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Wisconsin election investigation paused amid legal fights

May 11, 2022 - 1:35pm

An investigation into the 2020 election in battleground Wisconsin will be paused while five lawsuits play out and the former state Supreme Court justice leading it will be paid half as much going forward.

Judge rules against lame-duck law giving Legislature power over Wisconsin attorney general settlements

May 11, 2022 - 8:35am

A Dane County judge has sided with Attorney General Josh Kaul in a dispute with the state Legislature, ruling lawmakers violated the Wisconsin Constitution when they gave themselves veto power over some actions by the state Department of Justice.

Madison Police investigating anonymous group claiming responsibility for vandalism of anti-abortion facility

May 10, 2022 - 2:45pm

An unverified group that calls itself Jane’s Revenge has allegedly taken responsibility for the attack on the Madison headquarters of an anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action. The Madison Police Department is working with federal partners to determine the claim's veracity.

Blake drops civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha officer

May 9, 2022 - 3:45pm

Jacob Blake has dropped a federal lawsuit against a police officer who shot him during a domestic disturbance in Kenosha nearly two years ago.

Police: 'No place in Madison' for property destruction that targeted anti-abortion group

May 9, 2022 - 3:00pm

Police are asking for the public's help to find the person who threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of a Madison-based anti-abortion group, started a fire and spray-painted graffiti there.

Congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden fined for having gun in carry-on bag at Iowa airport

May 9, 2022 - 12:30pm

Republican Derrick Van Orden, a candidate running for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, was found with a gun in his carry-on bag at an Iowa airport last year.

Milwaukee County DA: Milwaukee aims to clear backlog of criminal cases

May 5, 2022 - 1:00pm

Milwaukee County has begun hiring 15 more prosecutors to clear a backlog of criminal cases.

Former Mercyhealth hospital executive sentenced to 3.5 years for fraud

May 5, 2022 - 10:25am

A federal judge has sentenced a former Janesville hospital executive to 3.5 years in prison for a multi-million dollar kickback scheme.

Wisconsin public defenders stress need for solutions to agency staffing shortage, case backlog

May 4, 2022 - 3:15pm

Wisconsin public defenders say creative solutions are needed to deal with a backlog of tens of thousands of criminal cases in the state's courts.

Two decades after high-profile murder trial, questions remain in the prosecution of Ken Hudson

May 4, 2022 - 6:00am

A possible Miranda violation, a missing taped "confession," and an improperly charged girlfriend among the flaws in Vince Biskupic’s case.

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Wisconsin election investigation paused amid legal fights

Judge rules against lame-duck law giving Legislature power over Wisconsin attorney general settlements

Madison Police investigating anonymous group claiming responsibility for vandalism of anti-abortion facility

Blake drops civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha officer

Police: 'No place in Madison' for property destruction that targeted anti-abortion group

Congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden fined for having gun in carry-on bag at Iowa airport

Milwaukee County DA: Milwaukee aims to clear backlog of criminal cases

Former Mercyhealth hospital executive sentenced to 3.5 years for fraud

Wisconsin public defenders stress need for solutions to agency staffing shortage, case backlog

Two decades after high-profile murder trial, questions remain in the prosecution of Ken Hudson

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