Milwaukee to pay $2M to family of man who died in squad car
The city of Milwaukee will pay $2 million to the family of a man who died in the back of a police squad car in 2011.
Wisconsin voters could take selfies with ballot under bill
Wisconsin voters could legally take selfies with their marked election ballot under a proposal in the state Legislature.
Former district attorney loses another public records fight
A former Vilas County district attorney has lost another court battle seeking to block the release of public records related to a closed investigation into him.
Wisconsin Republicans defend born-alive abortion bill (UPDATE)
Republican lawmakers defended their bill that would require abortion providers to care for babies who survive abortion attempts or face prison, telling the Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday that the measure would uphold the sanctity of life.
Wisconsin baby sitter pleads not guilty to killing infant
A Wisconsin baby sitter accused of killing a 2-month-old boy last fall has pleaded not guilty.
Ex-Milwaukee schools official pleads guilty to bribery
The former president of the Milwaukee Public Schools board of directors has pleaded guilty in an alleged bribery scheme.
Wisconsin GOP renews anti-abortion push
The decades-old fight over abortion rights in Wisconsin is heating up again as Republican legislators push a quartet of bills designed to curtail the practice despite Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' opposition.
Vos to appeal ruling allowing deposition over redistricting
Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos plans to appeal a ruling that would allow a group of Democratic voters to question him about election boundaries.
C u in court: Text messages now remind defendants to show up
Courts around the country are embracing text messages as a way to nudge people into showing up for their hearings.
Police: 2 Seymour children were slain, adult died by suicide
Authorities say two children found dead in a Seymour home were slain and an adult man found dead in the home killed himself.
Milwaukee unveils new program to help reduce overdose deaths
Milwaukee officials say they're working on a plan to help stem the opioid crisis by making access to treatment easier and following up with people who have overdosed.
Justice Clarence Thomas’ moment may finally have arrived
Clarence Thomas has been a Supreme Court justice for nearly three decades. It may finally be his moment.
Legal News
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant issued for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
- People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
- Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’
- Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects
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