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How to Make an Open Records Requests
It's not hard to do, and there are several organizations that will help you.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Christa Westerberg
Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court
No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Court Filing Targets DOJ Role In Kenosha Police Killing Complaint Review
Retired detective says Justice Department’s contacts with victims board tainted case over 2004 shooting.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power
Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Two Years After SDC Shutdown, Contractors Still Seek Payment
'Who knows if they’ll have enough money to pay our balance?'
Feb 22nd, 2026 by Meredith Melland and Devin Blake
Court Rules Trump Can’t Block EV Charging Funding, Preserving $62 Million in Wisconsin
''What the Trump administration did violates the law,' Attorney General Kaul says.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order
Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'
Dec 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
WI Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Charities Unemployment Exemption
US Supreme Court ruled it is exempt from state unemployment insurance law.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration
Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case
A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens
Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns
6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Devin Blake
Greenfield Police Chief Charged With Misconduct in Office
Jay Johnson accused of having police department pole camera installed at his home
Nov 13th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases
Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals
Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
MPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities
Cell site simulators allow for phone locations to be tracked.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake
The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn
Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal
Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Balks At Trump Admin’s Plan To Cancel $62 Million Grant For Homeowners
Solar for All program would support installation of solar energy systems in Wisconsin.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
How Are State’s Local Governments Spending Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Milwaukee County seen as national model for transparency.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution
5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding and Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Department of Justice Sues SDC
Lawsuit charges former SDC employees owed nearly $360,000 in wages, benefits.
May 24th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Exonerated Prisoners Released Get Little Support in Wisconsin
Parole and probation agents give more help to guilty inmates released from prison.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Andrew Kennard
For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen
A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court
Bradley will serve as chief justice until June 30, when liberal Justice Jill Karofsky succeeds her.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge
Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
Shredding of Mail by Wisconsin Prisons Worries Legal Advocates
Attorneys concerned about confidentiality, delays and missing documents.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Does Berrada Owe You Money?
Following settlement, DOJ creates webpage to help current and former tenants.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns
DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water
Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
14 Arrested in Sprawling Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Case
Murder, nine-mile chase, firearms, cocaine and fentanyl.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing
Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program
The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Berrada Settles DOJ Lawsuit
Landlord Youssef Berrada, charged with many violations, will pay $1.7 million.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison
But political leaders part ways on solutions.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment
Program provides services to prevent crisis, overdoses or criminal charges.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case
Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Program Unites Victims of Clergy Abuse With Non-Offending Priests To Promote Healing
The new Bridge Dialogues program in Milwaukee utilizes a restorative justice style to aid survivors.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme
Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects
Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit
Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?
Nov 11th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
How State’s Election Rules Have Changed
2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Attacks on Drop Boxes Are An Affront to Wisconsin Voters
'Organized attack' on drop boxes is designed to restrict voting access argues Sam Liebert.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Sam Liebert
Wisconsin Had 85 Domestic Violence Deaths in 2023
Report comes as groups helping domestic violence victims face steep budget cuts.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records
Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."
Oct 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters
A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch
Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission
Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements
Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut
Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.
Jun 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow
Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’
Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights
May 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Josh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?
Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
300 Wisconsin Officers Fired or Forced Out Are Back on Job
Milwaukee and Waukesha have re-employed the most such officers.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women
Committee switch creates pathway to passage, possible task force.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity
Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children
Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Kaul, Other AGs Reach $700 million Agreement On Suit Against Google
Claiming Google monopolized Android app distribution and payment processing method.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Kelan Lyons
Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Chesebro Cooperating With Wisconsin Election Probe?
Report says 'architect' of fake electors scheme will cooperate with state investigators.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers
One Milwaukee officer and two Bayside officers. 'Very disturbing,' says police ethics expert.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores
Merchandise code for gun retailers would help track suspicious weapons purchases gun control advocates say.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
In Defense of Gerrymandering
How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
WI Supreme Court Starts New Term Quietly
Hearing cases on adoption law and religious exemption from state unemployment law.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Kaul Won’t Release List of All Law Enforcement Officers in State
Media seeks to track officers let go for misconduct who got rehired elsewhere.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Christina Lieffring
Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’
Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety
Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey
AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records
Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
Aug 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
City’s Drug-Related Arrests Drop By 67%
5-year decline even as overdose deaths soar. MPD cites change of focus.
Jul 9th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023
But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation
Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking
Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Controversial Landlord Backs Lena Taylor for Judge
More than half of money for her municipal judge campaign came from Youssef Berrada.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast
Wisconsin confronts problem of human trafficking and exploited immigrant labor.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey
PFAS Plume Found in Lake Michigan
'Forever chemicals' linked to many diseases found in Green Bay portion of lake.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe
Madison religious freedom group pushes attorney general to add resources to effort.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights
Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
