Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Democratic Biden challenger Dean Phillips asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to put him on ballot
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order setting a deadline of 4 p.m. on Wednesday for the filing of responses to the petition.
Wisconsin babysitter charged with killing family’s chihuahua is facing up to 4 years
The Washington County woman faces one felony count of animal mistreatment using a dangerous weapon in Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Former Feds: Open border ‘clear and present danger’ to Americans
Just in one fiscal year, 169 individuals on the terrorist watchlist were apprehended attempting to enter the country illegally.
Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to accept 3 new cases, denies review of Froedtert South med mal, others
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept three new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases, including a medical malpractice case against Froedtert South, according to court officials.
UPDATED: Judge sets April hearing on release request from woman involved in Slender Man attack as a child
A Wisconsin judge had a hearing scheduled for Monday in the case of a woman who wants to be released from a mental institution that she was committed to after she pleaded guilty to repeatedly stabbing a sixth-grade classmate in order to please the horror character Slender Man.
Evers signs Executive Order creating Healthcare Workforce taskforce, Taps Lieutenant Governor Chair
The task force will be charged with studying the workforce challenges facing the state’s healthcare system.
Wisconsin Courts hire new public information officer
Stephen Kelley has been hired as the new Public Information Officer.
UN’s top court will rule Friday on its jurisdiction in a Ukraine case over Russia’s genocide claim
The court on Wednesday will rule on a separate case between Russia and Ukraine.
Wisconsin Attorney General launches Office of School Safety’s Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Trainings
Participants will gain a better understanding of why threat assessment is an important part of violence prevention in schools.
Milwaukee Police are investigating shooting on Brown Deer Road
The victim, a 28-year-old was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a non-fatal injury,
Arson-
Farrar appeals a judgment of conviction for arson of a building of another, as a repeater.
Postconviction Motion for Plea Withdrawal-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Mayotte appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his Alford plea, for one count of burglary of a building.
Legal News
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
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