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.
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 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.
Dane County Receives $405,000 Grant to Expand Drug Treatment Court Program
The Dane County Department of Human Services received more than $400,000 in Federal grant funding to expand the county’s Drug Treatment Court Program,
Gov. Evers taps Blake Gross as Ashland County district attorney
Gross is currently a sole practitioner based in Ashland, representing a broad range of clients in federal, state, and Tribal courts.
Four men convicted of conspiracy and schemes to defraud the Small Business Administration, State Workforce Agencies, and Private Lenders
Defendants were convicted of participating in a scheme to defraud lenders by submitting false information to the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to remove liens that lenders held on vehicles, including a Land Rover, a BMW, and a Corvette.
Justice Department issues Fifth Annual Elder Justice Report
The Justice Department issued its fifth annual report to Congress on its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse.
Watertown Police involved in fatal shooting
No other members of the public or law enforcement were injured during the incident, officials noted.
Court of appeals rules on UW Medical Foundation dispute with landlord
Appeals court rules on UW Medical Foundation dispute with landlord.
Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration, including a majority of the panel that sets the state's environmental and wildlife policies.
Wisconsin Republicans withhold university pay raises in fight over school diversity funding
Leaders of the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature withheld pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees while approving raises for other state workers on Tuesday.
Federal jury convicts 2 employees in fatal Wisconsin corn mill explosion
A federal jury has convicted two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion in 2017, Justice Department officials announced on Tuesday.
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- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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