UW leader pledges return to in-person learning this spring
A top official said Monday that University of Wisconsin System students will be allowed to return to campus for the spring semester and take more in-person courses, hoping that more robust COVID-19 testing will help stave off the types of outbreaks that forced the system to turn to online-only instruction a few weeks into the fall semester.
Lawyer: No resolution over ex-Milwaukee chief’s ouster
Talks to determine the future of Milwaukee's former police chief after a judge ruled he was improperly demoted ended Monday without a resolution.
Morales starts bid to retain seat on Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Judge Reyna Morales has begun a campaign to remain on Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42.
Remembering Shirley Abrahamson: Justices, lawmakers offer condolences
After news of the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, many who knew Abrahamson personally and professionally are offering their condolences.
Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is moving to act on a $900 billion pandemic-relief legislation, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Following predecessor’s absences, Waushara County DA seeks to restore confidence in office
Matthew Leusink, the new Waushara County district attorney, has no doubt that he has a lot of work ahead of him.
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.
Judge gives Milwaukee’s ousted police chief job back
A judge has given Milwaukee's ousted police chief his job back, just a day after the board that demoted him selected a new acting chief.
Wisconsin, Michigan file motion to join federal Google antitrust lawsuit
Wisconsin and Michigan are planning to join a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of Act 10 lawsuit
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's Act 10.
Oklahoma man to be arraigned next month in court attack
An Oklahoma man accused of trying to bite sheriff's deputies and stab one with a pen during a courtroom scuffle in Wisconsin is facing and arraignment in January on felony charges.
High court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Donald Trump's plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives.
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- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
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- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
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