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May 15, 2024

U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement

On Monday, May 13, the names of more than 280 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 who have been added to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial were read during a Candlelight Vigil.

May 15, 2024

Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District

The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Wisconsin Capitol
May 15, 2024

Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action

Evers said in his veto message that he objected to the bill because it would limit the DNR's authority to hold polluters liable.

May 15, 2024

Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, instances of pro-Palestinian protesters blocking roadways have occurred across the country.

May 15, 2024

University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources

If the alteration is approved, it will take effect immediately.

May 15, 2024

Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing

Federal, state and local law enforcement investigated the case.

May 14, 2024

UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences

"Chancellor Mone has been negligent in his duty to ensure all students feel and are safe on campus." - Jewish Community response

May 14, 2024

Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap

"Wisconsin is one of the hardest states to prove a malpractice claim" - Attorney

May 14, 2024

Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial

Michael Cohen's home and office were raided by the FBI in 2018.

May 14, 2024

Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes

WILL: Biden’s margin would have been substantially narrower without drop boxes.

May 14, 2024

Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators

Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin.

May 14, 2024

Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture

Defendant also mailed a thumb drive containing 64 videos of monkey torture to a co-conspirator in Wisconsin.

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