Wisconsin
Record-breaking ballots cast in Wisconsin, only one week into in-person absentee voting
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – In-person absentee voting began on Tuesday the 22nd, and one week later, over 405,000 in-person absentee ballots have been reported.
“It’s been busy, we’ve been setting records on early voting here and around the country too,” said Dane County Clerk, Scott McDonell.
Across the United States, this year has been record-breaking for early voting. And, there is still another week until Election Day.
Early voting continues until Sunday, but McDonell says early voting hours differ by community so be sure to check when they are open before going to vote.
“For me, early voting is probably the best way to vote, you know, who knows what’s going to happen on Election Day, you could be sick, it could be pouring rain,” McDonnell explained. “You know that it’s received, you don’t have to worry about the mail being delayed, and then your witness is the clerk, so you know that part of it was handled correctly, so I think that’s part of why we’re seeing record numbers.”
McDonell also says lines on Election Day may be shorter due to the increase of people voting early, and lines are already getting shorter after the first few days.
Jade Braxton in Fitchburg voted Tuesday and said it only took her five to ten minutes to register and vote.
“This was my first time early voting, I always vote the day of, I’m doing this forever and ever now, this is great,” explained Braxton.
McDonell encourages everyone to have a plan to vote. He says that on Election Day, a lot can happen which could hinder your opportunity to vote on Election Day.
“This is an election that you’re vote is definitely going to matter, I know some people don’t think it’s going to matter, well you’re in a swing state, so it’s going to matter,” explained McDonnel.
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(WLUK) — Many roads remain closed as Northeast Wisconsin continues to deal with the effects of heavy rain and flooding.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released this list of road closures Thursday for state highways in the area:
Highway 147 is closed at Church Street in Mishicot due to flooding.
- A detour route is posted using County V, WIS 42 and County VV.
Highway 54 is closed in both directions from near N. Maple Street/Highway 47 in Black Creek to Hooyman Road/County M west of Shiocton due to flooding on roadway.
- Alternate route for southbound: Take Highway 47 to County S to County M.
- Reverse for northbound.
Highway 76 is closed in both directions from East Avenue in Shiocton to Oak Crest Drive in Stephensville due to flooding on roadway.
- No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.
Highway 76 is closed in both directions from County D in Bear Creek to Highway 54 in Shiocton because of flooding on roadway.
- No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.
Highway 54 is closed in both directions from Gorges Road in Northport to Jeanne Street in New London due to flooding on roadway. NOTE: Highway 45 north and south of New London is closed for an ongoing construction project.
- Alternate Route for eastbound traffic: Traffic will exit Highway 54 at Highway 110/22, north on Highway 110/22 to County BB, east on County BB to County B, north on County B to Highway 22, east on Highway 22 to US 45, north on US 45 to Highway 22, North on Highway 22 to Highway 156, East on Highway 156 to Highway 47, south on Highway 47 back to Highway 54.
- Reverse for westbound.
Highway 187 from Highway 156 in Shawano County to Highway 54 in Outagamie County is closed in both directions due to flooding.
- Alternate route for southbound: Highway 156 to Highway 47 to Highway 54.
- Reverse for northbound.
Highway 110 is closed in both directions south of Manawa from County B in Manawa to County BB due to flooding on roadway.
- Alternate route for northbound: Northbound traffic will exit WIS 110 at County BB, east on County BB to County B, north on County B back to Highway 110.
- Reverse for southbound.
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The DOT also gave these tips for safe driving during flood conditions:
- Please make sure you have the flooding tab clicked on the 511 map to view all locations of flooding.
- Never attempt to cross a water-covered road. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.
- Do not ignore barricades or road closure signs.
Flash flooding can occur suddenly anywhere in the area.
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- Always check current road conditions before traveling:
- Visit the 511 Wisconsin website for the latest weather and road alerts.
- Motorists should plan extra time for travel, use designated alternate routes, and exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas. Conditions may change rapidly.
- For the latest updates, monitor the 511 Wisconsin website. Stay safe and drive smart when in doubt, turn around and find another way.
- For real-time information, please check the 511 Wisconsin website or call 511.
(WLUK) — More rain is on the way for Northeast Wisconsin.
Flood warnings are currently in effect for many area rivers and streams as recent rainfall has pushed some to reach flood level.
This morning, there’s a dense fog advisory in place.
Visibility could drop to a quarter mile in some places.
Today there’s a chance for showers and a few thunderstorms.
It will then become mostly sunny with a high near 66.
Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a high of 70 before our Next Weathermaker brings showers and thunderstorms late in the day and into the evening.
Some of those storms could become severe with damaging wind, large hail and a few tornadoes.
Our area is in a level 2 and 3 out of 5 for severe weather risk.
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After the rain tomorrow night, we should have a string of dry days, which will help with dropping high river levels.
Saturday we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds.
It will be windy with a high near 48.
Winds could gust to 35 mph out of the northwest.
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Click here for Director of Meteorology Pete Petoniak’s full forecast.
MADISON – Robin Pingeton and the Wisconsin women’s basketball program have made a statement signing during transfer portal season.
Addie Deal, 6-foot guard from Irvine, Calif., will be part of the Badgers’ 2026-27 roster. The former Iowa Hawkeye announced her choice on Instagram Wednesday, April 15. The Badgers announced the move in conjunction with the signing of Kadidia Toure, a 6-3 forward who played at Long Island this season.
Toure averaged a double-double for Sharks this season. Deal, meanwhile, comes with the cache of being a five-star recruit in high school.
She was a 2025 McDonald’s All-American and a member of the Big Ten’s all-freshman team this season.
Deal played in all 34 games for Iowa with three starts. She averaged 5.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15 minutes per game. She shot 39.4% overall and hit on 29.7% from 3-point range. She posted season highs of 20 points and five assists.
Toure was the Northeast Conference player of the year as well as a member of the league’s all-defensive team.
She started her career at James Madison and then played at Arizona State before joining Long Island’s program. She averaged 19.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.0 steals per game this season.
Toure led Long Island to a 21-11 record with a 14-4 mark in the Northeast Conference that tied the Sharks for second place. The team reached the final of the conference tournament.
The addition of Deal and Toure helps UW compensate for the loss of four players to the transfer portal.
Reserves Alie Bisballe and Jovana Spasovski announced their depatures from the program on social media. The departures of Breauna Ware and Kyrah Daniels were reported by On3.
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