Recent Articles from Associated Press
Evers pardons nearly 160 people, extending state record
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers pardoned nearly 160 more people on Friday, most of them for relatively low-level offenses ranging from drug dealing and possession to theft.
Commentary: There is more that unites us than divides us, time to let go of disinformation
It's time we put aside our political differences as Wisconsinites and focus on the issues we all share in common, such as public safety. We are on the brink of a constitutional crisis because of the low paying district attorney and public defender jobs. It's time Wisconsin adequately funds our criminal justice system.
Manhattan DA says House GOP ‘harassment’ and ‘intimidation’ undermines active investigation and weakens law enforcement
GOP Committe: Trump's indictments were politically motivated.
Members of Congress on TikTok defend app’s reach to voters
More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether they’ll continue to use it.
Wisconsin GOP soon will have authority to impeach with new Senate supermajority
“What we are seeing here is nothing more than political rhetoric. Impeachment should only be used for corrupt conduct, crimes and misdemeanors,” said Fond Du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney who is also President of The Wisconsin District Attorneys Association.
DATCP and Attorney General Kaul Announce $75,000 Judgement Against Manufactured Home Community Operators for Unfair and Illegal Rental Practices
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski announced Thursday a $75,000 settlement agreement with Impact MHC Property Management, LLC (Impact), a Colorado-based operator of manufactured home communities (MHCs) in Wisconsin, and RV Horizons, Inc. (RV Horizons), for $75,000 and a series of compliance requirements. “Wis[...]
Man flees Milwaukee traffic stop, leading to fatal crash
A motorist who fled from an attempted traffic stop in Milwaukee crashed into a car blocks away, fatally injuring a man, police said. Milwaukee police tried to make the traffic stop early Tuesday but the driver refused to stop and fled from the scene. The Milwaukee Police Department said officers did not initiate a pursuit […]
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 24
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 24. The appointment will fill the future vacancy being created by Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s resignation to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. […]
Walker slams Democrats as they celebrate Supreme Court victory and two mayoral elections in Racine and Green Bay
Cory Mason and Eric Genrich on Tuesday night were reelected mayors of Racine and Green Bay respectively.
Sara Geenen wins Court of Appeals District I race, unseats William Brash
Geenen has spent the past 16 years as an attorney with a focus on labor, bankruptcy and employment law and primarily representing workers and local and international labor organizations.
Lawsuit to challenge Wisconsin’s legislative maps to be filed
The lawsuit will be filed after Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz is sworn in on Aug. 1.
Molly Gena wins Milwaukee Municipal Court Branch 2 seat
Tuesday's win for Gena will make her a judge for the first time in her 15-year legal career.
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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