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Racine shooting
May 22, 2023

DOJ investigating Racine Co traffic stop that turned into fatal shooting

Officers gave commands for the subject to come out, but the subject refused to follow officer orders, authorities said.

May 21, 2023

Investigators: Man who killed Wisconsin officers had history of domestic problems

Perry was wanted on a warrant for failing to pay child support.

May 21, 2023

Wisconsin man charged with hacking sports betting accounts

Joseph Garrison, 18, and others allegedly stole roughly $600,000 from 1,600 accounts on an unnamed sports betting site

May 21, 2023

Driver faces charges in Milwaukee crash that killed 5 people, including 1-year-old girl

Assistant District Attorney Arthur Thexton faulted Sandifer for not making sure the teenagers were wearing seatbelts.

NAACP Florida
May 21, 2023

NAACP issues advisory against Florida travel over DeSantis ‘hostile’ policy

The travel advisory issued Saturday by the NAACP Board of Directors was issued as a direct result of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools,” officials said in a written statement.

Taylor Swift
May 19, 2023

Taylor Swift comes out against Trump, again

Despite Swift being warned that speaking out against Trump puts her at risk for losing fans, the popstar said she wishes he had done it sooner.

May 19, 2023

Milwaukee Police launch athletic league (MPAL)

By Steve Schuster [email protected] On Friday, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention and the United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM), announced the launch of the Milwaukee Police Athletic League (MPAL). The Police Athletic League (PAL) is a national crime prevention initiative rooted in the belief that all youth […]

May 19, 2023

IRS granted tax-exempt status to extremists, including Oath Keepers

By Elizabeth Schmidt, UMass Amherst When someone mentions nonprofits, chances are you picture homeless shelters, free medical clinics, museums and other groups that you believe are doing good one way or another. Most of these organizations are legitimate. But not all nonprofits are principled or embrace missions everyone considers worthy of the tax-exempt status that the […]

Supreme Court
May 19, 2023

Supreme Court rules Warhol violated photo copyright in Prince art

In a dissent, Kagan asked, “If Warhol does not get credit for transformative copying, who will?” She was joined in her dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts.

May 19, 2023

IRS to test own free e-filing system in ’24 pilot program

The IRS’s existing free e-file option, available to lower income taxpayers who qualify, will remain in place.

May 19, 2023

Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under Illinois bill

The Illinois House passed the bill Wednesday in an 81-31 vote after it was approved by the Senate, 44-8.

May 19, 2023

TikTok content creators file lawsuit over Montana ban

More than half the U.S. states, including Montana, and the federal government have banned TikTok from government- owned devices.

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