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DOJ: Beloit officer shoots man who tried to take gun
A Beloit police sergeant shot and injured a man who attacked the officer and tried to take his or her gun, according to state investigators.
Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of violating George Floyd's civil rights, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd's neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in the Black man's death.
Evers’ maps would keep, but reduce Republican majorities
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday submitted redistricting plans to the Wisconsin Supreme Court that would not be as favorable to Republicans as the one approved by the Legislature, but would still maintain their majorities in the state Senate and Assembly.
Police: Speeding driver ran red light, caused fatal crash
A traffic crash in Madison that killed three people and injured a fourth person was caused by a speeding driver who ran a red light, police said Wednesday.
Vos: Wisconsin GOP election probe to go longer, cost more
Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday said the investigation he ordered into the 2020 presidential election will spill into next year and cost more money, factors he blamed on Democrats who are fighting subpoenas.
Wisconsin attorney general won’t enforce any abortion ban
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul said in an interview Tuesday that he would not investigate or prosecute anyone for having an abortion should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade and a currently unenforceable state ban takes effect.
Lawyer: Ex-pain clinic owner sentenced to 20 years to appeal
The attorney for a Wisconsin woman sentenced to 20 years in prison on accusations she illegally prescribed opioids out of her pain clinic plans to appeal on grounds that a federal judge made a mistake.
Key Wisconsin Republican wants end to GOP-led election probe
The Wisconsin Republican who leads the Senate Elections Committee said Monday that the GOP-ordered review of the 2020 election is riling up people who don't understand elections and that it needs to end.
Milwaukee submits bid for Republican National Convention
The city of Milwaukee has submitted its bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Supreme Court rejects appeal over press access in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a conservative think tank over Gov. Tony Evers' decision to exclude the group's writers from press briefings.
Bill allows UW System to negotiate tuition reciprocity
A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Assembly would give the University of Wisconsin System authority over tuition reciprocity with Minnesota.
Green Bay man gets 5 years in prison for 18th OWI conviction
A Green Bay man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his 18th drunken-driving conviction.
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