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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
Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul File Motion to Intervene in Redistricting Lawsuit
Governor asks to intervene in lawsuit asking a federal court to draw Wisconsin’s electoral maps
Sep 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
New Berlin Critical Incident Records – June 22, 2021
March 19, 2021
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
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
Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course
“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Plan to Join $26 Billion Proposed Opioid Settlements
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
August 17, 2021
Aug 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
DOJ Provides $92 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Safety Improvements
Aug 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
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
Racine County Critical Incident Investigation
Jul 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Takes Action on Open Housing Cases
Jul 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Jul 13th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Former Arlington Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Wife in 1988
June 25, 2021
Jun 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
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
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck
Jun 21st, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
UPDATE: Fort Atkinson Death Investigation
Jun 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
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
Charges Filed in Kenosha County for Serial Sex Assaults Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
May 20, 2021
May 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2020
May 19, 2021
May 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Milwaukee County Doctor Charged with Identity Theft and Medical Assistance Fraud
May 18, 2021
May 18th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation Leads to Tomah Man’s Guilty Verdict for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing
Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Office of Open Government Advisory: Marsy’s Law and Public Records
May 13, 2021
May 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Village of Ashwaubenon
May 7, 2021
May 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day
May 5, 2021
May 5th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida
May 3, 2021
May 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
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
Senator Agard Applauds Attorney General Kaul, DOJ Investigation into Clergy Sexual Abuse
AG Kaul announced that state DOJ will conduct a sweeping inquiry into clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
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
Awake Milwaukee Welcomes Wisconsin Attorney General Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Catholic organization stands with abuse survivors and encourages Catholic support of investigation
Apr 27th, 2021 by Awake Milwaukee
AG Kaul Announces Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Apr 27th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Nearly $250,000 Settlement with Polluters for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
April 26, 2021
Apr 26th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
Jury Reaches Guilty Verdicts in Rock County Shooting
April 16, 2021
Apr 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
AG Kaul Releases 2020 State Crime Laboratories Annual Report
April 15, 2021
Apr 15th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System
April 14, 2021
Apr 14th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul, Sen. Johnson, Rep. Anderson Propose Civil Rights Enforcement Legislation
April 8, 2021
Apr 8th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
DOJ and Office of Children’s Mental Health Partner to Help Youth When in Crisis
April 7, 2021
Apr 7th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Jackson County Cold Case Victim Identified after 43 Years
JCSO, DCI requesting public share any information with JCSO Crime Stoppers Line at 1-800-228-3203 Ext. 199
Apr 1st, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
Village of Kewaskum Critical Incident Records – February 3, 2021
March 19, 2021
Mar 19th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Milwaukee County Judge
Mar 17th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee County Judge Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Wisconsin DOJ Named to International Task Force on Pharmaceutical Mergers
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
“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
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Pollution Capture Device and $65,000 Penalty
March 12, 2021
Mar 12th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Highlights Need for Crime Lab Toxicology Positions, Technology to Address Evolving Drug Epidemic
March 10, 2021
Mar 10th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Criminal Complaints Filed Against Two in Fond du Lac County for Homicide, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Straw Purchase of a Firearm, and Aiding a Felon
February 22, 2021
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Town of Koshkonong Critical Incident Records – December 9, 2020
February 16, 2021
Feb 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
February 11, 2021
Feb 11th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Kewaskum Officer Involved Death Investigation
February 9, 2021
Feb 9th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Serial Sex Offender Convicted of Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
February 9, 2021
Feb 9th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsinites about Internet Safety Resources on Safer Internet Day
February 9, 2021
Feb 9th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
AG Kaul Announces Settlement with County Materials Corp. to Resolve Wisconsin Air Law Violations at Janesville Facility
February 5, 2021
Feb 5th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma
February 4, 2021
Feb 4th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Settlement with Rolling Hills Dairy Farm, LLC Requiring $144,000 Payment and Construction of Runoff Controls to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
February 3, 2021
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Josh Kaul
School Safety Mental Health and Threat Reporting System Sees Early Success
February 3, 2021
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Runoff Controls and $30,000 Penalty
January 28, 2021
Jan 28th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
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
Gov. Evers Announces State to Take Legal Action Against PFAS Contaminators
State will seek outside legal counsel to investigate and prepare for litigation against corporate actors responsible
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
AG Kaul Launches New Officer Wellness and Peer Support Program Statewide
January 21, 2021
Jan 21st, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Releases Data on Use of Body-Worn and Dashboard Cameras Amongst Law Enforcement
January 21, 2021
Jan 21st, 2021 by Josh Kaul
UPDATE: Charges Filed in Infant Death Investigation
January 12, 2021
Jan 12th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
UPDATE: Infant Death Investigation in Green County
January 11, 2020
Jan 11th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Wisconsin State Patrol encourages people to help raise awareness
Jan 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake
January 5, 2021
Jan 5th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Remote Meetings Can Hide Information
Some government bodies have been very transparent. Others not so much.
Jan 1st, 2021 by Olivia Herken
Wausaukee Wastewater Treatment Plant Employee Convicted of Falsification of Records
December 23, 2020
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
UPDATE: Officer Involved Death Investigation Near Fort Atkinson
December 16, 2020
Dec 16th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Law Enforcement Requests Public’s Assistance in Finding Missing Walworth 10-year-old
December 14, 2020
Dec 14th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
