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Oct 9, 2023

Gov. Evers celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin

Through events with the Oneida and Ho-Chunk Nations, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day Monday along with the above video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations. Evers reaffirmed the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong state government-to-tribal government relationships. Indigenous Peoples Day was first recognize[...]

Nov 9, 2017

Wisconsin Assembly set to pass burial site changes

The Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve a bill that would require the state historical director to first consider evidence that land might have a burial ground before adding it to the state's burial sites catalog.

Oct 27, 2017

Ho-Chunk Nation dismissed from casino expansion lawsuit

A federal judge has sided with the Ho-Chunk Nation and its casino expansion plans in a lawsuit filed by the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe.

Oct 7, 2015

US Supreme Court lets Ho-Chunk video poker decision stand

A court decision to let the Ho-Chunk Nation offer video poker at its Madison casino will stand after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

Sep 23, 2015

Ho-Chunk votes to change marijuana rules on tribal lands

The Ho-Chunk Nation has voted to change the rules on using marijuana on its tribal lands.

Oct 25, 2012

Judge sends Ho-Chunk member to prison for bribery

A federal judge has sent a Ho-Chunk tribal member accused of bribing a tribal legislator to prison.

Jul 12, 2012

Former Ho-Chunk legislator sentenced for bribery

A former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for bribery.

Apr 11, 2012

Former tribal legislator pleads guilty to bribery

A former Ho-Chunk legislator has pleaded guilty to bribery in federal court.

Jun 17, 2011

Ho-Chunk Legislature puts Rep. Pettibone on leave

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (AP) — The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature has placed a representative on administrative leave until federal bribery charges against him are resolved. Clarence Pettibone of Black River Falls was among three people charged in a 14-count indictment this week with bribery in connection with contracts awarded by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Pettibone’s term […]

Jun 15, 2011

3 face bribery charges in Ho-Chunk contracts

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Three Black River Falls residents were charged Wednesday in a 14-count indictment with bribery in connection with contracts awarded by the Ho-Chunk Nation. A federal grand jury indicted Timothy Whiteagle, Deborah Atherton and Clarence Pettibone. Both Whiteagle, 59, and Pettibone, 52, are tribal members of Ho-Chunk Nation, which operates casinos in […]

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