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Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?
Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Evan Casey
Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Elections Commission Retracts ‘Ballot Spoiling’ Guidance
After appeals court loss, state officials won't allow absentee voters to void ballot, re-vote.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses
Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"
Oct 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Darrell Brooks Found Guilty Of All Charges
Jury finds him guilty of six counts of intentional homicide and 70 other charges in Waukesha Christmas parade killings.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Darrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury
Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Dead Bird, Image of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President’s Home
Literature darkened Barnes skin. Latest in series of racially tinged campaign incidents.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial
Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney
Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven Walters
League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling
Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots
Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin
Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself
Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide
Sep 29th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires
Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
White Supremacists Push False Narrative on Waukesha Parade Tragedy
False claims that killings were racially motivated echoed by Republican official.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance
Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Paper Table Gains New Vendor
Po'Manz Food, a southern-inspired catering company, has filed a license application for the Paper Table space.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit
Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters
Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Lawsuits Over Wauwatosa Curfew, Surveillance Move Forward
A federal judge will allow court to consider claims related to handling of 2020 protests.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe
14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Henry Redman
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
Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen
Some parallels with past shootings by police.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals
Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths
2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey
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
State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report
State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Bartolotta Aims to Revitalize Historic Site
The Commodore, a restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, is planned to open next summer.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies
More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Declares Fentanyl a ‘Health Crisis’
92 people died of overdoses in Waukesha County last year.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Statewide Democratic Candidates
Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Everyone Wants to Be Lt. Governor
10 candidates in all, including just two Democrats. Who stands out?
Aug 6th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pence Calls Kleefisch ‘Proven Conservative’
The former vice president joined Kleefisch at a law enforcement event in Waukesha County.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Public Allies CEO Resigns
Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Sam Woods
8 Republicans, 2 Democrats Running for Lt. Governor
Crowded Republican primary includes two state senators. Democrats include non-profit leader and a state representative.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Alvin Cole Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Wauwatosa
Alvin Cole was killed in 2020 by former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Four Disabled Voters Sue State in Federal Court
WI Supreme Court ruling on absentee voting bars them from casting ballots, suit says.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker
State Rep. Steve Nass goes after Elections Commission guidance on fixing minor errors.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks
In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State PSC Program Makes Homes More Green
$500,000 to reduce carbon emissions, cut utility costs for 50 low-income metro homeowners.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election
Revives fraudulent claim after State Supreme Court decision on absentee ballot boxes.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal
Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant
FlexRide, a last-mile transportation service also working with childcare centers to make transportation easier for working parents.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing
One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing
Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime was committed.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers
Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams
Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly
20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer
PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Bob Donovan Considers Another Run For Office
Former alderman and two-time mayoral candidate publicly considering run for Assembly.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Hears Dropbox Lawsuit
Lawsuit brought by conservative law firm could affect absentee voting practices.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Making It Harder to Vote
That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Andrea Kaminski
Judge Ends Search for Deleted Emails, Texts From Vos’ Phone
Assembly Speaker has turned over almost 20,000 deleted emails from his state account, attorney says.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Shadowy Business Courts Corrupt Justice System
Business Court project creates two-tiered justice system. But it's not too late to end it.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Richard Niess
Defense Seeks To Move Trial For Waukesha Parade Suspect
Darrell Brooks' attorney argues it will be impossible to find unbiased jury.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes
Karofsky objects to majority decision, saying senator has “personal stake” in the case.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Henry Redman
$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On
Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman
School Board Races Getting More Partisan
Issues getting nationalized. Waukesha leads the way in Wisconsin.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead
Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87
First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
State’s Warmer Winters Have Far Reaching Impact
Winter activities, the local economy and animal life affected by warming climate.
Feb 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe
"Unorthodox" decision in John Doe probe of Anderson’s killing by officer is questioned.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Good Time To Invest in Milwaukee Apartments Says Report
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes For February Primary
Hagedorn joins liberal justices. Court also agrees to hear expedited appeal of the case.
Jan 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce
Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes
Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Is Rebecca Kleefisch a ‘Hypocrite’?
Her voting as “indefinitely confined” was something done in many Republican-leaning districts.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too
Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents
New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal
Used in 40 states and backed by Republicans, until their new push to make them illegal.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes
Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Suicide Attempts Increase Among Teen Girls
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Points to pandemic disruptions to daily life.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Court Rejects Kaul Suit to Stop GOP Election Probe’s Subpoena
But judge warns she could reopen case if Gableman seek penalties against WEC leader.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Laurel White
Vos, Gableman Could Face Consequences for Election Probe
Court requires Vos to sit for deposition, lawyer demands public apologies by Gableman.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Liberal Talk Coming to Waukesha
Mike Crute’s new talk radio station, WAUK 540 AM, will compete with local right-wing talkers.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Interstate 94 Project Cost Much Higher Than Original Estimate
Both six and eight lane options cost more than $1.2 billion and include similar dramatic overhaul of Stadium Interchange.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud
But conservative group cites potential for future fraud, attacks election administrators.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Legislators Demand Evers Remove Chisholm
Republicans target Milwaukee DA, whose office set bail for accused killer Darrell Brooks.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes
Gableman Asks Court to Arrest Madison, Green Bay Mayors
It’s “comic buffoonery,” says attorney for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
$200 Million From ARPA Sent to Local Governments in State
Funding program helps support public health, recover from pandemic, recoup lost revenue.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Waukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close
Five killed, 48 injured. Suspect Darrell E. Brooks given 'inappropriately low bail’ for prior charge, DA says.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by WPR Staff
5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade
Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
Chase Tower Being Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
