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Oct 21, 2020

Prosecutor: Man admits to disposing of bodies of brothers

A Missouri man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin admitted to authorities that he disposed of the bodies but denied killing the men, a prosecutor told a judge on Tuesday.

Oct 21, 2020

Democrats: Justices’ 4-4 tie in election case ominous sign

With Amy Coney Barrett expected to join the Supreme Court as early as next week, the court's action in a Pennsylvania voting case has heightened fears among Democrats about the court being asked to decide a post-election dispute and with it, the winner of the White House.

Oct 20, 2020

There is a coronavirus outbreak among Waukesha County court staff and deputies, public defender says

A courtroom discussion during an unsuccessful effort to postpone a trial in the Waukesha County Courthouse has revealed what are believed to be numerous specific cases of COVID-19 infections within the campus.

Oct 20, 2020

Cveykus announces campaign for District III Court of Appeals

The Wausau attorney Rick Cveykus is running for Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge in District III, which covers the northern half of the state.

Oct 20, 2020

Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google

The Justice Department sued Google on Tuesday for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers.

Oct 20, 2020

Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail

A Wisconsin man charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been released from jail after posting a $10,000 cash bail.

Oct 20, 2020

Wisconsin resumes COVID-19 updates after weekend upgrade

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade, and reported nearly triple its normal number of negative tests as it caught up.

Oct 20, 2020

South Milwaukee police officer fatally shoots armed man

Authorities say a South Milwaukee police officer shot and killed an armed man Monday afternoon after the man fired at the officer.

Oct 19, 2020

Applicants wanted for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 4

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Winnebago County Circuit Court.

Oct 19, 2020

Wisconsin county says ballot misprint will delay count

Officials in a northeastern Wisconsin county said Monday that a technical ballot misprint will most likely delay the counting of some absentee ballots on Election Day, but they reassured the public that all ballots will be counted.

Oct 19, 2020

Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit order back into effect

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order on Monday from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration restricting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of their capacity. The capacity limits order was issued Oct. 6 by Andrea Palm, secretary of […]

Oct 19, 2020

Wisconsin suspends coronavirus totals during computer work

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has suspended the reporting of new COVID-19 totals until early next week while its computer system undergoes an upgrade.

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