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Apr 25, 2019

Final Hagedorn margin nearly same as unofficial tally

The state Elections Commission is certifying Brian Hagedorn's victory over Lisa Neubauer in a Supreme Court race, with a final tally that differed from the unofficial count by just a handful of votes.

Apr 24, 2019

Federal officials to review Wisconsin Guard assault protocol

Federal military officials have agreed to review how the Wisconsin National Guard handles sexual-assault allegations in the wake of alleged incidents dating to 2002, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said on Wednesday.

Apr 24, 2019

Evers seeks applicants for register of deeds vacancy in Ashland County

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking candidates to fill a soon-to-be vacant register of deeds position in Ashland County.

Apr 24, 2019

Kenosha lawyer faces 9-month license suspension

A Kenosha lawyer faces a nine-month license suspension over allegations that he violated more than a dozen attorney-ethics rules.

Apr 24, 2019

US Supreme Court struggles with Wisconsin drunken-driving law

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with a Wisconsin law that allows law-enforcement officials to draw blood without a warrant from suspected drunken drivers who have become unconscious.

Apr 23, 2019

GETTING IN A TIF: Lawsuit questions Eau Claire’s use of development district

Eau Claire is faced with yet another legal challenge from familiar plaintiffs over its use of a development district after the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld its right to pay developers cash incentives last summer.

Apr 23, 2019

Judge denies Republicans’ attempt to join abortion lawsuit

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Wisconsin Republican lawmakers' attempt to intervene in a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging the state's abortion restrictions, saying in a strongly worded order that they presented no evidence that the Democratic attorney general wouldn't adequately defend the laws.

Apr 23, 2019

Federal lawsuit challenges student voter ID law

A new federal lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's requirements for what student-identification cards count for purposes of voting.

Apr 23, 2019

Evers seeking applicants for two Court of Appeals vacancies

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking candidates for two expected vacancies in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Apr 23, 2019

Evers promises to veto Republican-backed abortion bill

Gov. Tony Evers says he will veto a Republican-authored bill that could send doctors to prison for life if they fail to give medical care to babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt.

Apr 22, 2019

Wisconsin woman pleads guilty to terrorism charges

A Wisconsin mother of seven has agreed to plead guilty to trying to plan terrorist attacks on behalf of the Islamic State by distributing information on making explosives and biological weapons.

Apr 22, 2019

Madison police seek to limit number of late-night bars

Madison police want to reduce fights and criminal activity at campus-area bars by limiting the number of establishments that allow customers in after 1:30 a.m.

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