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Wisconsin’s largest vote audit finds no machine errors
The Wisconsin Election Commission unanimously approved on Thursday the results of a hand-count audit of the November election, which found that voting machines worked as intended.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate focuses on parade crash
A conservative candidate in a pivotal race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is using video images of an SUV that drove through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing six people, in her first television ad of the race released Thursday.
Politics vs. real life. A living wage is a start
On Jan. 19, the Wisconsin Assembly gave a final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that would, they claim, make it more difficult for violent criminals to get out of jail on bail. The proposal will go before voters where it will undoubtedly be ratified in the April 4 election.
Second jury finds Wisconsin man guilty in wife’s slaying
A jury found a Wisconsin man guilty Wednesday in a second trial for killing his wife with antifreeze and by suffocation in 1998.
Woman faces charge in stolen car crash that killed toddler
Authorities said a Milwaukee woman did not have a valid license when she was driving a stolen car that crashed, killing a 13-month-old boy who was in the rear seat.
Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled Wednesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 can proceed against Rittenhouse, police officers and others.
Foley & Lardner adds new partners
Foley & Lardner has announced the election and elevation of Eric Hatchell, James McParland, Lynn Parins, Garrett Bishop, Kristina Matic, Alexander Neuworth and Peter Tomasi to partner status.
Lawsuit seeks to block 2 measures from April ballot
A lawsuit filed Tuesday by Wisconsin criminal justice advocacy groups seeks to block two Republican-sponsored measures from appearing on the April ballot, arguing that they were not submitted on time to the correct elections officials.
Evers appoints Andrea Will as Dodge County district attorney
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Andrea Will to serve as Dodge County district attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Kurt Klomberg’s resignation.
Muten rejoins Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice
Robert Muten has rejoined Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice as a shareholder with the firm.
Bill to allow red-light cameras in Milwaukee revived
Red-light cameras and automated speeding tickets would be allowed in Milwaukee under a bipartisan bill put forward Tuesday.
Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S., from a supermarket slaying in Buffalo, New York, to an elementary school tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, to a recent shooting at a California dance hall.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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