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Sep 1, 2023

Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledged Thursday that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow even as he rejected criticism over his failure to report trips in previous years.

Sep 1, 2023

Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that's leading to a growing number of lawsuits.

Sep 1, 2023

FBI updates photo of University of Wisconsin bomber wanted for 53 years

More than 50 years after a Vietnam War-era bombing on the University of Wisconsin campus that killed a researcher, the FBI on Thursday released age-processed photographs of a suspect who has thus far evaded law enforcement and been referred to as "Wisconsin's state ghost."

Janet Protasiewicz
Aug 31, 2023

Wisconsin’s new liberal Supreme Court justice hasn’t heard a case but Republicans may impeach

Even before the newly elected justice who gave liberals a one-seat majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has heard a case, Republican lawmakers are talking about taking the unprecedented step of impeaching and removing her from office. And they have the votes to do it.

Aug 31, 2023

Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County district attorney.

Aug 31, 2023

Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution’s insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

As former President Donald Trump dominates the Republican presidential primary, some liberal groups and legal experts contend that a rarely used clause of the Constitution prevents him from being president after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Aug 31, 2023

Vatican sovereign immunity upheld

A lawsuit brought by four plaintiffs who were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests when they were children has been dismissed.

Aug 31, 2023

EEOC proposes ‘expansive’ Pregnant Worker Act rule

Attorneys see the newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as painting the employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush.

Aug 31, 2023

Effects of website designer ruling uncertain

The court’s decision sparked anger and confusion from LGBTQ activists and legal experts.

Milwaukee Crime
Aug 30, 2023

Milwaukee Police Granted Re-accreditation from WILEAG

MPD needed to comply with over 260 standards in order to achieve re-accredited status.

FBI
Aug 30, 2023

Qakbot Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Takedown

The FBI was able to gain access to Qakbot infrastructure and identify over 700,000 computers worldwide.

Aug 30, 2023

Election deniers rail in Wisconsin as state Senate moves toward firing top election official

Republicans who control the Legislature called the hearing to consider whether to reappoint Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe.

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