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Walker Calls For Lame-Duck Bills, Has 6 Days To Act On Them

December 13, 2018 - 2:35pm

Gov. Scott Walker has called for Republican lame-duck legislation to be delivered to his office, starting the countdown to signing them

DNR Employee Who Won Leadership Award Disciplined For Harassing Co-Workers

December 12, 2018 - 2:50pm

A state Department of Natural Resources employee disciplined for harassing female co-workers at a hotel had previously won the agency's wildlife management leadership award.

Fox Crossing Judge Acquitted Of Felony Stalking

December 11, 2018 - 8:20am

A jury has acquitted a Fox Crossing municipal judge accused of stalking his court clerk.

Critics Call Wisconsin’s Medicaid Fraud Crackdown 'Bullying'

December 10, 2018 - 6:00am

The state of Wisconsin claims tens of millions in fraud in the Medicaid program, but some home care and family planning providers say their expenses are legitimate.

Northern Wisconsin Tribes Sue State, Towns For Taxing Reservation Lands

December 10, 2018 - 5:40am

Four northern Wisconsin tribes have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Scott Walker, the state and town officials over the taxation of reservation lands. The tribes argue the state and towns don’t have the right to tax reservation lands.

Milwaukee County's New Sheriff Pledges To Restore 'Integrity' To Office

December 5, 2018 - 3:30pm

Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas says he is committed to restoring integrity to the department that gained national attention for people dying in its jail.

No Charges Filed Against Officers Involved In Superior Shooting

December 4, 2018 - 5:15pm

A northern Wisconsin district attorney says three police officers acted reasonably when they shot and injured an unarmed man in Superior this past October. No charges are being filed against them.

Paul Ryan: Immigration, National Debt Are Biggest Regrets

November 29, 2018 - 8:45am

Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan says his two biggest regrets as he prepares to leave office are not successfully dealing with immigration and the national debt.

Family Of Woman Who Died At Resort Files Civil Lawsuit

November 29, 2018 - 8:30am

The family of a 20-year-old Wisconsin woman who drowned at a Mexico resort last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Eau Claire Sets $1 Fine For Marijuana Possession

November 28, 2018 - 12:40pm

In an 8 to 2 vote, the Eau Claire City Council reduced the fine for possession of marijuana to $1.

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Walker Calls For Lame-Duck Bills, Has 6 Days To Act On Them

DNR Employee Who Won Leadership Award Disciplined For Harassing Co-Workers

Fox Crossing Judge Acquitted Of Felony Stalking

Critics Call Wisconsin’s Medicaid Fraud Crackdown 'Bullying'

Northern Wisconsin Tribes Sue State, Towns For Taxing Reservation Lands

Milwaukee County's New Sheriff Pledges To Restore 'Integrity' To Office

No Charges Filed Against Officers Involved In Superior Shooting

Paul Ryan: Immigration, National Debt Are Biggest Regrets

Family Of Woman Who Died At Resort Files Civil Lawsuit

Eau Claire Sets $1 Fine For Marijuana Possession

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