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Jun 29, 2026

51 more activists to face Ridglan Farms protest charges

Dane County prosecutors plan charges against 51 more activists tied to Ridglan Farms protests over alleged animal cruelty and beagle research.

May 15, 2026

Judge dismisses charges in Waupun inmate death case

A judge dismissed charges against a former Waupun prison nurse tied to an inmate death as other criminal cases continue.

Feb 2, 2026

Illinois man charged under Wisconsin AI child porn law

An Illinois man is charged in Waukesha County under Wisconsin’s new law criminalizing AI-generated child pornography, raising constitutional concerns.

Jan 13, 2026

Ex-Sun Prairie principal to face child abuse reporting charges

Former Sun Prairie West principal Jennifer Ploeger will be charged with failing to report child abuse amid a school district sex crimes investigation.

Dec 16, 2025

Prosecutors detail case against Dugan

Prosecutors say Judge Hannah Dugan helped an immigrant evade arrest as her federal trial on obstruction and concealment charges continued Tuesday.

Dec 3, 2025

Man charged in Elijah Vue death sues Manitowoc County Jail

Jesse Vang, charged in the death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations by staff at the Manitowoc County Jail.

Nov 11, 2025

Greenfield police chief charged in camera misuse case

Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces felony misconduct charges for using a department camera to monitor his home during his divorce.

Oct 17, 2025

Kenosha man charged for TikTok threats to federal agents

Federal prosecutors say a Kenosha man posted TikTok videos threatening federal agents. Andrew Stanton faces federal charges and up to 20 years in prison.

Sep 10, 2025

Kayaker who faked his death says plan was ‘crazy’

A Wisconsin man explains why he faked his death in Green Lake to start a new life in Georgia.

Sep 2, 2025

Wisconsin inmates used devices to threaten Gov. Evers

Records show Wisconsin inmates sent digital threats to Gov. Evers and lawmakers in 2024, prompting police investigations and some criminal charges.

Aug 25, 2025

Indian man charged in Wisconsin money laundering scheme

An Indian man faces conspiracy charges in Wisconsin for laundering fraud proceeds, including cash and gold collected from victims across the U.S.

Aug 21, 2025

Special prosecutor weighs charges against Appleton judge

A special prosecutor may file criminal charges against Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis over actions from the bench in a probation case.

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