit Newcap and WISCAP, the larger family of anti-poverty agencies in the state." In an A…

              WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission on Milwaukee Central Count

              WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission on Milwaukee Central Count

              During a special meeting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission discussed a proposed letter directing the Milwaukee Election Commission to take a series of actions, including making public the audit logs of each tabulator used at central count to show no unauthorized activity occurred relating …

              WisEye Morning Minute: Mail-In Voting in the Courts

              WisEye Morning Minute: Mail-In Voting in the Courts

              On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for an executive order by President Donald Trump to move forward that would establish a list o…

              WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on District Attorney Funding Formula

              WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on District Attorney Funding Formula

              The Study Committee on District Attorney Funding Formula convened to discuss the state’s weighted caseload formula, which helps determine staff allocations for district attorney offices. Members will consider whether the formula accurately reflects the workload of these offices and whether c…

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