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Judge orders DNR to start wolf hunt this month
A judge ordered the state Department of Natural Resources on Thursday to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November.
Wisconsin biologist charged with lying about caviar scheme
Prosecutors charged the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' top sturgeon expert Thursday with obstructing an investigation into allegations that his employees have been funneling the valuable fish's eggs to a network of caviar processors under the guise of a scientific study.
Matthew Krueger, Scott Blader to resign as US attorneys
The U.S. attorneys for Wisconsin’s Eastern and Western District are resigning from their positions as the districts’ chief law enforcement officers. Matthew Krueger, who serves the Eastern District, and Scott Blader, who serves the Western District, announced their resignations on Thursday. The announcements come as the U.S. Justice Department said it will ask U.S. attorneys who […[...]
Split court declines Fond du Lac lawyer’s petition for reinstatement
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to reinstate a Fond du Lac attorney found guilty of pocketing thousands of dollars worth of his firm's legal fees.
JFC approves farm runoff settlements, dismissal of multi-state post office suit
Wisconsin's Joint Committee on Finance has approved three settlements and the Wisconsin Department of Justice's request for dismissal of a multi-state lawsuit over post-office policies.
Rittenhouse, accused of violating bond, going before judge
An Illinois 18-year-old charged with killing two people during street protests in Kenosha last summer faces a judge Thursday with prosecutors asking that he be re-arrested.
Evers renewing call for Medicaid expansion opposed by GOP
Gov. Tony Evers will try again to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing Wednesday that his state budget proposal will also have more than $150 million in other health initiatives, including bolstering student mental health support, addressing the opioid crisis and increasing telehealth accessibility.
Former Justice Butler endorses Cunningham for Kenosha County Circuit Court
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Butler has endorsed Angela Cunningham in the race for a seat on Branch 6 of the Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Brian Waterman promoted to shareholder at Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet
Brian J. Waterman has been promoted to shareholder of the Waukesha firm Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet.
Man who killed 2 in Wisconsin had long criminal history
A man who killed two men in eastern Wisconsin before being fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy had a history of criminal offenses dating back more than a decade, officials said.
Wisconsin Supreme Court asked to block statewide mask order
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, filed less than a week after the Legislature struck down a previous order and the governor quickly issued a new one. The prominent Republican donor Jere Fabick asked the […]
Wisconsin retirement ‘crisis’ target of new recommendations
A bipartisan task force that examined a looming retirement-savings crisis in Wisconsin is recommending a series of steps to improve the outlook, including the establishment of first-of-their kind savings accounts for every child born in the state, accounts that could be tapped for big purchases and saved for retirement.
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