By Kim McDarison Gov. Tony Evers, the incumbent Democratic Party candidate running Tuesday against Republican challenger Tim Michels has retained his seat. Numbers published on ballotpedia.org early Wednesday morning note that statewide Evers received 51% of the vote while Michels received 48%. The ballotpedia.org page is here: https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_Evers. Additionally, the...
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Whitewater voters arrive at the polls
By Kim McDarisonBill Smith, chief inspector at the downtown armory — one of two polling places receiving city of Whitewater voters Tuesday — said some 1,200 voters had visited the armory by around 1:45 p.m.A second polling place was open on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus in the Hamilton Room...
Steady stream of voters arrive at polls
By Chris SpanglerTurnout was brisk Tuesday as Fort Atkinson residents flocked to the polls to cast ballots in the November general election.Pollworkers at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building reported a steady stream of voters since the polls opened at 7 a.m.Fort Atkinson City Clerk-Treasurer Michelle estimated that nearly 3,000 votes...
Fort City Council holds budget presentation, hearing; 13.54% tax levy increase anticipated
By Ryan WhisnerNo residents commented directly Tuesday on the proposed City of Fort Atkinson 2023 budget.A public hearing, offering residents an opportunity to ask questions about the budget, was held in conjunction with council's regularly scheduled meeting. The council is slated to vote on the budget at its Tuesday, Nov. 15,...
Whitewater finance director: City budget offers less tax impact than initially anticipated
By Kim McDarison Members of the Whitewater Common Council Tuesday received an updated budget briefing. According to Whitewater Director of Finance Steve Hatton, depending on the outcome of a $1.1 million fire and EMS referendum question, which will be brought before city of Whitewater voters for approval during the Nov. 8 election,...