Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is moving to act on a $900 billion pandemic-relief legislation, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Following predecessor’s absences, Waushara County DA seeks to restore confidence in office
Matthew Leusink, the new Waushara County district attorney, has no doubt that he has a lot of work ahead of him.
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.
Judge gives Milwaukee’s ousted police chief job back
A judge has given Milwaukee's ousted police chief his job back, just a day after the board that demoted him selected a new acting chief.
Wisconsin, Michigan file motion to join federal Google antitrust lawsuit
Wisconsin and Michigan are planning to join a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of Act 10 lawsuit
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's Act 10.
Oklahoma man to be arraigned next month in court attack
An Oklahoma man accused of trying to bite sheriff's deputies and stab one with a pen during a courtroom scuffle in Wisconsin is facing and arraignment in January on felony charges.
High court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Donald Trump's plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives.
Wisconsin school counselor sentenced for bathroom tapings
A former high school guidance counselor accused of secretly taping students and staff while they used a faculty bathroom was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison.
COVID-19 vaccine poses legal questions for employers, employees
A vaccine will, hypothetically at least, bring about a return of activities once considered normal — going to large holiday gatherings, having drinks at a crowded bar, working in bustling office spaces.
New GOP head wants earlier ballot counting in Wisconsin
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The incoming Republican majority leader in the Wisconsin Senate wants to pass a bill early in 2021 to change state law to allow for the counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, a change he tried to get passed with Democratic support last year but never […]
Wisconsin dentist accused of breaking teeth in fraud scheme
A Wisconsin dentist is accused of damaging his patients' teeth so that he could bill insurance companies for crown procedures.
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