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WILL Sues Milwaukee Public Schools Over Union Leave Policy

July 9, 2021 - 6:15am

A Milwaukee Public Schools leave policy allows union members who represent their collective bargaining unit to take up to 10 paid days for union-related activities, though it stipulates that they make every effort to not miss district work time.

DOJ: Wisconsin Could Get $65M Under Proposed Opioid Settlement

July 8, 2021 - 3:00pm

Wisconsin could receive $65 million from a proposed $4.3 billion multistate settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Thursday.

Some Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agencies Use Virtual Reality Training To Improve Response

July 5, 2021 - 5:40pm

Some Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are using virtual reality systems to help officers hone their skills to de-escalate crisis situations as police training has come under scrutiny surrounding the use of force.

Man Shot By New Berlin Police In June Dies From Injuries

July 4, 2021 - 2:25pm

Authorities say a man shot by police in the Milwaukee suburb of New Berlin in June has died from his injuries.

'I Would Always Say Be Careful': Milwaukee Grapples With Uptick In Shooting Deaths Among Youth

July 1, 2021 - 5:35am

Every 2 minutes and 36 seconds, a child in the United States is injured by a gun. During the first four months of 2021, seven children under the age of 17 were shot and killed in Milwaukee.

Evers Signs Bill Giving Portion Of Potential Opioid Settlement To Local Governments

June 30, 2021 - 3:30pm

A GOP bill that spells out how a potential opioid settlement would be divvied up between the state and Wisconsin counties has been signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers over the objections of Attorney Josh Kaul, a fellow Democrat.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Nixes Move To Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

June 26, 2021 - 2:00pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a move to ban absentee ballot drop boxes.

Kenosha Officials Reject Damage Claim Sought By Jacob Blake

June 25, 2021 - 6:40am

Officials in Kenosha have denied a claim for damages from Jacob Blake Jr.

Northwoods School Officials Charged After Parent Allegedly Tried To Get Daughter's PE Grade Changed

June 24, 2021 - 3:25pm

Two rural Northwoods school officials are facing felony misconduct charges after police say the district administrator's husband pressured a teacher to change his daughter's grade in gym class.

Milwaukee Mulls Dropping Fines For Small Amounts Of Marijuana Possession

June 24, 2021 - 3:15pm

The Milwaukee Common Council will consider a change to its ordinance that would eliminate ticketing for those 21 and older in possession of less than 28 grams of marijuana.

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WILL Sues Milwaukee Public Schools Over Union Leave Policy

DOJ: Wisconsin Could Get $65M Under Proposed Opioid Settlement

Some Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agencies Use Virtual Reality Training To Improve Response

Man Shot By New Berlin Police In June Dies From Injuries

'I Would Always Say Be Careful': Milwaukee Grapples With Uptick In Shooting Deaths Among Youth

Evers Signs Bill Giving Portion Of Potential Opioid Settlement To Local Governments

Wisconsin Supreme Court Nixes Move To Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Kenosha Officials Reject Damage Claim Sought By Jacob Blake

Northwoods School Officials Charged After Parent Allegedly Tried To Get Daughter's PE Grade Changed

Milwaukee Mulls Dropping Fines For Small Amounts Of Marijuana Possession

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