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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
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
Officer Involved Death Investigation Near Fort Atkinson
December 9, 2020
Dec 9th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force to Hold First Meeting
December 3, 2020
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Columbus Contractor Charged with Withholding Tax Theft
Nov 24th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Revenue
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
AG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference
November 23, 2020
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
Private-Duty Nurse Charged with Over $28,000 in Medicaid Fraud
November 11, 2020
Nov 11th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Dane County Man Charged in Connection with Three Different Schemes to Financially Exploit Elderly Relative
November 5, 2020
Nov 5th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
UPDATE: Death Investigations in Marinette County
October 29, 2020
Oct 29th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
National Safe Schools Week: Keep Your School Community Safe
October 20, 2020
Oct 20th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions
Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Election
AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Voter Intimidation is Illegal
Oct 19th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force Membership
October 15, 2020
Oct 15th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Agreement Reached to Pay Employees’ Wages in H&H Receivership
October 12, 2020
Oct 12th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
