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Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Pushed To November

March 10, 2021 - 5:00am

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with five felonies, including first-degree intentional homicide.

More Than 50 Plaintiffs Bring Lawsuit Against City Of Wauwatosa For Handling Of Protests

March 6, 2021 - 1:45pm

Fifty people have filed a lawsuit against the city of Wauwatosa, Mayor Dennis McBride and Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber over the handling of Black Lives Matter protests last fall.

Less Than 20 Milwaukee County Youth Remain At Lincoln Hills. The Goal Is To Get To Zero By The End Of 2021

March 5, 2021 - 12:00pm

Referrals to the juvenile justice system in Milwaukee County were down about 25 percent over the past year, and the number of youth the county sends to the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons has dropped below 20.

Superior Creates Task Force To Combat Sex Trafficking

March 4, 2021 - 5:55am

The Superior City Council has approved plans to create a task force to combat sex trafficking, with an emphasis on policies, programs, training and other resources to promote healing and support for trafficking victims.

Judge: School District Can Stop Sale Of Vacant Rural School To Christian Nonprofit

March 3, 2021 - 4:50pm

A vacant elementary school in rural central Wisconsin won't be turned into a Christian private school following a judge's ruling on Wednesday that the area school district can block the sale of the empty building.

In Pursuit Of Healing: Restorative Justice Program In Barron County Fosters Forgiveness

March 1, 2021 - 5:55am

Restorative justice — the idea that justice for a crime can include healing for both the victim and the offender — has proven successful in Barron County. Two leaders of the program wrote a book to help other counties set up similar programs.

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

February 25, 2021 - 12:30pm

It would be illegal for some sports venues to skip the national anthem before games under a new bill proposed by a Republican legislator.

Judge: Marshfield Police Chief Won't Face Public Corruption Charges In Sexual Assault Case

February 18, 2021 - 11:45am

The Marshfield police chief won't face public corruption charges in a case involving allegations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a police officer he supervised.

Evers Proposing Sweeping Changes To Juvenile Justice System

February 17, 2021 - 3:35pm

Gov. Tony Evers wants to change how minors are sentenced and provide more rehabilitative resources for them.

Natural Resources Board Sets Harvest At 200 Wolves

February 15, 2021 - 1:15pm

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has unanimously approved a harvest quota of 200 wolves following a judge's ruling last week that the state must hold a wolf hunt this month.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Pushed To November

More Than 50 Plaintiffs Bring Lawsuit Against City Of Wauwatosa For Handling Of Protests

Less Than 20 Milwaukee County Youth Remain At Lincoln Hills. The Goal Is To Get To Zero By The End Of 2021

Superior Creates Task Force To Combat Sex Trafficking

Judge: School District Can Stop Sale Of Vacant Rural School To Christian Nonprofit

In Pursuit Of Healing: Restorative Justice Program In Barron County Fosters Forgiveness

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

Judge: Marshfield Police Chief Won't Face Public Corruption Charges In Sexual Assault Case

Evers Proposing Sweeping Changes To Juvenile Justice System

Natural Resources Board Sets Harvest At 200 Wolves

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