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DNR: Guard responsible for contamination at airport
State regulators say the Wisconsin Air National Guard is responsible for contaminating soil and groundwater in and around Madison's Truax Field and needs to clean up the toxic chemicals or be faced with legal action.
Officer-involved shooting investigated in Monroe County
Monroe County sheriff's officials say an officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Leon, which is south of Sparta.
Wisconsin Assembly to attempt first veto overrides in 11 years
The Wisconsin Assembly plans to attempt its first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Gov. Tony Evers.
Ex-felon pleads not guilty in woman found in concrete case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-felon has pleaded not guilty to killing a 24-year-old adult-entertainment model and encasing her body in a concrete structure found in the desert outside Las Vegas. Christopher Santo Prestipino’s attorney, William Terry, declined to comment Tuesday following their appearance in Nevada state court. The 45-year-old Prestipino has been indicted on […]
Wisconsin GOP-controlled Senate fires agriculture secretary
The Republican-controlled Senate fired the state agriculture secretary on Tuesday, and the Democratic governor who appointed him watched quietly a row behind lawmakers before using profanity to blast the process.
Acid attack suspect once held hunters at gunpoint
The 61-year-old white man accused of throwing acid on a Hispanic man's face in Milwaukee once held four hunters at gunpoint on his Wisconsin property during a chilling encounter.
Northern Wisconsin attorney appointed as Burnett County DA
Burnett County's special prosecutor is taking on the role of district attorney for the county. Gov. Tony Evers announced James Rennicke's appointment as Burnett County district attorney on Tuesday.
Senate OKs bills setting tougher drunken driving penalties (UPDATE)
The state Senate has signed off on two bills that would stiffen drunken-driving penalties — and possibly generate millions of dollars in new prison costs.
Man convicted of manslaughter, not murder, for fatal beating
A 19-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in northeast Iowa has been found guilty of a lesser crime.
Eminent domain, road with ‘lengthy, complex litigation history’ at center of Supreme Court lawsuit
A Dane County road with a “lengthy and relatively complex litigation history” is at the center of an eminent domain case in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Karofsky gains judicial endorsements in 2020 Supreme Court race
Dane County circuit court judge Jill Karofsky has gained more endorsements in her 2020 race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. She said on Monday that 48 Wisconsin judges are supporting her campaign.
Hispanic man says acid attacker accused him of invading US
Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, "why did you come here and invade my country?"
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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