Gay principal alleges discrimination in lawsuit
A former Racine County principal alleges in a federal lawsuit that Raymond School District officials fired him because of his sexual orientation.
Milwaukee election error delays primary results
A Milwaukee election worker pressed the wrong tabulator button, delaying Aug. 11 primary results for hours, though officials say vote totals were accurate.
Lake Michigan beach access case tests state law
A Shorewood trespassing appeal could clarify Wisconsin law on public access to Lake Michigan beaches under the state's public trust doctrine.
Fond du Lac woman sentenced in fatal fentanyl case
A Fond du Lac woman was sentenced to six years in prison for supplying drugs linked to a 29-year-old man's fatal fentanyl overdose in Wausau.
Milwaukee election error prompts lawmaker scrutiny
A Milwaukee election error delayed primary results after five flash drives contained audit logs instead of absentee ballot vote tallies.
State sues Trump administration over ACA rule
Wisconsin joins 21 states suing the Trump administration over an Obamacare rule they say could increase premiums and cause health coverage losses.
Ex-Marquette lacrosse player bound over for homicide trial
Former Marquette lacrosse player Peter McColgan faces two reckless homicide charges in a Milwaukee crash that killed two teammates.
Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic governor primary
David Crowley narrowly defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary and will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
Milwaukee school board sues ex-member for overpayment
Milwaukee's school board sued former member Aisha Carr to recover more than $5,000 it says she received in payments after resigning in 2024.
Rudolph couple charged with felony child neglect
A Rudolph couple faces felony child neglect charges after a girl was hospitalized with severe malnutrition and untreated wounds in Marshfield.
Pound man sentenced to prison for shooting friend
A Pound man was sentenced to 3½ years in prison after shooting his friend in the leg with a rifle in 2025 and later reaching a plea deal.
Winnebago County Judge Scott Woldt faces misconduct panel
Winnebago County Judge Scott Woldt faces a Wisconsin judicial misconduct panel over allegations involving attorneys, campaign conduct and courtroom remarks.
Legal News
- Gay principal alleges discrimination in lawsuit
- Milwaukee election error delays primary results
- Lake Michigan beach access case tests state law
- Fond du Lac woman sentenced in fatal fentanyl case
- Milwaukee election error prompts lawmaker scrutiny
- State sues Trump administration over ACA rule
- Ex-Marquette lacrosse player bound over for homicide trial
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