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Oct 10, 2019

Judge won’t lower bond for man accused of shooting officer

A judge in La Crosse County has refused to reduce bond for a man accused of shooting a police officer.

Oct 9, 2019

Milwaukee man denied $275,000 claim for dismissed attempted-homicide charge

A Milwaukee man who spent more than six years in prison for a dismissed attempted-homicide charge won't receive monetary compensation for his time. The State of Wisconsin Claims Board denied Michael Winston's $275,000 claim on Tuesday.

Oct 9, 2019

Wisconsin GOP to let disabled Democratic lawmaker call in

A paralyzed Wisconsin lawmaker would be allowed to call into committee meetings he can't attend in person under rule changes Republicans released on Tuesday to meet demands the Democrat made nearly a year ago.

Oct 9, 2019

Large-scale methamphetamine bust at Appleton area hotel

Authorities say a drug raid at a hotel near Appleton could be the largest methamphetamine bust ever in northeastern Wisconsin.

Oct 8, 2019

Judge White celebrates diversity, new staff at State of the Court address

Milwaukee County Chief Judge Maxine White celebrated diversity in the court during her State of the Court address at the Wisconsin Club on Tuesday afternoon.

Oct 8, 2019

Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors

The state Senate has approved a bill that would force the state, municipalities and universities to continue paying health-insurance premiums for the immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers who are killed in the line of duty.

Oct 8, 2019

Wisconsin’s hemp industry to get boost under bill

Wisconsin's hemp industry would remain under state control as it enters its second year under a bill the state Senate approved on Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2019

Senate OKs bill allowing kids to run lemonade stands

Children in Wisconsin could legally operate lemonade stands under a bill the state Senate has passed.

Oct 8, 2019

Senate OKs bill clearing path for e-bikes in Wisconsin

Bikes with small rechargeable electric motors that are gaining in popularity would be regulated in a new way under a bill the Wisconsin Legislature has passed.

Oct 8, 2019

Wisconsin Republicans set to support F-35s in Madison

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate are preparing to vote on a resolution supporting a plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to an Air National Guard base in Madison.

Oct 8, 2019

Wisconsin Senate passes new protocols for sexual-assault kits (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Senate is poised to approve bills that would establish new protocols for storing and tracking kits used to process sexual-assault evidence.

Oct 8, 2019

Man pleads not guilty in case tied to missing brothers

A Missouri man has pleaded not guilty to tampering with a vehicle rented by two missing Wisconsin brothers.

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