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Report: During Pandemic, Wisconsin Hospital Sought $3M From Patients In Medical Debt Litigation

June 20, 2021 - 7:45am

Last year as COVID-19 laid siege to the nation, many U.S. hospitals dramatically reduced their aggressive tactics to collect medical debt. Some ceased entirely. But not all.

Court Throws Out State Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunken Driving Suspects

June 18, 2021 - 11:55am

A state law allowing police to have blood samples drawn from unconscious drunken driving suspects is "unconstitutional beyond a reasonable doubt," the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled.

State Regulators Order Village To Halt Work On Project That Would Divert Water From Lake Michigan

June 17, 2021 - 4:00pm

State regulators have ordered the Village of Somers in Kenosha County to halt construction on its project to draw water from Lake Michigan. The village began work before receiving all the necessary approvals to move forward.

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

June 17, 2021 - 6:55am

More police departments in Wisconsin are adding social workers or civilian positions that will respond to crisis calls with officers at a time when law enforcement has faced increased scrutiny over its use of force when responding to mental health calls across the country.

Current, Former Chippewa Falls Students Allege Pervasive Discrimination In Complaint

June 16, 2021 - 6:45am

The Chippewa Falls Area School District is the latest to have a complaint or lawsuit filed alleging it hasn't adequately addressed discrimination and harassment against students based on race, sex or sexual orientation.

Former Milwaukee Police Chief Files Federal Lawsuit Against City

June 15, 2021 - 6:10pm

Former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales alleges his civil rights were violated when he was demoted to captain in 2020.

Environmental Groups Seek To Intervene In Case Over DNR's PFAS Regulation Authority

June 14, 2021 - 4:40pm

Environmental and citizens groups are looking to get involved in a legal dispute over how state regulators address PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.

Minnesota Appeals Court Upholds Approval Of Enbridge's Line 3 Oil Pipeline

June 14, 2021 - 2:30pm

The Minnesota Court of Appeals handed a major victory to Enbridge Energy Monday, affirming state utility regulators’ approval of the Canadian company’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.

Former Wisconsin Teacher To Plead Guilty To Filming Students

June 12, 2021 - 2:05pm

A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips in Wisconsin and Minnesota has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

Weekend Roundup: $8.5M Has Been Spent On GOP Lawsuits Since 2018

June 12, 2021 - 10:00am

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Report: During Pandemic, Wisconsin Hospital Sought $3M From Patients In Medical Debt Litigation

Court Throws Out State Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunken Driving Suspects

State Regulators Order Village To Halt Work On Project That Would Divert Water From Lake Michigan

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

Current, Former Chippewa Falls Students Allege Pervasive Discrimination In Complaint

Former Milwaukee Police Chief Files Federal Lawsuit Against City

Environmental Groups Seek To Intervene In Case Over DNR's PFAS Regulation Authority

Minnesota Appeals Court Upholds Approval Of Enbridge's Line 3 Oil Pipeline

Former Wisconsin Teacher To Plead Guilty To Filming Students

Weekend Roundup: $8.5M Has Been Spent On GOP Lawsuits Since 2018

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