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Aug 13, 2019

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elections officials scaled back a plan on Tuesday to buy scores of new loaner computers for local clerks who are using outdated systems that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, saying the proposal is too expensive.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 13, 2019

Winton named Washburn County Circuit Court judge

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Angeline Winton to be a Washburn County Circuit Court judge.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 13, 2019

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.

Aug 12, 2019

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.

Aug 12, 2019

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.

Aug 12, 2019

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.

Aug 12, 2019

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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