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Sep 14, 2021

Nearly 70% of state executive branch workers vaccinated

Almost 70% of state executive branch workers have received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tony Evers' administration said on Monday.

Sep 14, 2021

Election probe email raises security concerns in Wisconsin

An email signed by the leader of a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin sent to county clerks on Monday raised security concerns about its authenticity and what measures would be taken to protect sensitive information requested.

Sep 13, 2021

Wisconsin governor wants to intervene in redistricting case

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked a federal court on Monday to allow him to intervene in a lawsuit filed by fellow Democrats that seeks to have federal courts draw new boundary lines if the governor and Republican-controlled Legislature can't reach agreement.

Sep 13, 2021

Wisconsin election clerks told by investigator to keep data

The leader of a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin on Monday sent county clerks an email asking them to retain all records related to the election and notify him if any had been destroyed.

Sep 13, 2021

Kleefisch says she raised $1.2 million after launching bid

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says she raised $1.2 million from individuals in the days after she launched her campaign for governor on Thursday. Kleefisch, a Republican, announced the fundraising totals on Monday. That is on top of the $190,000 she had in her campaign account at the end of June. […]

Sep 13, 2021

Man sentenced to probation for pointing laser at aircraft

A Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty to a felony charge of pointing a laser at law enforcement aircraft during police brutality protests in 2020 has been sentenced to a year of probation.

Sep 10, 2021

Wisconsin GOP leaders pressured to sign election subpoenas

About 100 people who believe ongoing Republican-ordered investigations into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin aren't broad enough pressured the state's GOP legislative leadership on Friday to approve a more expansive review.

Sep 10, 2021

Woman who admitted to Slender Man attack to be freed Monday (UPDATE)

A judge was set to review a release plan Friday for a woman who has spent almost four years in a mental health facility after she admitted to taking part in the 2014 stabbing of a Wisconsin classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

Sep 10, 2021

Woman accused with abuse in Racine County

A woman accused of filming herself abusing a person in her care at a Racine County assisted living facility and distributing the video pleaded not guilty Thursday to 16 felony counts.

Sep 10, 2021

3 reporters ordered to testify about attack on state senator

Three reporters have been subpoenaed to testify at a Dane County trial for two women accused of attacking a state senator last year.

Sep 9, 2021

Wisconsin election investigator demands state preserve data

The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice leading Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' investigation of the November elections asked state officials Thursday to ensure that all records related to the election are preserved and to inform him of any evidence that's been destroyed.

Sep 9, 2021

Man pleads guilty to burning business during protest

A federal judge sentenced a Madison man Wednesday to five years in prison for trying to burn down a jewelry store during a police brutality protest last year.

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