Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
FEDS: Hot pursuit and drugs land Wisconsin man 7 year sentence
Law enforcement searched the man's home and located a safe. Inside, they found a gun, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.
Man fatally shot roommate over remote control dispute
After allegedly killing his roommate the man took a nap, drove to a friend’s home, and later to a marijuana dispensary.
Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to order new congressional maps for fall election
A Washington law firm that tries to help Democrats win elections around the country has asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's congressional maps.
Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it
Landlord participation in Section 8 has dipped nationwide due to financial constraints,
Bond hearing, initial appearance likely Thursday for fatal New Year’s hit-and-run
Anyone with information should immediately contact Fond du Lac County Sheriff's dispatch at 920-929-3390 and ask to speak with a crash investigator.
Truth Sandwich: Who’s behind Robin Vos’ DEI crusade?
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has waged a crusade against DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — practices in higher education and state government.
DOJ: ‘Significant milestone’ in policing reform
Court approved a 2017 consent decree to address deficiencies identified by the federal investigation, including transport practices that placed detainees at significant risk of harm.
Court ruling blocking JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines sparks Justice Department praise
Justice Department officials praised the court's decision.
Wisconsin Senate passes bills clearing the way for electric vehicle charging stations across state
The measure would create a 3-cent per kilowatt hour excise tax on electricity sold at a charging station.
Supreme Court suspends lawyer who has been disciplined 14 times since ’79
Though he has practiced for over 50 years, he has faced discipline that spans over 43 years of his practice.
Evers taps Kristy Nieto to be PSC Commissioner, slams Wisconsin Republicans over Huebner termination
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Tuesday he is appointing Kristy Nieto, currently a division administrator for energy regulation and analysis at the PSC, as PSC commissioner. Evers criticized Wisconsin State Senate Republicans Tuesday for the termination of Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner. According to Evers, Tuesday’s vote, “is yet anothe[...]
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
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