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Former interpreter says getting family out of Afghanistan feels 'impossible'

November 4, 2021 - 5:40am

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With childhood memories of experiencing the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, Johnny says he's afraid what will happen to his family who were left behind during the U.S. evacuation. But the Wisconsin resident says his family has no clear way to leave Afghanistan.

Prosecutors in Rittenhouse trial use bystander videos to walk jurors through shootings

November 3, 2021 - 5:35pm

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On Wednesday, prosecutors in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial for homicide showed jurors dozens of videos from the night of the shootings, while the lead investigator in the case took the stand.

DHS: Federal guidance for vaccinating 5 to 11 year olds needed before shots can begin

November 3, 2021 - 4:35pm

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Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said they're waiting on federal guidance for vaccinators before shots can be administered to children between 5 and 11 years old. Agency officials said they hope the guidance will be released this week.

Jury chosen for Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha; Opening arguments start Tuesday

November 1, 2021 - 4:40pm

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Jury selection has concluded in the high-profile trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha. Eleven women and nine men were chosen late Monday to serve on the panel.

Safer Wisconsin: New legislative package aims to reduce crime and support communities

November 1, 2021 - 1:30pm

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Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $115 million legislative package to reduce violence and support communities across Wisconsin.

Jury selection begins for Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed 2 protesters

November 1, 2021 - 5:00am

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When jury selection begins Monday in the high-profile trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed two protesters and wounded another last year in Kenosha, Wis., the small manufacturing city will again be in the national spotlight.

2 sentenced for stealing $777K from Spooner addiction center

October 31, 2021 - 2:50pm

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Two employees of a Native American addiction and counseling center, including its executive director, have been sentenced on charges of embezzling more than $777,000 in federal funds.

With Freakfest canceled, Halloween eve is quiet in Madison

October 31, 2021 - 1:40pm

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Madison police say they gave out citations to more than 40 people in what was generally described as a calm Halloween-eve night in the State Street area.

Wisconsin tribes seek federal injunction to block fall wolf hunt even as recent order bars a season

October 29, 2021 - 5:40am

Read full article: Wisconsin tribes seek federal injunction to block fall wolf hunt even as recent order bars a season

A Wisconsin judge blocked the state’s fall wolf hunt in a ruling last week, and six Ojibwe tribes want to ensure it doesn’t move forward in a hearing set for Friday.

Assembly Republicans pass housing bills, but table vote on homelessness criminalization

October 26, 2021 - 6:25am

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The Wisconsin state Assembly put off discussion on a bill criminalizing temporary living on public property when it convened Tuesday, but passed several other bills related to housing.

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