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Apr 30, 2020

2 arrested after three overdose in Lafayette County

Two men have been arrested after three people were found unresponsive of drug overdoses in Lafayette County on Wednesday.

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Apr 30, 2020

‘Faithful guardian of the Constitution’: High court honors Dan Kelly

The Wisconsin Supreme Court honored Justice Dan Kelly for his time on the high court, with Justice Rebecca Bradley calling him a "faithful guardian of the Constitution" and a good friend.

Apr 30, 2020

New ABA pro bono portal connects lawyers with volunteer opportunities

A new database aims to connect attorneys with nationwide pro bono opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020

Evers’ attorney warns of safe-at-home patchwork

Gov. Tony Evers' attorney is warning that Wisconsin would see a confusing patchwork of county stay-at-home orders if the state Supreme Court strikes down the existing statewide mandate.

Apr 29, 2020

Supreme Court considers gambling statutes in phone-charging lawsuit

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is weighing what should rightfully be considered a gambling machine under state statute.

Apr 29, 2020

Republicans praise Evers’ spending cuts and call for more

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered state agencies to reduce spending by 5% between now and July, drawing praise on Wednesday from Republicans who called for even more reductions in the face of steep revenue drops stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020

52 who worked or voted in Wisconsin election have COVID-19

There are no plans to postpone or otherwise alter a special congressional election in Wisconsin that is less than two weeks away, even though more than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during the state's presidential primary this month have tested positive for COVID-19.

Apr 29, 2020

4 of 5 killed in Milwaukee shooting younger than 20

Four of the five people found fatally shot this week at a house in Milwaukee were younger than 20, police said.

Apr 29, 2020

Second woman arrested, accused of aiding prison escape

A second woman has been arrested and accused of helping two inmates who recently escaped from a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin.

Apr 28, 2020

Chief justice establishes statewide COVID-19 courts task force (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack has established a statewide COVID-19 courts task force to recommend how the courts can safely continue jury trials and other court proceedings. The Wisconsin Courts COVID-19 Task Force will bring together participants from across the state to develop criteria meant to promote safe dealings in all courts and court […]

Apr 28, 2020

Unions seek to join lawsuit challenging stay-at-home order

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of labor unions asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday for permission to help defend Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order from Republicans who are trying to overturn it. The order, which was issued by state Department of Health Secretary Andrea Palm at Evers’ […]

Apr 28, 2020

Chicago attorney faced with reciprocal law license suspension for fatal crash

A Chicago attorney who lost his Illinois law license after a fatal drunken-driving crash may receive a reciprocal punishment in Wisconsin.

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