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Judicial Leaders Say Pandemic Has Slowed, But Not Stopped, Cases From Being Resolved

January 25, 2021 - 12:45pm

Despite great strides by the Wisconsin Court system to continue providing access to justice during the pandemic, there is still a substantial number of people sitting in jail awaiting trial.

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

January 23, 2021 - 4:25pm

A Wisconsin judge has modified bail conditions for 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who's charged with fatally shooting two people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin.

Evers Administration Seeks Outside Firm To Prosecute PFAS Polluters

January 22, 2021 - 4:30pm

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday his administration is seeking an outside law firm to help the state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. The move is part of an effort to hold corporate polluters responsible under the state's PFAS Action Plan, which was released in December.

Elementary School Students, Students With Disabilities More Likely To Be Restrained At Schools

January 22, 2021 - 6:05am

Recently released data from the 2019-2020 school year shows more than half of Wisconsin schools used seclusion or restraint on students, and disproportionately on elementary schoolers and students with disabilities.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

January 21, 2021 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin's lawmakers have introduced a police reform package designed to change use-of-force policies and investigations.

Expected Protests In Madison Fizzle 2 Days In A Row

January 18, 2021 - 1:20pm

Tensions continue to run high nationwide following the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, and ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration Wednesday. But in Madison, a planned mass demonstration largely failed to materialize for the second day in a row.

Following Most Deadly Year In History, Milwaukee Names Violence A Public Health Crisis

January 15, 2021 - 1:30pm

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and city leaders announced Friday they were recommitting to addressing violence as a public health crisis in 2021.

Wisconsin's Chief Justice Wary Of Rule Giving Court More Power Over Redistricting

January 14, 2021 - 5:40pm

The conservative chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court signaled Thursday she was wary of a Republican-backed plan that would give the court more power over the next round of redistricting. "What your rule does is it permits this court to draw the lines," said Chief Justice Patience Roggensack.

Law Enforcement In Madison Prepares 'Enhanced' Presence Through Inauguration

January 14, 2021 - 1:10pm

Police in Madison are planning an "enhanced" presence around the state Capitol building after the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that there could be armed protests at state capitals in the days surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next week.

Jacob Blake Says He Was Going To Surrender To Police After Putting Pocket Knife In His Car

January 14, 2021 - 11:50am

Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot in the back by a white police officer in Kenosha, triggering several nights of violent protests, says he was prepared to surrender just before the officer opened fire.

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Judicial Leaders Say Pandemic Has Slowed, But Not Stopped, Cases From Being Resolved

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

Evers Administration Seeks Outside Firm To Prosecute PFAS Polluters

Elementary School Students, Students With Disabilities More Likely To Be Restrained At Schools

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

Expected Protests In Madison Fizzle 2 Days In A Row

Following Most Deadly Year In History, Milwaukee Names Violence A Public Health Crisis

Wisconsin's Chief Justice Wary Of Rule Giving Court More Power Over Redistricting

Law Enforcement In Madison Prepares 'Enhanced' Presence Through Inauguration

Jacob Blake Says He Was Going To Surrender To Police After Putting Pocket Knife In His Car

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