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Oct 27, 2021

Wisconsin lawmakers to send anti-abortion bills to governor

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was poised to give final approval Wednesday to a package of anti-abortion bills that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is all-but certain to veto.

Oct 26, 2021

Vos says more subpoenas, longer election probe possible

The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly, who ordered an investigation into the 2020 presidential election, said Tuesday that more subpoenas may be needed and that the work could stretch into 2022.

Oct 26, 2021

Judge sets final ground rules for Rittenhouse trial evidence

A Wisconsin judge laid out the final ground rules Monday on what evidence will be allowed when Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial next week for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality, ruling he'll permit testimony from the defense's use-of-force expert and on how police welcomed Rittenhouse and others carrying guns during the demonstration.

Oct 25, 2021

Wisconsin Republicans plan 2nd election investigation

Wisconsin Republicans plan to launch another investigation of 2020 election administration, GOP leaders announced Monday.

Oct 25, 2021

Hearing may settle use-of-force experts at Rittenhouse trial

A judge may decide at a hearing Monday whether use-of-force experts can testify at Kyle Rittenhouse's trial for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin last year.

Oct 25, 2021

Judge sets December hearing on blocking election subpoena

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge on Monday set a December hearing on whether to block a subpoena demanding records from state elections officials. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman sent subpoenas earlier this month to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the state’s five largest cities demanding election records and ordering officials, including WEC […]

Wisconsin 2024 Presidential Primary
Oct 25, 2021

Wisconsin audit finds elections are ‘safe and secure’

A highly anticipated nonpartisan audit of the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin released Friday did not identify any widespread fraud in the battleground state, which a key Republican legislative leader said shows its elections are "safe and secure."

Oct 25, 2021

Judge issues injunction blocking Wisconsin fall wolf hunt

A judge last week halted Wisconsin's fall wolf season two weeks before hunters were set to take to the woods, siding with wildlife advocacy groups who argued that holding the hunt would be unconstitutional.

Oct 25, 2021

Hupy receives National Board of Trial Advocacy award

Michael Hupy has received the 2021 National Board of Trial Advocacy President’s Award.

Oct 25, 2021

Davis|Kuelthau’s Bendel appointed shareholder

Davis|Kuelthau has announced that the Board of Directors has approved Michael Bendel as a shareholder of the firm.

Oct 22, 2021

Ex-Wisconsin teacher gets 12 years for secret videotapes

A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison after reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

Oct 22, 2021

Hayes appointed as Vilas County district attorney

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Karl Hayes to serve as Vilas County district attorney.

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