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Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

October 23, 2020 - 5:45pm

Wisconsin's restrictions on bar and restaurant capacity have again been blocked, this time by a state court of appeals.

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

October 23, 2020 - 12:55pm

The City of Milwaukee is moving toward approval of a $4 million settlement to the family of Sylville Smith, the 23-year-old shot by former Milwaukee Police Department officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown in 2016.

Wisconsin Progressives Forming Nonprofit Law Firm With Election, Redistricting On Horizon

October 22, 2020 - 5:00am

A coalition of progressive attorneys is forming a new nonprofit law firm in Wisconsin on the eve of the next election and months ahead of the next round of redistricting.

As Election Day Draws Near, Efforts Are Underway To Keep Polls Safe And Secure

October 21, 2020 - 4:40pm

Election and law enforcement officials are developing plans to make sure voters are safe and ensure a secure election on Election Day as Wisconsin grapples with the COVID-19 crisis.

Jacob Blake Faces Allegations In Brief Pre-Trial Hearing

October 21, 2020 - 3:10pm

Jacob Blake's attorney asked for more time to review new allegations in the case.

Report: Former Stevens Point Police Chief Used Slurs, Created Culture Of Fear

October 21, 2020 - 1:40pm

An investigation revealed wrongdoing by the former Stevens Point police chief. The City Council president says it shows the need for changes.

Appeal Filed Challenging Governor's Restrictions At Bars, Restaurants

October 20, 2020 - 5:30pm

A group of plaintiffs that includes a western Wisconsin bar and an anti-abortion group has appealed a ruling that upheld the Evers administration's limits on bar and restaurant capacity to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The Black Lives Matter Movement Has Been A Force In 2020, But Will It Sway Voters?

October 20, 2020 - 6:30am

Police violence spurred a nationwide wave of protests, calls for racial justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. Now, the question is whether that energy will translate into votes in the November election.

New Lawsuit Filed Against Evers' Mask Mandate

October 16, 2020 - 4:35pm

As COVID-19 cases continue to shatter records in Wisconsin, a conservative activist has filed another lawsuit that aims to overturn Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate.

Wisconsin Advocates Worry Abrupt End To 2020 Census Will Lead To Incomplete, Flawed Data

October 16, 2020 - 12:25pm

Census officials say 99.9 percent of Wisconsin households were counted in the 2020 Census. But advocates worry COVID-19 delays and an abrupt end to the count will lead to inaccuracies.

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Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

Wisconsin Progressives Forming Nonprofit Law Firm With Election, Redistricting On Horizon

As Election Day Draws Near, Efforts Are Underway To Keep Polls Safe And Secure

Jacob Blake Faces Allegations In Brief Pre-Trial Hearing

Report: Former Stevens Point Police Chief Used Slurs, Created Culture Of Fear

Appeal Filed Challenging Governor's Restrictions At Bars, Restaurants

The Black Lives Matter Movement Has Been A Force In 2020, But Will It Sway Voters?

New Lawsuit Filed Against Evers' Mask Mandate

Wisconsin Advocates Worry Abrupt End To 2020 Census Will Lead To Incomplete, Flawed Data

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