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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.

Sep 9, 2021

DNR won’t participate in meeting amidst appointee fight

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have taken the unprecedented step of refusing to participate in its policy board meeting later this month amidst a nasty fight over whether the panel's chairman must step down from his post.

Sep 9, 2021

Former candidate for sheriff charged again for child porn

A former candidate for Outagamie County sheriff has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing child pornography while he was appealing a previous conviction for distribution of child porn, prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Sep 8, 2021

GRGB attorneys earn Best Lawyers in America honors

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has several lawyers listed in the special Best Lawyers in America September Litigation issue.

Sep 8, 2021

US Supreme Court hanging up phone, back to in-person arguments

The justices are putting the "court" back in U.S. Supreme Court.

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