Andrew Beckett

Former journalist. @IllinoisStateU and @UISedu alum. Fine connoisseur of dad jokes.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Polls close in 15 minutes!

[Dane County Clerk @ClerkDane]

It is important to make this point with polls about to enter the final hour of voting here in Wisconsin. If you are IN LINE to vote by 8 pm, stay in line. You get to vote.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

A huge thanks to members of @PRSAmadison for taking time to learn more about emergency communications.

[Janet Masters @JanetMMasters]

Thanks to @Beckett_MAD, Dane County's Emergency Communications & Outreach Manager, for hosting @PRSAMadison for our Oct. program and giving us an inside look at how the county handles emergency situations, along with a tour of the facility.

[Dane County Clerk @ClerkDane]

The Force is strong in #Wisconsin election security as Darth's less talented brother—the beloved Chad Vader— learns in his bumbled attempt to take control of a Wisconsin voting station

[WKOW 27 News @WKOW]

The Dane County Clerk's Office is bringing back a beloved character — Chad Vader — for a public service announcement about election integrity. https://t.co/05f5BmMFY1

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Cleaning out my in-laws place and keep finding gems like this hidden in random closets.

[NWS Milwaukee @NWSMilwaukee]

2023 Top Weather Events in Wisconsin: Better late than never (things got busy in mid-January). Here's our summary of the most notable weather events that occurred. #wiwx https://t.co/P65MO0rRbx

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

@MollyBeck @sbauerAP @AJBayatpour @CharlesBenson4 @SJohnsonWPR @Emilee_Fannon I even interned at WICD when I was in undergrad! It was still an NBC affiliate when I was there.

[Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @SamKuffelWx]

Getting a lot of questions as so when we'll be done with the smoke, and honestly it's just something we'll have to live with in the summer now due to climate change.

There are 488 active wildfires in Canada right now, 259 burning out of control. Smoke stops when the fires stop.

[Mark Baden @Mark_Baden]

Lots of questions about the smoke. My perspective:

1) Wildfires are natural. They have occurred for thousands of years. Fires are needed to have healthy forests.
2) The smoke is bad, but you are not going to walk outside and keel over after a few breaths. Limit your exposure.

[Wisconsin DNR @WDNR]

An air quality advisory has been issued for the entire state of Wisconsin until 11:59 p.m. on 5/19 due to wildfire smoke originating from Canada.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

@MollyBeck Yes, perfectly calm and reasonable reactions expected.

Related: Why do hot dogs prompt so many arguments?

I won't even bring ketchup into this.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

@robertmentzer @HopeKirwan This is the whey

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Do you know where to seek shelter during a tornado, if one were to develop where you are right now? #wiwx

[ReadyWisconsin @ReadyWisconsin]

⌚ It's time for the first Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill of the day!
Do you know where your safe place is from a #tornado?
Use these drills as a chance to review and practice your tornado and severe weather sheltering plans.
#ReadyWI #wiwx

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

I swear this photo is at least 10 years old, @MollyBeck

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

@danvock This story just made me sad, but it also gives me "chicken or the egg" type questions to dwell on. Not sure if answers will ever be clear.

Many markets are screwed for local impartial options is the main takeaway, though.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

@jessieopie @MikeKrumrei When you're ready for euchre, let me know.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Long have I waited for this day.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Should I hang on to these @culvers coupons as a collector's item?

#betterwithpepsi

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Thought I tagged location. This is McFarland.

[Andrew Beckett @Beckett_MAD]

Enough snow to make you want to roll over and go back to sleep. I'll deal with this later.

@NWSMilwaukee