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Oct 23, 2023

Synagogue president fatally stabbed outside of home

Police: A motive isn't known.

Oct 23, 2023

Arrestee to receive $12 million settlement over alleged jail neglect

Arrestee lost limbs as a result of alleged neglect by jail staff.

Oct 23, 2023

Update: Suspect vehicle located in judge shooting, suspect still at-large

Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night’s fatal attack on a judge who ruled against Argote in a divorce proceeding earlier that day.

Election Interference
Oct 20, 2023

Former Wisconsinite, Lawyer Chesebro pleads guilty in Georgia

According to the terms Chesebro reached with prosecutors, he struck a deal avoiding prison in exchange for valuable evidence, potentially implicating various other defendants, including Trump.

Oct 20, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a warning Friday for parents Friday.

Oct 20, 2023

Judge fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ authorities seek man who had divorce case before him

A man who lost custody of his children in a contentious divorce case before a Washington County (Maryland) Circuit Court judge Thursday is being sought in the fatal shooting of the judge later in the day.

Oct 20, 2023

Teen reaches $1.9 million settlement after officer shot him in gun battle with bank robbery suspect

A teenager who was shot and wounded during a 2019 shootout between suburban Chicago police and a bank robbery suspect inside a music school has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the city of Des Plaines.

Oct 20, 2023

Jim Jordan digs in for a third vote for House speaker as Republicans refuse to give him the gavel

The House prepared to vote as Rep. Jim Jordan tried for a third time Friday for the speaker's gavel, digging in for a fight despite deepening opposition from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.

Oct 20, 2023

Four officers fired, forced out from law enforcement back on the job in NW Wisconsin

The state DOJ tracks police who leave employment with law enforcement agencies under negative circumstances. The Badger Project found these officers analyzing that database.

Oct 19, 2023

Attorney pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in Georgia

Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.

Oct 19, 2023

Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond

Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building and demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers can go free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor or his family until his case is resolved, a court commissioner ordered Thursday.

Wisconsin Abortion
Oct 19, 2023

Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul announces additional $2 Million grant award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the effort of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) will continue for another three years.

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