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.
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.
Woman fatally shot in Buffalo County, man in custody
State and local officials are investigating a homicide in western Wisconsin.
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.
Despite GOP claim, few valid voter fraud claims in Wisconsin
When Donald Trump continued to falsely claim in December that massive fraud and other voting irregularities had cost him a second term, top Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature said they were reviewing thousands of complaints about the election.
Evers looks to hire outside attorneys to handle PFAS suits
Gov. Tony Evers' administration announced Friday that it wants to hire outside attorneys to potentially file lawsuits over PFAS contamination.
Milwaukee County hopeful for strong post-pandemic comeback for courts
Participants in Milwaukee County’s criminal justice system believe the courts will come back from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than it was before.
Wisconsin Republicans propose getting rid of mask mandate
The Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature are considering ending the statewide mask mandate designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus and could do so by passing a resolution as soon as next week.
Monica Paz appointed as Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court
Monica Paz has been unanimously appointed as Waukesha County's Clerk of Circuit Court.
WILL hires 2 attorneys, 2 policy experts
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is adding to its team with two new attorneys and two policy experts.
Police, Tavern League promote COVID-19 safety in Green Bay
Green Bay police and the Brown County Tavern League are working together to make sure bars and restaurants are enforcing coronavirus protocol for Sunday’s NFC championship game.
Third of Wisconsin police in survey report no body cameras
More than a third of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that responded to a new survey said they don't use body cameras, according to findings released Thursday.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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