In Wisconsin, a court that almost overturned Biden’s win flips to liberal control
Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick to be fired as soon as Protasiewicz is sworn in.
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit over military voting lists
A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a GOP state lawmaker's lawsuit over military voting records, saying Friday that the challenge should have been brought against a local elections official, not the statewide elections commission.
DA’s office to review case after suburban Milwaukee police car accidentally runs over woman
A woman died after a patrol car accidentally ran over her while she lay in a roadway, suburban Milwaukee police said Friday.
Marine staff sergeant found not guilty in 2021 death of recruit at South Carolina’s Parris Island
A staff sergeant who oversaw Marine training at South Carolina's Parris Island has been cleared of criminal responsibility in the death of a 19-year-old recruit in 2021.
Wisconsin man sues to keep boaters off flooded private land
A southeastern Wisconsin property owner tired of watching airboats travel across his land during floods has filed a lawsuit seeking to limit the public's right to use flooded rivers, lakes and streams.
Biden nominates magistrate judge for northern Indiana to 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals
President Joe Biden intends to nominate Joshua Kolar, a federal magistrate judge for northern Indiana, to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the White House announced Thursday.
Green Bay woman wasn’t mentally ill when she killed and dismembered a former boyfriend, jury finds
A Green Bay woman wasn't mentally ill when she killed and dismembered a former boyfriend and scattered his body parts at various locations, a jury found Thursday.
What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1
Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry.
Evers, Kaul join coalition in opposing 3M’s proposed PFAS settlement
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joining a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general, have announced their opposition to a proposed class action settlement with the 3M Company over claims of contamination of the drinking water supply.
Jury convicts Green Bay woman of killing, dismembering former boyfriend
A jury found a Green Bay woman guilty Wednesday of killing and dismembering a former boyfriend and scattering his body parts at various locations.
22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’
Attorneys asked a federal court to reject the proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contaminated water.
Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
Michael Best announced Tuesday the appointment of Sarah Alt as the chief process & AI officer. Alt joined Michael Best’s Innovation & Technology team in April 2021 and most recently held the position of Chief Business Process Officer. In this new role, Alt will be at the forefront of the firm’s AI initiatives, spearheading the […]
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- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Congress to formally investigate Secret Service
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
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