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Jan 26, 2021

Hall, Michaelson, Syrjala promoted to Vrakas shareholders

The public-accounting and business-advisory firm Vrakas has promoted Michael J. Hall, Mary Ellen Michaelson and Scott M. Syrjala to shareholders.

Jan 26, 2021

Eau Claire lawyer reinstated after suspension for ‘web of deception’

An Eau Claire lawyer who saw his law license suspended for engaging in a "web of deception" has been reinstated.

Jan 26, 2021

Wisconsin jury instructions now online

Wisconsin jury instructions can now be found for free online.

Jan 26, 2021

Report: Conditions worsening at Wisconsin juvenile prison

Conditions are worsening at Wisconsin's juvenile prisons, in part due to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the latest report from a court-ordered monitor determined.

Jan 26, 2021

Committee to consider statue of Wisconsin’s first Black SOS

The board in charge of decorations at the state Capitol voted Monday to create a subcommittee to study the prospect of placing a statue of Wisconsin's first Black secretary of state on the building's grounds.

Jan 26, 2021

Patrol: Two killed in crash caused by wrong-way driver

Two people were killed and another was injured in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver Monday night on Interstate 94 near Lake Mills, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Milwaukee County ends vaccine mandate and masking requirements
Jan 26, 2021

Wisconsin lawmakers to vote on repealing mask mandate (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Senate planned to vote Tuesday on repealing Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, while it remained unclear whether the Assembly would follow suit as required to undo the order.

Jan 25, 2021

State DOJ obtains $75K judgment for asbestos violations

The companies involved with the construction of a U-Haul center in Oshkosh must pay $75,000 for violating Wisconsin's asbestos laws.

Jan 25, 2021

Wisconsin doctors back mask order as Legislature eyes repeal

The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Jan 25, 2021

Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military

President Joe Biden signed an order Monday reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.

Jan 25, 2021

Woman fatally shot in Buffalo County, man in custody

State and local officials are investigating a homicide in western Wisconsin.

Jan 25, 2021

Kenosha attorney faced with license revocation for latest misconduct

A Kenosha attorney may see his law license revoked for a second complaint of misconduct filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation.

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