Recent Articles from Associated Press
Debate on abortion access turns to Wisconsin high court race
National groups on both sides of the abortion fight on Wednesday pledged significant spending in the race for a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, tossing the perennial battleground state into the spotlight of the searing debate over abortion access.
Dems consider break with tradition to get Biden more judges
Even as Democrats celebrated the 100th judicial confirmation of Joe Biden's presidency, they are clamoring for more — and some are flirting with ending a century-long Senate practice to help make it happen.
Wisconsin Supreme Court primary turnout tops 20%
About 20% of the state's voting-age population cast ballots in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary, state elections officials said Thursday.
Menomonee Indian Reservation suspect convicted after beating death
On Wednesday, a Federal jury in Green Bay convicted Duane Waupoose Jr. of voluntary manslaughter after a man died after being struck with a shotgun in 2021, the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced.
Ex-legislator gets 33 months in employment tax charge case
A former state lawmaker who once served as Wisconsin's tourism secretary has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to failing to pay nearly $200,000 in employment taxes.
Editorial: A step in the right direction for open records
Wisconsin Republicans’ move to effectively render a recent state Supreme Court ruling moot is welcome news and should be embraced across party lines.
Protasiewicz, Kelly advance in high court primary
A liberal Milwaukee judge and a conservative former state Supreme Court justice won Tuesday's primary to face off in a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race that will determine majority control with major issues looming.
US Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants
A family's lawsuit against YouTube's recommendations is at the center of a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case being argued about how broadly a law written in 1996 shields tech companies from liability
Village moves voting after gunshot closes polls
A gunshot fired outside of a polling site Tuesday forced elections officials in a small Wisconsin village to move to their backup voting location, a county election official said.
Tax Assessment – Presumption of Correctness
The petitioner, Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, seeks review of an unpublished per curiam decision of the court of appeals affirming the circuit court's determination that the City of Delavan's assessments of Lowe's' property for the 2016 and 2017 tax years were not excessive.
Restitution Discretion
Hienok Demessie appeals from a judgment convicting him of three felonies.
Insurance – Water Exclusion Provision
Parent, Dott & Company, Ltd., appeals from an order concluding that an insurance policy issued by Secura Insurance Company did not cover damage caused by water leaking from a corroded pipe located underneath Parent’s building.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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