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Feb 28, 2020

Wisconsin court overturns ruling ordering voter purge

A Wisconsin appeals court on Friday overturned a ruling that ordered the removal of up to 209,000 people from the state's voter rolls.

Feb 28, 2020

Woman sentenced for embezzling, impersonating lawyer

A West Allis woman has been sentenced to two year in prison for embezzling about $30,000 from her former employer and impersonating an attorney.

Feb 28, 2020

Ousted leaders of Milwaukee’s DNC host committee replaced

New leaders of the Democratic National Convention's local committee in Milwaukee were announced Friday, replacing previous ones who were fired amid allegations that they oversaw a toxic work environment.

Feb 28, 2020

Kaul, attorneys general reach $1.6B agreement with opioid manufacturer

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and other state attorneys general have reached a $1.6 billion trust agreement with the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the U.S.

Feb 28, 2020

Building Commission approves $348.1M for Lincoln Hills replacement, other projects

The Wisconsin Building Commission approved $348.1 million for projects across the state, including grant funds for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth to replace Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools.

Feb 27, 2020

Feds charge 24 people from Milwaukee drug-trafficking outfit

Federal authorities in Wisconsin said Thursday they have charged 24 people associated with a violent drug-trafficking organization in Milwaukee known as the Buffum Meinecke Boys.

Feb 27, 2020

Wisconsin Elections Commission scolds 6 unnamed places

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is warning six unnamed places in the state that if they don't quickly improve their outdated computer systems that are susceptible to hacking, they will be publicly scolded.

Feb 27, 2020

von Briesen adds 3 lawyers to Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha offices

Three new lawyers are joining von Briesen's Wisconsin offices. The firm announced on Thursday that it has hired Joshua Cronin, John Rubin and Brian Seidl.

Feb 27, 2020

DOJ assisting with investigation into ‘gut-wrenching’ Milwaukee shooting

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is assisting with the investigation into a deadly shooting at a Milwaukee brewery.

Feb 27, 2020

New trial on tap for Wisconsin man convicted of killing wife

A Wisconsin appellate court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted in the poisoning death in 1998 of his wife.

Feb 27, 2020

Michigan adoption fraudster sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Michigan woman who ripped off dozens of couples seeking to adopt children while spending their money on luxury handbags, jewelry and house work was sentenced Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison, although a judge said a life term would be more appropriate.

Feb 27, 2020

Congressman seeks investigation of church’s sex abuse deals

A congressman is asking the Department of Justice to investigate settlements to two men who say they were victims of clergy abuse at a Catholic school in Mississippi.

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