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Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Read full article: Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicatedFormer NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is valid
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is validAn attorney representing a conservate prosecutor is struggling to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'
Read full article: Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'Kamala Harris is calling for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tries to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”.
No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State
Read full article: No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio StatePenn State coach James Franklin isn’t sure if starting quarterback Drew Allar will be ready to play when the No. 3 Nittany Lions host No. 4 Ohio State.
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
Read full article: Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messageVoting rights advocates on Tuesday asked the state and federal departments of justice to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers’ creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be “extreme" and “crazy.”.
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening series
Read full article: Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening seriesWisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted into the locker room after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama.
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
Read full article: Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state WisconsinVice President Kamala Harris has put a charge in Wisconsin's most powerful Democratic stronghold, Dane County, where enthusiasm and volunteer support for President Joe Biden had been slipping.
Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Read full article: Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief planA federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker
Read full article: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmakerA judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting the longest-serving Wisconsin Assembly speaker in state history, likely putting an end to the recall push.
Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
Read full article: Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip gardenSomeone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke.
Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle
Read full article: Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifleAuthorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon.
President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers
Read full article: President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowersPresident Joe Biden will announce a significant new plan next week to cancel federal student loan debt for new categories of borrowers.
Summer-like conditions with record temperatures lead to first Wisconsin tornadoes in February
Read full article: Summer-like conditions with record temperatures lead to first Wisconsin tornadoes in FebruaryThe first tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February came on a day that broke records for warmth, the type of severe weather normally seen in the late spring and summer.
Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten title
Read full article: Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten titleWhen two early road losses threatened to derail No. 2 Purdue’s Big Ten championship journey, the Boilermakers charted a different course.
Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022
Read full article: Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022A judge has postponed the trial of an Illinois man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence.
Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikely
Read full article: Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikelyThe Republican leader of Wisconsin’s Assembly who had threatened possible impeachment of a new liberal state Supreme Court justice over her views on redistricting now says such a move is “super unlikely.”.
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
Read full article: A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soonWisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024.
Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejects GOP call to recuse on redistricting cases
Read full article: Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejects GOP call to recuse on redistricting casesThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted 4-3 along partisan lines to hear a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative maps after a newly elected liberal justice declined to recuse herself.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
Read full article: Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite rulingA coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justice
Read full article: Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justiceWisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature is talking about impeaching a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice even before she has heard a case.
Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheese
Read full article: Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheeseA common practice in drawing state legislative districts has come under question in Wisconsin, where a lawsuit is seeking to reshape voting districts before the 2024 elections.
Hannah Roberts of the US wins her fourth straight freestyle BMX world championship
Read full article: Hannah Roberts of the US wins her fourth straight freestyle BMX world championshipHannah Roberts of the U.S. won the freestyle BMX world title for the fourth consecutive time and fifth overall Monday in Glasgow, Scotland.
Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn maps
Read full article: Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn mapsA lawsuit filed with Wisconsin’s newly liberal-controlled state Supreme Court argues that Republican-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redone.
Wisconsin's high court, which almost overturned Biden's win in the state, flips to liberal control
Read full article: Wisconsin's high court, which almost overturned Biden's win in the state, flips to liberal controlWisconsin Democrats are celebrating the beginning of a new era for the state Supreme Court as it flips from conservative to liberal control for the first time in 15 years.
Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin
Read full article: Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in WisconsinFourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over abortion, maps
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over abortion, mapsThe liberal candidate for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court isn't backing down from her support for abortion rights or her belief that the state's Republican-drawn legislative maps are unfair.
UIL State Wrestling 2023 Recap: Day 1
Read full article: UIL State Wrestling 2023 Recap: Day 1High school wrestlers from across the greater San Antonio area travel to the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday morning for the 2023 UIL State tournament, looking to punch their tickets to Saturday’s championship rounds.
Wisconsin, North Carolina governors ban popular TikTok app
Read full article: Wisconsin, North Carolina governors ban popular TikTok appWisconsin and North Carolina have become the latest states to ban the use of TikTok on state phones and other devices, a move that comes after nearly half of the states nationwide have blocked the popular social media app owned by a Chinese company.
Advocates sound alarm as in-home maternity, family care program funding set to expire
Read full article: Advocates sound alarm as in-home maternity, family care program funding set to expireThe funding for a Nurse-Family Partnership is currently at stake. The family care program provides one-of-a-kind care to a client's home that follows families from pregnancy through a child's toddler years.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
WATCH: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party at Madison-Clark district showdown from Heroes
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party at Madison-Clark district showdown from HeroesDavid and RJ are interacting with the fans, band members, cheerleaders and students who are part of the atmosphere that makes Friday nights great.
Long-term mortgage rates under 5% for 1st time in 4 months
Read full article: Long-term mortgage rates under 5% for 1st time in 4 monthsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell below 5% for the first time in four months this week, just after the Federal Reserve jacked up its main borrowing rate in an aggressive effort to get inflation under control.
MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB Draft
Read full article: MacArthur’s Jung, Boerne’s Phillips headline locals selected in 2022 MLB DraftJace Jung and Cole Phillips are just two of the newest local talents from the greater San Antonio area to enter the Major Leagues.
Average long-term US mortgage rates bounce back up to 5.51%
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rates bounce back up to 5.51%Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were back up this week, just as the latest government data shows inflation has not slowed, meaning the Federal Reserve is almost certain to raise its benchmark borrowing rate again.
Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting
Read full article: Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shootingThe man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers reject abortion ban repeal
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican lawmakers reject abortion ban repealRepublican legislators in Wisconsin have quickly adjourned a special session that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called to repeal the state's dormant abortion ban without taking any action.
UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1
Read full article: UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1High school wrestlers from across the greater San Antonio area travel to the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday morning for the UIL State tournament, looking to punch their tickets to Saturday's championship rounds.
HIGHLIGHTS: UIL Region IV-6A Wrestling Championships
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: UIL Region IV-6A Wrestling ChampionshipsHighlights and reaction from the UIL Region 4-6A wrestling championships on Saturday afternoon at Littleton Gym, as area wrestlers compete for regional titles and berths in this year's state tournament.
New Braunfels edges Johnson in epic shootout; East Central wins defensive battle against Reagan; Brandeis, Canyon volleyball heading to UIL State
Read full article: New Braunfels edges Johnson in epic shootout; East Central wins defensive battle against Reagan; Brandeis, Canyon volleyball heading to UIL StateNew Braunfels and East Central made history as part of an incredible first week of playoff action in KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage of the high school football season.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Brandeis tops Madison in four-set battle, Harlan and Antonian advance with sweeps
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Brandeis tops Madison in four-set battle, Harlan and Antonian advance with sweepsIn the third round of the UIL volleyball playoffs, Brandeis fends off a Madison rally to win in four sets, while Harlan sweeps Warren to advance to the Regional Semifinals.
Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the line
Read full article: Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the lineWeek 11 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage features a pair of high-profile matchups, as Brennan battles Marshall and Smithson Valley takes on Steele.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Madison rallies past Smithson Valley in five-set thriller; Reagan, Burbank and Pleasanton all advance
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Madison rallies past Smithson Valley in five-set thriller; Reagan, Burbank and Pleasanton all advanceMadison's stunning victory over Smithson Valley in a five-set epic highlights a remarkable Tuesday night of Bi-District playoff volleyball action.
Judson upsets No. 3 Smithson Valley on late TD; Madison knocks off No. 7 Brandeis in OT; Memorial tops Sam Houston in 13-5A-I shootout
Read full article: Judson upsets No. 3 Smithson Valley on late TD; Madison knocks off No. 7 Brandeis in OT; Memorial tops Sam Houston in 13-5A-I shootoutJudson's dramatic victory over Smithson Valley and Madison's overtime win against Brandeis were two of the best games from a wild Week 9 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage.
Alamo Heights, Boerne Champion meet with 15-5A-II lead on the line; East Central set for pivotal clash with New Braunfels; Poth going for fifth straight win against Nixon-Smiley
Read full article: Alamo Heights, Boerne Champion meet with 15-5A-II lead on the line; East Central set for pivotal clash with New Braunfels; Poth going for fifth straight win against Nixon-SmileyWeek 9 of KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage s jam-packed with some critical district matchups like Alamo Heights vs. Boerne Champion, East Central vs. New Braunfels and much more!
East Central stuns Judson, Rockets dismiss head coach; McCreary powers Johnson to 8-0 record; SW Legacy beats Southwest for third straight year
Read full article: East Central stuns Judson, Rockets dismiss head coach; McCreary powers Johnson to 8-0 record; SW Legacy beats Southwest for third straight yearCaden Bosanko's game-winning touchdown pass to Jack Stewart in East Central's 30-28 victory over Judson was one of many highlights from the wildest week yet of KSAT's Big Game Coverage for the 2021 high school football season.
Defense lifts Reagan past Madison in 28-6A; Highlands QB Gutierrez throws 6 TDs in win over Burbank; Jourdanton hands Marion first loss
Read full article: Defense lifts Reagan past Madison in 28-6A; Highlands QB Gutierrez throws 6 TDs in win over Burbank; Jourdanton hands Marion first lossWeek 6 of the high school football season featured a defensive battle between Reagan and Madison, an offensive shootout between Highlands and Burbank, and upsets like Edison defeating Lanier.
District 28-6A clash between Reagan and Madison headlines Week 6; Poteet looks for 5-1 start against Lytle; Edison now 2-1 in 13-5A-I
Read full article: District 28-6A clash between Reagan and Madison headlines Week 6; Poteet looks for 5-1 start against Lytle; Edison now 2-1 in 13-5A-IA District 28-6A clash between Reagan and Madison is one of the most exciting match ups heading into Week 6 of Big Game Coverage.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Brandeis sweeps Clark in 28-6A rematch, Madison tops Johnson, Boerne defeats Davenport
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Brandeis sweeps Clark in 28-6A rematch, Madison tops Johnson, Boerne defeats DavenportWeek 8 of the high school volleyball season saw Brandeis avenge an early-season loss to Clark and reclaim control of District 28-6A, while Madison defeated Johnson to stay in the hunt for the playoffs and Boerne swept New Braunfels Davenport in District 28-4A.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Harlan sweeps Stevens in dramatic fashion, East Central rolls past Southwest Legacy
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Harlan sweeps Stevens in dramatic fashion, East Central rolls past Southwest LegacyHarlan volleyball comes from behind in the third set to sweep Stevens, East Central dominates Southwest Legacy, Clark defeats Johnson and Churchill claws back to defeat Madison in a five-set thriller.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Brandeis, Smithson Valley earn semifinal wins at NEISD Tournament
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Brandeis, Smithson Valley earn semifinal wins at NEISD TournamentHighlights from the semifinals of the Gold Bracket of the NEISD high school volleyball tournament at Littleton Gymnasium on Saturday, as Brandeis takes on Harlan and Smithson Valley battles Madison.
Annual Peanut Butter Bowl expands to 10 games, 20 high school football teams in 2021
Read full article: Annual Peanut Butter Bowl expands to 10 games, 20 high school football teams in 2021The annual Peanut Butter Bowl, held in every high school football season since 2016 as a food drive to collect peanut butter and combat chronic hunger, has expanded to 10 games and 20 different teams this season including a pair of Austin schools.
Judge: City didn't target dead lawyer in Mississippi scandal
Read full article: Judge: City didn't target dead lawyer in Mississippi scandalA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming a Mississippi city was at fault in the death of a lawyer who killed himself in the wake of a political scandal that defined Mississippi’s bitter 2014 U.S. Senate race.
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year average at 2.97%
Read full article: US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year average at 2.97%U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week but still remain near historic lows as the pandemic-hobbled economy strains toward recovery with more Americans getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week but remain near historic lows as the pandemic-hobbled economy strains toward recovery with more Americans getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan increased to 2.97% from 2.81% last week. The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate loans, popular among those seeking to refinance their mortgages, rose to 2.34% from 2.21% last week. While economists expect modest increases in home-loan rates this year, they likely will remain low while the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates near zero until the economy recovers.
No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slate
Read full article: No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slateTheir meeting Sunday headlines the national AP Top 25 schedule for the week, a matchup of teams contending for No. Meanwhile Ohio State (17-4, 11-4) has won six straight overall — including against the Badgers and No. “The biggest thing as a coach right now is we’ve got to get better,” Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said after Saturday’s win against Indiana. 25 last week but visits Michigan on Thursday. There’s also Belmont (22-1, 16-0 Ohio Valley) chasing the program’s first AP Top 25 poll ranking.
Wisconsin governor issues new mask mandate after GOP repeal
Read full article: Wisconsin governor issues new mask mandate after GOP repealEvers' statewide mask mandate Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The court could also say he doesn’t need approval, thus forcing the Legislature to repeal every order Evers issues if it wants to stop him. Republicans, who control both chambers, argued that Evers exceeded his authority by repeatedly extending the mask mandate without legislative approval. All of Wisconsin’s neighboring states have some form of mask mandate, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy. Federal law requires there to be an emergency health order in place to receive the money.
Navy pauses plan to move Wisconsin badger to Virginia museum
Read full article: Navy pauses plan to move Wisconsin badger to Virginia museumNaval Academy wants the state of Wisconsin to return the statue. The statue, crafted from melted-down cannons seized from Cuba during the Spanish-American War, was affixed to the first USS Wisconsin prior to World War I. The academy museum contacted state officials last March seeking the statue's return so it could be loaned to the nonprofit Nauticus Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, where the second USS Wisconsin is berthed as an exhibit. Academy museum director Claude Berube last week consulted with U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican and former Marine. AdThe academy museum previously extended the state loan until mid-September due to COVID-induced closures in Norfolk.
It's Navy's badger statue, but Wisconsin has grown attached
Read full article: It's Navy's badger statue, but Wisconsin has grown attachedA Badger and Shield statue is seen outside the governor's Capitol office in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Naval Academy wants the state of Wisconsin to return the statue. (AP Photo/Todd Richmond)MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin badger statue that has served as a literal touchstone for so many Capitol building visitors that they've rubbed the finish off his nose could be headed to another den soon. It was affixed to the USS Wisconsin battleship before World War I. He also noted that the academy museum had to return former President Jimmy Carter's plebe uniform to his museum in 2019.
Big Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teams
Read full article: Big Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teams17 Michigan State — sets the stage for what could be an epic start to the new year in the improbably deep Big Ten. 15 Illinois and Michigan State visits the Cornhuskers. The weekend wraps up Sunday with Wisconsin visiting Penn State, Northwestern heading to Michigan and Ohio State traveling to Minnesota in a pair of matchups involving ranked teams. The Hokies already have wins over teams that were ranked in Villanova and Clemson. BIG 12 BATTLESThe Big Ten has the most teams in the Top 25 but the Big 12 may have the best — the league has five teams ranked in the top 13.
Ayala, Wiggins lead Maryland past No. 6 Wisconsin 70-64
Read full article: Ayala, Wiggins lead Maryland past No. 6 Wisconsin 70-64Eric Ayala scored 17 points, while Aaron Wiggins added 15 points and nine rebounds as Maryland beat No. Maryland outscored Wisconsin 38-20 in the paint, limiting the Badgers’ post team of Nate Reuvers and Micah Potter to just 12 points on 6-of-18 shooting. Maryland responded down the stretch to each run the Badgers made trying to take back the lead. Wisconsin: The Badgers dropped 85 points in Michigan State three days earlier. Wisconsin: The Badgers host Minnesota on Thursday.
Indiana-Purdue cancel rivalry game again; bowl called off
Read full article: Indiana-Purdue cancel rivalry game again; bowl called offThe Indiana-Purdue rivalry game has been canceled again. It will be the first time in-state rivals have not met in a football season since the Spanish flu pandemic forced cancellations in 1918 and 19. Now, their rivalry game for the Old Oaken Bucket has been canceled for the second time in two weeks — and the third time this season. “As we stated last week, we know the history and tradition of this great rivalry game and how much it means to our current students, alumni and fans," they said Tuesday. The Hoosiers haven't won a bowl game since 1991 and Allen believes that would be a good way to wrap up a historic season.
The Latest: Ohio State women's basketball pauses
Read full article: The Latest: Ohio State women's basketball pauses17 Ohio State women’s basketball team canceled Saturday’s game against Iowa because of a spike in positive COVID-19 tests in the Buckeyes program. The status of Ohio’s State road game against Maryland on Dec. 23 is still to be determined. ___Saint Louis and North Carolina State have agreed to meet Thursday in St. Louis as part of a two-game men’s basketball series. The Beach didn’t open its season until Dec. 4 and six of its seven games scheduled this month are road games. USC postponed its Pac-12 opener at home against Stanford over the weekend when it first reported the positive COVID-19 test.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Trump lawsuit appeal
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Trump lawsuit appealThe Wisconsin Supreme Court court previously refused to hear Trump’s state case before it went through the lower courts. A majority of justices have also openly questioned whether disqualifying the ballots, as Trump wants, would be appropriate. Trump also has a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin where the judge could rule as soon as Friday. Devaney also said Trump “cynically” targeted ballots cast in Wisconsin’s two most urban, non-white counties for disqualification. On Friday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Texas lawsuit that sought to invalidate Biden's win by throwing out millions of votes in four battleground states, including Wisconsin.
Federal judge casts doubt on Trump's Wisconsin lawsuit
Read full article: Federal judge casts doubt on Trump's Wisconsin lawsuitU.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig, a Trump appointee, marveled at the president's request at Thursday's hearing. "This court should reject it.”Attorneys for Evers and the Wisconsin Elections Commission asked Ludwig to dismiss the case, arguing it belonged in state court, not federal. Similar lawsuits, all filed by Trump’s former campaign attorney Sidney Powell, have been dismissed in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan. Powell appealed the Wisconsin ruling on Thursday to the 7th U.S. A hearing in Trump's state lawsuit, originally scheduled for Thursday, was pushed until Friday morning because the arguments in federal court had not concluded.
The Latest: SEC championship game to have crowd of 16,500
Read full article: The Latest: SEC championship game to have crowd of 16,500(AP Photo/Morry Gash)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Southeastern Conference championship game between No. This will be the ninth time Alabama and Florida have met in the SEC title game, which has been played in Atlanta since 1994. It was moved to take the place of the Michigan-Ohio State game, which was canceled due to COVID-19 issues within the Wolverines’ program. ___UConn has postponed a second men’s basketball game as it continues to deal with a player’s positive coronavirus test. Should the game be played, the winner of the Washington-Oregon matchup will be Pac-12 North champions and play in the conference title game on Dec. 18.
Judge calls Trump request in Wisconsin lawsuit 'bizarre'
Read full article: Judge calls Trump request in Wisconsin lawsuit 'bizarre'He filed another one in state court, which the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear before it first goes through lower courts. “I have a very, very hard time seeing how this is justiciable in the federal court,” Ludwig, a Trump appointee, said. Bush saying, “Not gonna do it.”In his state lawsuit, Trump is seeking to disqualify 221,000 ballots he claims were cast illegally. Jim Troupis, Trump's attorney in the state lawsuit, argued his case should take precedent over the federal lawsuit, where Troupis is not the attorney. Two others filed by Trump allies — one in federal court and one in state court — remain.
Trump files lawsuit challenging Wisconsin election results
Read full article: Trump files lawsuit challenging Wisconsin election resultsTrump asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take the case directly, rather than have it start in a lower court, and order Evers to withdraw the certification. Separately, two Wisconsin Republicans filed a new federal lawsuit Tuesday that mirrors some of Trump's claims and asks a judge to declare him the winner in Wisconsin. Trump's Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to discard 170,140 absentee ballots where there was not a written application on file and all absentee ballots cast in person during the two weeks before Election Day. Trump wants to toss 5,517 ballots where election clerks filled in missing address information on the certification envelope where the ballot is inserted. Also Tuesday, Republicans on the Wisconsin Elections Commission asked the Democratic chairwoman to resign after she finalized election results on Monday.
Wisconsin certifies Joe Biden as winner following recount
Read full article: Wisconsin certifies Joe Biden as winner following recountFILE - Election workers, right, verify ballots as recount observers, left, watch during a Milwaukee hand recount of presidential votes at the Wisconsin Center, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Milwaukee. Wisconsin finished a partial recount of its presidential results on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 confirming Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Tony Evers, a Democrat, signed a certificate that completed the process after the canvass report showing Biden as the winner following the recount was approved by the chairwoman of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission. Biden’s campaign has said the recount showed that Biden won Wisconsin decisively and there was no fraud. Two lawsuits from others seeking to disqualify ballots in Wisconsin were filed last week with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which has not taken action.
Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden’s win over Trump
Read full article: Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden’s win over TrumpMADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. “As we have said, the recount only served to reaffirm Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin," Danielle Melfi, who led Biden's campaign in Wisconsin, said in a statement to The Associated Press. With no precedent for overturning a result as large as Biden's, Trump was widely expected to head to court once the recount was finished. Election officials in the two counties counted those ballots during the recount, but marked them as exhibits at the request of the Trump campaign. Trump legal challenges have failed in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
Wisconsin issues recount order sought by Trump in 2 counties
Read full article: Wisconsin issues recount order sought by Trump in 2 countiesMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued an order Thursday to recount more than 800,000 ballots cast in two heavily liberal counties at President Donald Trump's request. Milwaukee County officials said they plan to finish the recount by Wednesday. The commissioners deadlocked on making changes to the manual that Democrats and elections commission staff said would bring the guidance into line with current state law. Republicans balked, saying the guidelines should not be changed after Trump filed for the recount. Milwaukee County is the state’s largest, home to the city of Milwaukee, and Black people make up about 27% of the population, more than any other county.
Trump pursues recount of 2 liberal Wisconsin counties
Read full article: Trump pursues recount of 2 liberal Wisconsin counties“Regrettably, the integrity of the election results cannot be trusted without a recount in these two counties and uniform enforcement of Wisconsin absentee ballot requirements. “It’s not surprising at all that Donald Trump, the Trump campaign, wants to have one last mass gathering that will put people’s health in peril,” Barrett said. The Wisconsin Elections Commission late Wednesday night voted to approve issuing an order on Thursday to commence the recount. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered McDonell to stop issuing guidance that is different from official language approved by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The Trump campaign alleged that “the damage was already done” before McDonell was ordered to remove the language.
BGC Game of the Week Preview: Johnson vs. Madison
Read full article: BGC Game of the Week Preview: Johnson vs. MadisonBGC Game of the Week Preview: Johnson vs. MadisonPublished: November 10, 2020, 10:34 pmThe "Big Game" in KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage for Week 12 of the high school football season features the undefeated Johnson Jaguars against the District 28-6A rival Madison Mavericks.
Biden narrowly wins Wisconsin; Trump to call for a recount
Read full article: Biden narrowly wins Wisconsin; Trump to call for a recount(AP Photo/Stephen Groves)MADISON, Wis. – Democrat Joe Biden narrowly won battleground state Wisconsin on Wednesday, edging out President Donald Trump in a state that was crucial to the incumbent’s victory four years ago. The last presidential recount, done in 2016, cost Green Party candidate Jill Stein $3.5 million. In the recount of the 2016 presidential race, the state elections commission ordered on Nov. 29 that the recount begin on Dec. 1. In the Wisconsin recount, Democrat Hillary Clinton gained 713 votes while Trump picked up 844, widening his lead by 131 votes. There were several reasons why some ballots were counted or not during the 2016 recount, said Scott McDonnel, the Dane County clerk, on Wednesday.
Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreak
Read full article: Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreakMADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin has canceled Saturday's home game against Purdue, the second straight game the 10th-ranked Badgers have called off as COVID-19 cases within their team continue to rise. This marks the second consecutive week that Wisconsin has canceled a game due to the virus outbreak. Ten players and 11 staffers have tested positive over the last seven days. The second cancellation gives Wisconsin little room for error in its quest to reach a second straight conference championship game. The Big Ten requires teams to play at least six games to be eligible for the league championship game.
Athletic director: Wisconsin has 22 positive COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Athletic director: Wisconsin has 22 positive COVID-19 casesMADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez says the total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Badgers’ football program has increased to 22. Alvarez told ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday that 12 football players and 10 staffers have tested positive. School officials updated that number Thursday by saying two more staffers and one additional player had tested positive. The Thursday update indicated the football program had a total of 16 active cases, and that 15 of them had come since Oct. 24. School officials also said Saturday that the 22 active cases include seven confirmed positive tests (five players, two staffers) since that Thursday update.
West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coal
Read full article: West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coalA statue of a coal miner stands in front of the Boone County Courthouse in Madison, W.Va., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Four years after Donald Trump donned a miners helmet at a West Virginia campaign rally and vowed to save a dying industry, coal has not come roaring back. Four years after Donald Trump donned a miner’s helmet at a West Virginia campaign rally and vowed to save a dying industry, coal has not come roaring back. When Trump took office in January 2017, Boone County received nearly $269,000 in quarterly coal company severance taxes. “The coal jobs did not come back as the president promised,” said U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a rare Democrat still thriving in West Virginia.
Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 millionMADISON, Wis. – Hackers have stolen $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party's account that was being used to help reelect President Donald Trump in the key battleground state, the party's chairman told The Associated Press on Thursday. The party noticed the suspicious activity on Oct. 22 and contacted the FBI on Friday, said Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt. “We have been in contact with the state party and are assisting them through this process," said Republican National Committee spokesman Michael Ahrens. “I can’t see any upside for them in this matter.”Hitt stressed that the money stolen was for services already rendered. The state Democratic Party raised nearly $59 million over the past two years compared with just $23.7 million for Republicans.
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive
Read full article: Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning I received the news that I had tested positive via a PCR test I took yesterday,” Chryst said in a statement. Wisconsin said six players and six staff members had tested positive over the last five days. The announcement followed reports that starting quarterback Graham Mertz had tested positive twice – which would require him to sit out at least 21 days under Big Ten protocols – and that backup quarterback Chase Wolf had tested positive at least once. “I am disappointed for our players and coaching staff who put so much into preparing to play each week," Chryst said.
HIGHLIGHTS: McCollum volleyball rallies past Floresville to win five-set thriller
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: McCollum volleyball rallies past Floresville to win five-set thrillerSAN ANTONIO – In a critical District 28-5A matchup, the McCollum Cowboys rally from an 0-2 set deficit to knock off the Floresville Jaguars in an epic five-set thriller and remain undefeated on the season at 3-0. MORE VOLLEYBALL COVERAGEMORE HIGHLIGHTS: Madison earns first win over Churchill in 20 years