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'We need to continue working on healing': Waukesha officials focus on moving forward

November 17, 2022 - 4:05pm

One day after the Waukesha Christmas parade attacker was sentenced to multiple lifetimes in prison, officials in Waukesha say they're focused on moving forward.

'Bent on evil': Darrell Brooks Jr. sentenced to multiple lifetimes in prison for Waukesha Parade tragedy

November 16, 2022 - 6:40pm

A judge sentenced Darrell Brooks Jr. to spend multiple lifetimes in prison for killing six people and injuring dozens of others by plowing his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year.

Counselor who gave anti-trans speech sues over firing from Milwaukee Public Schools

November 16, 2022 - 3:10pm

A former Milwaukee Public Schools counselor is suing after she says the district violated her free-speech rights by firing her over anti-transgender comments she made at a rally.

Dane County judge hears arguments over whether Fred Prehn violated open records law

November 16, 2022 - 2:00pm

An environmental law center wants a court to find the embattled former chair of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board violated state open records law by withholding or delaying the release of text messages about his decision to stay on the board.

'Gutted and broken': As he awaits sentencing, Darrell Brooks Jr. hears from the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy victims

November 15, 2022 - 12:20pm

As Darrell Brooks Jr. awaits sentencing in the Waukesha parade tragedy, victims and their family members spend the first day of the two-day sentencing sharing how Brooks' actions impacted their lives and the ongoing trauma from the event.

Consumer alert: DATCP receives complaints after consumers find new gift cards have no funds

November 15, 2022 - 6:35am

Officials at DATCP issued a consumer alert after receiving several complaints from consumers who found newly purchased, unused gift cards did not contain any funds.

Former Badger among 3 killed in shooting at University of Virginia

November 14, 2022 - 12:05pm

A former Badger football player was among those killed in a shooting Sunday at the University of Virginia. Devin Chandler was a wide receiver for the University of Wisconsin in the 2020 and 2021 seasons before transferring to Virginia.

'They can continue their journey to the spirit world': Menominee ancestors return home

November 14, 2022 - 5:00am

After a decade-long effort, over the weekend the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin brought home the remains of tribal ancestors.

Wisconsin voters show overwhelming support for abortion rights, marijuana legalization through advisory referendums

November 10, 2022 - 12:25pm

A landslide 85 percent of Dane County residents said they wanted the state to repeal its 1849 abortion ban, while 71 percent of Racine residents voted yes on a similar non-binding referendum, according to unofficial election results.

Josh Kaul declares a win over Eric Toney for another term as Wisconsin attorney general

November 9, 2022 - 1:25am

Democrat Josh Kaul has declared a win in his race for another term as Wisconsin's attorney general after his Republican challenger Eric Toney conceded the race early Wednesday.

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'We need to continue working on healing': Waukesha officials focus on moving forward

'Bent on evil': Darrell Brooks Jr. sentenced to multiple lifetimes in prison for Waukesha Parade tragedy

Counselor who gave anti-trans speech sues over firing from Milwaukee Public Schools

Dane County judge hears arguments over whether Fred Prehn violated open records law

'Gutted and broken': As he awaits sentencing, Darrell Brooks Jr. hears from the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy victims

Consumer alert: DATCP receives complaints after consumers find new gift cards have no funds

Former Badger among 3 killed in shooting at University of Virginia

'They can continue their journey to the spirit world': Menominee ancestors return home

Wisconsin voters show overwhelming support for abortion rights, marijuana legalization through advisory referendums

Josh Kaul declares a win over Eric Toney for another term as Wisconsin attorney general

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