Wisconsin elections officials scale back security proposal
Wisconsin elections officials scaled back a plan on Tuesday to buy scores of new loaner computers for local clerks who are using outdated systems that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, saying the proposal is too expensive.
Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging coal rules
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants.
Winton named Washburn County Circuit Court judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Angeline Winton to be a Washburn County Circuit Court judge.
Wisconsin Republicans push mental-health bills
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are circulating a package of bills designed to improve access to mental health services in the state.
West Allis mother accused of leaving children in hot car
A suburban Milwaukee mother is charged with child neglect after her two young children were found alone in a hot car outside a Target store.
Worker’s comp division rolls out e-warrant filing system
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development Division of Worker's Compensation has rolled out a new electronic warrant filing system that, according to the DWD, streamlines the process to file warrants and will save tens of thousands of dollars annually.
Elections officials to consider security upgrades, outreach
The Wisconsin Elections Commission will consider spending up to $810,000 to improve local clerks' computer security and start an outreach program to dispel myths about election security.
Man convicted in fatal beating gets 6 years in prison
A man convicted in a fatal beating in Dane County has been sentenced to six years in prison for holding the victim down while another defendant repeatedly punched him.
Officials: Juvenile threatens Jehovah’s Witness in Beaver Dam
Dodge County sheriff's officials say a juvenile is responsible for threats made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Beaver Dam.
Woman arrested in fatal Barron County stabbing
A man has been fatally stabbed in a small Barron County village and a woman has been arrested.
Dodge County to ID alleged drunken drivers on social media
Law-enforcement authorities in Dodge County say anyone arrested on suspension of drunken driving will be identified and have their photos posted on social media.
Judge rejects bid for new trial in ‘Making a Murderer’ case
A judge has rejected a man's bid for a new trial in a Wisconsin killing featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."
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- 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
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- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by Benchmark Litigation
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
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