Feds warn of terror threat on US soil while cybersecurity remains top priority for Wisconsin courts
Federal agencies are working closely with state and local law enforcement partners to mitigate threats.
Prosecutor asks judge to revoke bond for Harrison Floyd in Georgia election case
The Georgia prosecutor pursuing a case against former President Donald Trump and others on Wednesday asked a judge to revoke the bond of defendant Harrison Floyd, saying he has been intimidating witnesses and codefendants in the case.
Illegal border crossings decline 14%
Illegal border crossings from Mexico fell 14% in October from a month earlier, U.S. authorities said Tuesday, ending a three-month streak of big increases.
Trump wins case to stay on ballot in Michigan
Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state's primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump's candidacy with a Civil War-era Constitutional clause.
Mayor sought to bar reporter from City Hall
Mayor allegedly asked local police department to seek a court order barring a journalist from gathering facts.
Sharing complaint with reporter did not waive privilege, appeals court rules
Attorneys do not waive the attorney-client or work product privilege by giving a copy of a final, signed complaint to a reporter before it is served or filed, the Court of Appeals ruled Monday, Nov. 6.
Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court: 2024 budget changes
Officials: 2024 Budget delivers a major win for access to justice in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee deputy city attorney may have done private legal work even while under scrutiny, inspector general says
A deputy city attorney in Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer's office has continued appearing in court on behalf of his private law firm even as he was under scrutiny over allegations that he was performing private work on city time, Milwaukee's inspector general said Monday.
Kforce Staffing settles with Feds for $900,000 over hiring discrimination claims
Under the terms of the settlement, Kforce will pay $690,000 in civil penalties to the United States and set aside $230,000 to compensate affected workers.
Wisconsin Republicans pass $2B tax cut heading for a veto by Gov. Tony Evers
Under the bill, the DNR would need landowners' permission to test their water for PFAS and would be responsible for remediation at contaminated sites where the responsible party is unknown or can't pay for the work.
Wisconsin Legislature passes liquor law overhauls opposed by private wedding venues
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state's liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
Jury convicts Pewaukee woman of poisoning family friend with Visine eye drops
Defendant also was found guilty of stealing nearly $300,000.
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- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- 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
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