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Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

National effort includes businesses and organizations opting in as safe spaces for victims of human trafficking, other crimes.

Consumer, Environmental Groups Strike Deal With We Energies and WPS

Consumer, Environmental Groups Strike Deal With We Energies and WPS

Deal allows utilities to recover costs while writing-off late fees, reducing fixed charges. Some issues remain.

What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?

What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?

Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.

Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum

Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum

Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.

Conservative Wisconsin Group Sues Over Biden’s Student Loan Proposal

Conservative Wisconsin Group Sues Over Biden’s Student Loan Proposal

Department of Education hopes to open debt relief applications later this month.

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.

Outbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders

Outbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders

Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.

What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.

Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing