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Jun 8, 2021

‘Unprecedented’ revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget

Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see "unprecedented" revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023, news delivered Tuesday that led Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to call for more spending on education while Republicans urged caution and promised tax cuts.

Jun 8, 2021

Mosinee man charged with killing missing woman

Prosecutors have charged a Mosinee man with killing a woman who disappeared last fall.

Jun 8, 2021

Wisconsin lawmaker compares museum’s mask policy to Nazis

A Wisconsin state lawmaker compared a nonprofit children's museum's mask policy to the Nazi Party in a social media post that generated outrage and calls for an apology.

Jun 7, 2021

Wisconsin prisons to resume in-person visits

Wisconsin prison officials announced Monday they will a ban on in-person visits later this month as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

Jun 7, 2021

Woman accused of poisoning friend with eyedrops

Prosecutors have accused a suburban Milwaukee woman of killing her friend by poisoning her with eyedrops.

Jun 7, 2021

Report: State courts, DOJ, DOC spent $97M on contractors in 2020

A report from the Wisconsin Department of Administration shows state agencies within the criminal-justice system spent more than $97 million on services from outside contractors in fiscal year 2020.

Jun 7, 2021

Supreme Court agrees to hear 2nd ‘state secrets’ case

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide whether a lawsuit can go forward in which a group of Muslim residents of California allege the FBI targeted them for surveillance because of their religion.

Jun 7, 2021

Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents.

Jun 7, 2021

Dane County governments inch toward in-person meetings again

Local governments across Dane County are inching back toward in-person meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.

Jun 7, 2021

Official sues over his arrest at police brutality protest

A Milwaukee County supervisor has filed a lawsuit against the city and county alleging law enforcement officers violated his civil rights when he was arrested at a protest over police brutality a year ago.

Jun 4, 2021

Man charged with drilling holes, stealing underwear

A La Crosse man has been charged with drilling holes in his neighbor's walls to spy on her and stealing nearly $100 worth of her underwear.

Jun 4, 2021

Reinstatement granted for Kenosha attorney who converted $173K of former firm’s funds

A Kenosha attorney found responsible for converting more than $173,000 of his former firm's client funds can practice law once again.

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