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“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
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
Report Details How Regional Drug Prosecutors Support Local Fight Against Drug Epidemic
October 5, 2020
Oct 5th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Wisconsin, FTC and Federal Law Enforcement Partners Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection
September 29, 2020
Sep 29th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
UPDATE: Kenosha Officer-Involved Shooting
September 21, 2020
Sep 21st, 2020 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Cleanup Agreement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Superfund Site in Marinette
September 21, 2020
Sep 21st, 2020 by Josh Kaul
UPDATE: Investigation of Shooting in Mayville, Wis.
September 17, 2020
Sep 17th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Investigation of Shooting in Mayville, Wis.
September 16, 2020
Sep 16th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ballot Decision
September 14, 2020
Sep 14th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
Oshkosh Man Charged with Elder Abuse After Alleged Theft of $427,000 from Elderly Victim
September 11, 2020
Sep 11th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
24/7 School Safety System Can Help Prevent Suicide
September 10, 2020
Sep 10th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Issues Victim Restitution for 4,627 Wisconsin Consumers
September 9, 2020
Sep 9th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police-Abetted Terrorism in Kenosha
Aug 26th, 2020 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
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
Statement from the Kenosha Police Department
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Kenosha Police Department
New Data Available from the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
August 20, 2020
Aug 20th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist
Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
DOJ Launches New Incident-Level Criminal Justice Data Dashboards
August 13, 2020
Aug 13th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Update: Officer Involved Shooting in Kenosha, Wis.
August 12, 2020
Aug 12th, 2020 by Josh Kaul
Former Police Chief and Sheriff Candidate Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges
Aug 5th, 2020 by U.S. Department of Justice
Museum of Wisconsin Art Announces Wisconsin Funnies: Fifty Years of Comics
More than 200 works by thirty-one artists illustrate the history of comics in Wisconsin
Jul 31st, 2020 by Museum of Wisconsin Art
Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette
A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Special Public Safety and Health Committee meeting set for Monday, July 27
Agenda to include communication about federal intervention in Milwaukee
Jul 25th, 2020 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Common Council opposes divisive and unwanted federal action in Milwaukee
Jul 24th, 2020 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
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
AG Kaul Statement Regarding Deployment of Federal Agents to Milwaukee
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Josh Kaul
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
