Midwest
Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race
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Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur appears to be changing her tune when it comes to working with President Biden during her close race for re-election.
Kaptur, one of the vulnerable Democrats who did not attend the Democratic National Convention (DNC), previously said she would be honored to work with Biden but now appears to be distancing herself from his presidency.
The contrast was highlighted by the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a GOP SuperPAC that recently launched a website, KapturCaughtLying.com, highlighting Kaptur’s own words from 2020 to now.
“It will be my honor to not just vote for Joe Biden, but to work for him and Sen. Kamala Harris,” Kaptur said in October 2020, a video on CLF’s new site shows.
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, speaks at the VFW Post 2529 Annual Corn Roast in Sandusky, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2022. (Bill Clark)
As she seeks re-election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, rated by the Cook Political Report as a “toss-up,” Kaptur recently shifted her rhetoric.
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“I don’t work for Donald Trump or Joe Biden,” Kaptur said in August 2024, just weeks after Biden withdrew from the presidential race.
CLF is also running a five-figure ad, which was streamed during the DNC, highlighting the contrast.
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur is seeking re-election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. (Getty Images)
“Marcy Kaptur knows the Biden-Harris administration has hurt Ohioans, which is why she’s is trying to have them forget,” CLF spokeswoman Courtney Parella told Fox News Digital in a statement. “But voters know through Kaptur’s own words, she works for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, not Ohioans — period.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Kaptur’s campaign for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin lakeshore counties are under an air quality advisory until 11 p.m. Saturday
See the Canadian wildfire smoke over Milwaukee, as air quality worsens
Canadian wildfire smoke descended over Milwaukee in late June 2023, causing hazy skies and the quality of the air to be among the worst in the world.
Eight lakeshore Wisconsin counties are under an air quality advisory for potentially unhealthy ozone levels until 11 p.m. Saturday. Children, older adults, people working outside and those with lung or heart ailments are encouraged to take precautions for their health, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Here’s what to know:
Ozone advisory issued for eight counties, including Door, Milwaukee, Racine
The DNR issued an ozone advisory from 2 to 11 p.m. in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Door counties.
The DNR has advised that the air quality in all eight counties may reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” level before the warning subsides.
“People with lung ailments (such as asthma), heart disease, children, older adults, and people who are active outdoors (including outdoor workers) should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion,” said a news release from the DNR.
How should people in sensitive groups take precautions during the air quality advisory in Wisconsin lakeshore counties?
It’s OK for people in the groups sensitive to the air quality at this level to be active outdoors, but take more breaks, the National Weather Service advises. Be sure to watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
People with asthma are also advised to keep quick-relief medicine handy, according to the NWS.
People with heart disease should contact their health care provider if they experience symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath or unusual fatigue. That may indicate a serious problem, the NWS said.
More: Summer prepares for a resurgence, with Southeastern Wisconsin temperatures climbing into the 90s
What is the Air Quality Index in Southeastern Wisconsin?
The Air Quality Index is broken into six colored categories on a 0-500 scale, and when readings get above 100, air quality becomes unhealthy for certain groups, according to a previous Journal Sentinel report. AN AQI level between 101 and 150 is in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category.
Shortly after 3: 20 p.m., Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties had all reached that level. Milwaukee County was at an AQI level of 105, Racine was at 118 and Kenosha had reached 119, according to the Wisconsin Air Quality Monitoring Data map.
The other counties were at “Moderate” and “Good” levels at about the same time, according to the DNR map. However, they remain under an advisory as the potential remains for readings to rise. Ozaukee reached an AQI level of 86, and Sheboygan was at 87, the map showed.
Contact the reporter bfogarty@gannett.com.
Detroit, MI
Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers second half open thread
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Milwaukee, WI
Home buyers workshop at Holy Redeemer Church in Milwaukee
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Home buyers workshop in Milwaukee
Tiffany Batton and Don Cornelius joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about a home buyers workshop happening Saturday, Aug. 24, at Holy Redeemer Church in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE – Navigating the housing market and buying a home can be a challenge, but there are local resources to help you out.
Tiffany Batton and Don Cornelius joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about a home buyers workshop happening Saturday, Aug. 24 at Holy Redeemer Church in Milwaukee.
Learn how to navigate the housing market, understand financing options, and get tips for finding your perfect home.
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The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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