Shutdown cuts off job program funding, MPS recruiting retired educators

The ongoing federal shutdown is causing problems at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. State officials say the shutdown has cut off funding and data the agency needs to do its work.

Milwaukee Public Schools are looking to recruit retired educators to fill teaching vacancies.

And, an ethics board has faulted Wausau’s mayor for carting away a ballot drop box in the lead up to the last presidential election. But they aren’t recommending any consequences.