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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds GOP-Backed Lame-Duck Laws Limiting Power Of Governor, AG

July 9, 2020 - 8:45am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled for a second time to mostly uphold Republican-backed laws that limit the power of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul.

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A UW-Milwaukee lecturer and former lieutenant colonel in the Wisconsin Air National Guard says Facebook comments about sexual harassment in the military were misinterpreted, as thousands sign a petition calling for her to be fired.

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A photographer says she was assaulted by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer while attending a protest in the city Sunday.

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Under Fire For Facebook Post About Army Soldier's Death

July 4, 2020 - 12:30pm

Thousands are calling for the firing of a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lecturer and former Wisconsin Air Guard Lt. Colonel following alleged comments on social media about the death of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen.

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Reinstates Racine's COVID-19 Ordinance

July 4, 2020 - 9:10am

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has reinstated Racine's coronavirus ordinance after Circuit Court Judge Jon Fredrickson declared it unconstitutional.

Task Force Created To Investigate Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women In Wisconsin

July 3, 2020 - 7:45am

A task force has been formed to investigate missing and murdered tribal women in Wisconsin. The extent of the problem in Wisconsin and across the country is not well known due to gaps in reporting and data collection.

Sheboygan Police Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old Black Man

July 2, 2020 - 4:30pm

The Sheboygan Police Department hasn't released the identity of the man who was killed. But family members told the Sheboygan Press they lost a smart and funny "teddy bear." They also said Sheboygan police were aware of the man's mental disability.

Racine COVID-19 Regulations Ruled Unconstitutional By Circuit Court Judge

July 2, 2020 - 4:15pm

A circuit court judge has ruled that a Racine ordinance aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 is unconstitutional. Mayor Cory Mason calls it a decision from an "activist judge" that is irresponsible in the midst of a pandemic.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Narrows Possibility Of Voter Roll Purge Before November

July 1, 2020 - 11:10am

It's less likely the Wisconsin Supreme Court will order the purge of about 130,000 people from Wisconsin's voter rolls before November, after a court order Tuesday evening.

District Attorney Releases Milwaukee Community Activist Vaun Mayes

June 30, 2020 - 3:05pm

Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes is being released from jail a day after his arrest. Prosecutors said after reviewing the charge of burglary as party to a crime and criminal trespass to a dwelling, they have decided to "pend for additional review."

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds GOP-Backed Lame-Duck Laws Limiting Power Of Governor, AG

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Under Fire For Facebook Post About Army Soldier's Death

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Reinstates Racine's COVID-19 Ordinance

Task Force Created To Investigate Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women In Wisconsin

Sheboygan Police Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old Black Man

Racine COVID-19 Regulations Ruled Unconstitutional By Circuit Court Judge

Wisconsin Supreme Court Narrows Possibility Of Voter Roll Purge Before November

District Attorney Releases Milwaukee Community Activist Vaun Mayes

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