Ten percent turnout predicted for Supreme Court primary
Wisconsin officials are predicting only about 10 percent of eligible voters will turn out for Tuesday’ s primary election for the state Supreme Court and various local offices.
Assembly to vote on drug treatment dollars
Drug treatment and diversion programs would get an additional $2 million annually under a bill the state Assembly is set to take up.
Feds charge man in 7-state immigration scam
Federal authorities charged a Sacramento, Calif., man Thursday with running what they called an unusually creative scam that promised U.S. citizenships to hundreds of immigrants across at least seven states in return for fees as high as $10,000.
Civil suit filed by man attacked for trespassing
A hunter who was beaten after wandering onto private property in Pepin County is suing his attacker.
Man found guilty of taking girl to Illinois for prostitution
Federal officials say a Milwaukee man has been convicted of transporting an underage girl from Madison to the Chicago area to engage in prostitution.
2 teens accused of spiking teacher’s drink headed to trial
Two high school students accused of spiking their teacher's drink with a cleaning solution are headed to trial in Oconto County.
Hearing set for Milwaukee attorney’s request for license reinstatement
The state Supreme Court is holding a public hearing on a Milwaukee attorney’s request to have his license to be reinstated.
House bill would attempt to better rehabilitate prisoners
Inmates could receive credits for taking part in rehabilitation programs such as education or job training under legislation advanced by a House panel.
High court suspends Milwaukee lawyer’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Milwaukee attorney for 60 days over misconduct in an age-discrimination case.
Man accused of trying to join extremists found competent
A psychologist says a Wisconsin man charged with trying to join the Islamic State militant group is competent to stand trial.
Lawmakers push committee to review John Doe investigations
Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow them access to documents from closed John Doe investigations involving Gov. Scott Walker.
Suspect to stand trial in motorcycle shop standoff
A Wisconsin man accused of starting a hostage standoff at a motorcycle shop has been bound over for trial.
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- 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
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
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