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Barrett Says He Hopes Milwaukee Police Try Harder To De-Escalate Confrontations

May 25, 2018 - 2:25pm

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said that he hopes the controversy following the use of a Taser on Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown leads the city's police to be less confrontational.

Milwaukee Police Chief Unable To Give Details Of Officers Involved In Sterling Brown Arrest

May 24, 2018 - 4:05pm

The head of the Milwaukee Police Department says he can’t release the names of the officers involved in the January tasing and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.

DNR Reviewing Judge's Ruling That Struck Down Wetland Permits For Frac Sand Operation

May 24, 2018 - 2:20pm

The DNR is reviewing a judgment that invalidated two wetland permits issued to Meteor Timber. The permits would have allowed the company to fill 16 acres of high quality wetlands to build a $75 million frac sand mine.

Dane County Expands Opioid Recovery Program

May 24, 2018 - 1:55pm

Dane County is expanding a program that tries to get addicts into treatment after they end up in jail or the emergency room.

'OK, We Got To Do Something About This'

May 24, 2018 - 11:00am

Carson Tomony, a junior at Madison East High School, has learned about candidates and where they stand on the issues. He and his classmates have also noticed that school shootings appear to be commonplace.

Police Fatally Shoot Man In Fox Valley Park

May 24, 2018 - 9:50am

State justice officials say a police officer in the Fox Valley has fatally shot a suspect.

Footage Of NBA Player Sterling Brown's Arrest Released By Milwaukee Police

May 23, 2018 - 6:10pm

The Milwaukee Police Department released body camera footage of Milwaukee NBA player Sterling Brown’s January arrest Wednesday evening.

State Prison Head To Retire, Walker Announces Replacement

May 23, 2018 - 10:20am

Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher will retire next month, according to the Walker administration.

Wisconsin Activists Ask Candidates To Commit To Child Sexual Abuse Laws Reform

May 22, 2018 - 4:15pm

Some Wisconsin activists want political candidates to commit to reforming child sexual abuse laws this election season. Some candidates have already voiced their support for changes to the statute of limitations.

State Supreme Court Sides With Ho-Chunk, Protects Burial Sites

May 22, 2018 - 10:35am

The state Supreme Court says a concrete company can't dig up burial sites.

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Barrett Says He Hopes Milwaukee Police Try Harder To De-Escalate Confrontations

Milwaukee Police Chief Unable To Give Details Of Officers Involved In Sterling Brown Arrest

DNR Reviewing Judge's Ruling That Struck Down Wetland Permits For Frac Sand Operation

Dane County Expands Opioid Recovery Program

'OK, We Got To Do Something About This'

Police Fatally Shoot Man In Fox Valley Park

Footage Of NBA Player Sterling Brown's Arrest Released By Milwaukee Police

State Prison Head To Retire, Walker Announces Replacement

Wisconsin Activists Ask Candidates To Commit To Child Sexual Abuse Laws Reform

State Supreme Court Sides With Ho-Chunk, Protects Burial Sites

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