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Wisconsin Tavern League calls for opening bars by May 1
The Tavern League of Wisconsin is calling on Gov. Tony Evers to allow bars and restaurants to reopen on May 1, more than three weeks ahead of the end of the current stay-at-home order that has forced the closure of most nonessential businesses.
2 test positive for COVID-19 at Milwaukee County Jail
Two people at the Milwaukee County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Battleground power plays rage as everyday politics go quiet
Door-knocking? Over. Local party activity? Some Facebook traffic, if that. Throughout various swing states, the coronavirus has put politics on an uneasy pause.
Wisconsin justices consider scaling back Evers’ veto powers (UPDATE)
The state Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday in a pair of lawsuits seeking to rein in the governor's partial veto authority.
2 Wisconsin prison escapees recaptured in northern Illinois
Two prisoners who escaped from a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin have been recaptured in northern Illinois.
Legal counsel signals delay unlikely in Wisconsin US House election
Gov. Tony Evers' legal counsel signaled Thursday that the May 12 special election in northern Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District will likely go on as scheduled, a week after he said the governor was eyeing delaying it due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Marquette County sheriff sued for threatening teen over COVID-19 Instagram post
A teenager and her parents are suing the Marquette County Sheriff for threatening to arrest them over an Instagram post the teen wrote about having COVID-19.
Evers extends Wisconsin stay-at-home order until May 26
Gov. Tony Evers decided on Thursday to extend Wisconsin's stay-at-home order for another month, keeping nonessential businesses closed until after the Memorial Day holiday weekend to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Walworth County attorney’s license suspended in 7th disciplinary action
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken its seventh disciplinary action against a Walworth County attorney, suspending his law license for 60 days.
State Bar proposes eliminating $4 dues increase, citing pandemic
The State Bar of Wisconsin is asking its Board of Governors to eliminate the $4 dues increase proposed in its 2021 budget to help lawyers who are struggling with financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2 escape from Columbia prison in Portage
Sheriff's officials say two prisoners have escaped from the state maximum-security prison in Portage.
State Supreme Court to hear April oral arguments using Zoom
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments using online videoconferencing in April.
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- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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