Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump
Backers of former President Donald Trump filed a petition Wednesday seeking to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office, citing Vos' opposition to Trump.
Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
A Wisconsin judge suspended charges against defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Rusk County District Attorney
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Ellen Anderson’s resignation.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Marinette County, Green County Circuit Court
Two circuit court judge positions are open for application.
Husch Blackwell gives the gift of creativity for 2024
The 2024 calendar features the labor and employment Milwaukee office associates.
Wisconsin judge orders $250,000 bond for New Years fatal hit-and-run suspect
Anyone with information should immediately contact Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s dispatch at 920-929-3390.
NC chief justice turns focus on human trafficking
North Carolina’s senior jurist is helping lead efforts to target human trafficking this month. Thursday will be observed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by the North Carolina Judicial Branch under a proclamation issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby, a news release says. The event is part of the overall Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which will […]
FBI makes arrests in national Airbnb scam that targeted properties in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee resident allegedly participated in a $8.5 million nationwide Airbnb scam.
United Airlines found loose bolts, other issues on a key part of grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners
United Airlines said Monday it found loose bolts and other “installation issues” on a part of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets that were inspected after a mid-flight fuselage blowout on a similar Alaska Airlines jet Friday.
Wisconsin Republicans’ medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers
Only the patient and up to three caregivers would be allowed to obtain the medical marijuana.
Newly sworn in, Louisiana’s governor calls for special session to draw new congressional map
In his first hours in office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday called a redistricting special session, giving lawmakers the opportunity to draw and replace the state's current congressional map that a federal judge said violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
Unlicensed driver gets 22 year prison sentence for 2023 fatal crash
Craig Schimming, 52, died in the collision.
Legal News
- Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
- Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
- Justice Department strengthens efforts, builds partnerships to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
- 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
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