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Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots
Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee 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.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioConsumer, 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.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’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.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum
Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Wisconsin Group Sues Over Biden’s Student Loan Proposal
Department of Education hopes to open debt relief applications later this month.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMinority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioOutbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioPushback 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.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing
Sep 30th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio