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After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance
Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low
Steady decline in numbers since 2008.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Racine County Man Charged With Felonies for Absentee Ballot Scheme
Harry Wait requested other citizens' absentee ballots to prove election fraud was possible.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Signals Support of State’s Disabled Voters
Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting how disabled can vote.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year
Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Want Lawsuit Against Abortion Ban Dismissed
The three legislative leaders being sued by state DOJ say they aren't the right people to sue.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
US DOJ Backs State’s Disabled Voters
Federal attorneys intervene in lawsuit to protect absentee voter assistance for disabled voters.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son
Michael Bell Sr. has struggled to get a new investigation into his sons 2004 killing.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Elections Commission Helping Investigate Racine Voter Fraud
A Racine man committed voter fraud to prove it can be done. Racine sheriff congratulated him.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Can Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?
It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Vos Penalized in Open Records Case
Assembly Speaker 'did not respond to four records requests for six months,' circuit court judge states.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents
Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849
Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge
Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Kaul Announces State Sex Assault Kits Tracking System
Goal tp 'empower’ assault survivors, allow them to track progress on investigations.
May 31st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws
Recent mass shootings a reminder that gun control laws have gone nowhere in Wisconsin.
May 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data
Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.
May 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State’s Black and Hispanic Renters Struggling
Report finds 47% of Black renters, 31% of Hispanic renters behind on payments.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues
Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate
Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals
AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Denies Kleefisch Election Lawsuit
4-3 ruling rejects challenge to absentee ballot boxes by Republican candidate for governor.
Feb 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'
Jan 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data
GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Questions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay
Mount Pleasant has paid consulting group $1.2 million, with no job description or exact work records.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans
Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord
Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
DNR Orders JCI To Do More PFAS Testing
State agency orders company to provide broader assessment of pollution.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin
10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Leads Nation in Calling Police on Native Students
Overall Wisconsin schools call police on students twice as often as other states.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Corey Mitchell, Joe Yerardi and Susan Ferriss | Center for Public Integrity, Clare Amari | Wisconsin Watch, Angelica Euseary and Robert Chappell | Madison365
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks
Three men shot and killed, two by Milwaukee Police, one by Greenfield Police.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department
City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Online Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records
Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing
Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police
Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Officials Use Secret Portals to Hide Records
UW-Madison administration, Republican legislators use digital dodges to violate open records law.
May 3rd, 2021 by David Armiak
Kaul Gives Details on Clergy Abuse Probe
Investigating all five Catholic dioceses in state. Archdiocesan official criticizes effort.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman
The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police
Company wrote policy used by Brooklyn Center and dozens of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Crime Lab Improves Processing Time
Even during the pandemic, the turnaround time for lab work was faster.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DOJ Recieves Grant For Sexual Assault Kit Database
New system will track evidence for sexual assault cases. A backlog discovered in 2014 took four years to process.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center
Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
“Qualified Immunity” At Issue in Killing By Officer
Sheriff’s deputy who shot Christopher Davis in 2016 claims qualified immunity in his defense.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek
Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Remote Meetings Can Hide Information
Some government bodies have been very transparent. Others not so much.
Jan 1st, 2021 by Olivia Herken
Wisconsin Inmate Wins Suit For Sex Reassignment Surgery
Judge says the public interest lies in "alleviating needless suffering by those who are dependent on the government for their care."
Dec 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Police Association Calls BLM Protesters ‘Terrorists’
International group with Wisconsin ties sends out research paper with false claims.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?
Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Clara Neupert
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers
6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Appeals Court Hears MacIver Institute Case Against Evers
The MacIver Institute argued before appeals court first amendment rights were violated.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
DNR Faces Biggest Pollution Case Ever
PFAS pollution in Marinette area requires largest, most complex cleanup in state history.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Voter Intimidation Is Illegal, Kaul Warns
Threatening force, barring voters could result in jail time, attorney general warns.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions
Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
DOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues
Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Cop Says He Thought Jacob Blake Was a Kidnapper
Attorney for Kenosha cop who shot Blake offers this defense to the media.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart
13% of Wells Near JCI Site Have Elevated PFAS Levels
The company said a majority of wells had levels below state, federal threshold.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses
Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
More Online Access to Public Records Needed
In the age of pandemic, local and state government departments should routinely create online copies of records.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Steven Potter
Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Protests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night
Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.
Aug 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
AG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake
Shooting being investigated by state's Department of Criminal Investigation.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests
Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 26th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting
Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist
Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette
A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State DOJ Rejects Records Request on Police
What actions are police in Milwaukee, other cities taking against protesters? Open records request rejected.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Choice, Charter Schools Get Big Payday
Federal Paycheck Protection grants don’t fund public schools but do fund private schools.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
