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500-Bed Immigrant Detention Center Proposed In St. Croix County

April 11, 2019 - 1:30pm

The city of New Richmond has been asked to rezone property for a 500-bed immigrant detention facility that would be privately run by Immigration Centers of America. The request has generated intense controversy and has swamped local officials with calls.

Waukesha DA Says Fatal Police Shooting Justified

April 11, 2019 - 8:10am

Waukesha County's district attorney says a police officer's use of deadly force was warranted because the armed suspect who died was a threat and aggressively encouraged the officer to shoot him.

UW System Joins National Effort To Prevent Sexual Harassment

April 10, 2019 - 5:15pm

The University of Wisconsin System has joined the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine to form the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education.

Lisa Neubauer Concedes Wisconsin Supreme Court Race To Brian Hagedorn

April 10, 2019 - 9:30am

Judge Lisa Neubauer has conceded the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court to Judge Brian Hagedorn a week after an election that left a razor-thin margin between the two.

State High Court Hears Oral Arguments On Schools Chief's Rulemaking Powers

April 10, 2019 - 8:20am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the state schools superintendent's authority to craft regulations independently.

Appeals Court Sides With Evers In Dispute Over Walker Appointees

April 9, 2019 - 4:55pm

A state appeals court has sided with Gov. Tony Evers in a dispute with Republican lawmakers over Evers' decision to rescind 15 lame-duck appointees of Gov. Scott Walker.

Wisconsin Now Completely Removed From Federal ACA Lawsuit

April 9, 2019 - 1:40pm

Wisconsin is no longer a part of a multi-state lawsuit seeking the repeal of the federal health care law passed under then-President Barack Obama

Members Of Mercer School Board Charged With Misconduct

April 9, 2019 - 10:10am

Several current and former members of the Mercer School Board have been charged with misconduct in office or falsely acting as a public official.

Marijuana Advocates Have Hope But Face Hurdles As Wisconsin Eyes Legalization

April 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Public support for cannabis is growing, but GOP lawmakers mostly oppose Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to legalize medical cannabis and possession of small amounts.

8 Wisconsin Nursing Homes In Receivership

April 5, 2019 - 11:40am

Dycora Transitional Health and Living Center, which operates eight skilled nursing facilities — or nursing homes — in Wisconsin are under new management as it goes through receivership.

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500-Bed Immigrant Detention Center Proposed In St. Croix County

Waukesha DA Says Fatal Police Shooting Justified

UW System Joins National Effort To Prevent Sexual Harassment

Lisa Neubauer Concedes Wisconsin Supreme Court Race To Brian Hagedorn

State High Court Hears Oral Arguments On Schools Chief's Rulemaking Powers

Appeals Court Sides With Evers In Dispute Over Walker Appointees

Wisconsin Now Completely Removed From Federal ACA Lawsuit

Members Of Mercer School Board Charged With Misconduct

Marijuana Advocates Have Hope But Face Hurdles As Wisconsin Eyes Legalization

8 Wisconsin Nursing Homes In Receivership

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