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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.
Evers signs pandemic relief package despite misgivings (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin state Senate passed a sweeping coronavirus relief package during a messy virtual session Wednesday and sent the bill on to Gov. Tony Evers to sign.
Supreme Court finds appellate court ‘jumped the gun’ in lawsuit over MSA provision
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has found the Court of Appeals "short-circuited" a circuit court by issuing a constructive trust in the absence of fact-finding.
Racine law firm founder dies of COVID-19
Racine attorney John W. Knuteson has died of COVID-19. The 70 year old died at his home, according to an obituary posted on Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home's website.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs virus bill in first virtual session
The Wisconsin Assembly overwhelmingly approved a sweeping coronavirus relief bill Tuesday during a virtual session, the first time state lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic began in the United States.
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