Wisconsin releases new mobile app to track virus spread
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new mobile app will launch next week in Wisconsin that will let people know if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Tony Ever announced on Thursday. The app, which launches Wednesday, is meant to bolster the state’s contact tracing efforts. It is […]
Negotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID-aid bill
Top Capitol Hill Republicans worked on Tuesday to keep the price tag for a long-delayed COVID-19 aid package in check, seeking to prevail in a battle over help for state and local governments, while capping the cost of bonus jobless benefits and direct payments sought by Democrats.
Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order (UPDATE)
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned the legality of an order issued by the state’s top health official limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants following the court’s decision earlier this year that a similar order couldn’t remain in effect without legislative […]
Authorities: Video contradicts account of suspect’s escape
GARY, Ind. (AP) — Video of a murder suspect’s escape from a security company’s transport van contradicts the driver’s story that the man jumped through an open window while the vehicle was stopped at a McDonald’s in Indiana, authorities say. Leon Taylor, 22, escaped Monday after the van stopped in Gary as an agent with […]
Judge: DOC wrong to deny transgender inmate’s request for confirmation surgery
A Dec. 8 ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin could change the Wisconsin Department of Corrections' approach to providing medical care to transgender inmates.
Extradition delayed for Wisconsin man charged in kidnap plot
A Wisconsin man accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should be extradited to Michigan, but he will be given a chance to appeal first, a judge has ruled.
Former Waukesha dairy company ordered to pay wages, benefits
A Waukesha dairy operation that abruptly closed down nearly eight years ago must pay at least $1.1 million in wages and benefits to former employees, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wednesday.
Man enters guilty plea in fatal shooting of ex-wife
A Beaver Dam man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his ex-wife in a plea deal with prosecutors.
Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree put up by lawmakers removed
A Christmas tree put up by two Republican lawmakers in the rotunda of Wisconsin's closed Capitol was removed Tuesday because they did not have a permit and they refused to move it to an area where it could be displayed.
Wills for Heroes goes virtual, offers more services during pandemic
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has helped the pro bono Wills for Heroes program make more of a difference than ever.
Obama-era program for immigrants faced with new court challenge
A federal court next week is expected to consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Man charged in fatal shooting resigns as firefighter
The man charged in a fatal shooting in Milwaukee that prosecutors say involved an argument over basketball has resigned his position as a Hales Corners firefighter, the village said on Tuesday.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- 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
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