Lynn Adelman

Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial

Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.

City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino

Felony plea agreements lay out the fraudulent scheme.

Former Fugitive Sentenced in Odometer Tampering Scheme

Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules

Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student

Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Bank Robberies, Illegal Firearm Possession, and Conspiracy to Retaliate Against an Informant.

MSOE Will Open Music Conservatory In Historic Duplex

University repurposing 118-year-old, Juneau Ave. house at northern edge of its campus.

Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.

No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.

$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim

Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.

Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador

No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.

How Vos Pushes The Big Lie

Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.

River Hills Buying 55 Acre Lot to Settle $3 Million Suit

Residents fought a 154-unit apartment proposal for the lot in 2017.

Former Milwaukee Alderman Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies and Unlawful Possession of Firearms

Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction

Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.

Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?

Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.

Judge Adelman Blasts U.S. Supreme Court

Getting buzz nationally. Is his critique warranted?

Pleasant Prairie Man Sentenced for Mail Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return

Milwaukee Business Owner Sentenced for $5.4 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Remembering John Pawasarat

UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.

Previously Removed Mexican National Sentenced to Seven Years On Prostitution, Narcotics and Firearms Offenses

Don’t Block Anonymous Requests

Some governments refuse anonymous requests for open records. That’s illegal. And anti-democratic.

Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt

Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography Outside of the United States

This investigation is a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.

School Teacher Asks to Intervene in Latest Act 10 Lawsuit

WILL continues the fight to protect Walker’s collective bargaining reform law.

Jessica Arp, assistant news director and reporter for WISC-TV, named 2019 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

The award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin.

Don’t Chip Away at Open Records Law

Access to public information should not be limited based on who's requesting it.

Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”

Insider article by Judge Lynn Adelman reveals how key decision transformed state.

Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone

New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.

We Couldn’t Find Any Voter Fraud

Ex legislator Dale Schultz exposes Republican scam on voter fraud.

Gilman Halsted, retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, named Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

Over the course of two decades, Halsted became a familiar voice to WPR listeners.

Did Trump Steal Wisconsin?

Some point to voter suppression as a factor in this state and others.

Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?

AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.

Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem

Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.

Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe

His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.

All Citizens Have a Right to Vote

But will state Election Commission act to make sure that happens?

New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess

Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?

Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID

Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.

Federal Judges Hand Down Two Voting Rights Victories For Wisconsinites

This wasn't the only victory for Wisconsinites.

The Further Adventures of John Doe

U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.

Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit

Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.

John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger

Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.

Why Republicans Love Photo ID

It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.

Attorney Robert J. Dreps, advocate for open government, to receive Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award

Dreps, who last month was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, is retiring from full-time practice at the Madison office of Godfrey & Kahn.

Taxi Freedom Prevails in Milwaukee

Judge Dismisses Cab Companies’ Lawsuit Challenging City’s Lifting of Cap on Cabs

Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations sought from the public

Award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin.

Democrat challenging John Chisholm has uphill battle

Another strip club seeks to open in downtown Milwaukee

City ordered to pay strip club’s legal fees

City anticipating lawsuit after denying Silk’s request for downtown strip club

The Plague of Lead Paint Poisoning

The problem persists, with more impact on Milwaukee than many cities. Is there a solution?

Walker Obstructed Probe of Missing Veterans Funds?

In newly unsealed records, investigators say then-county exec was uncooperative, triggering first John Doe.

Taxi Owner-Drivers Officially Join Lawsuit to Stand Up for Transportation Freedom

Cheema, Malik and IJ have asked the court to dismiss the cab companies’ lawsuit.

Harvey Jay Goldstein’s Home is a Prison

Sentenced to house arrest, the felonious attorney can only stare at the walls of his Bay View duplex for six months.

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Voter ID Stay

Today, the 7th Circuit issued a ruling lifting Judge Aldeman's stay and allowing the law to go into effect before the November elections.

Taxi Freedom Wins

Judge Rejects Cab Owners Cartel’s Attempt to Halt New Taxis License Program

First Hearing in Taxi Owners’ Lawsuit to Maintain Monopoly on Milwaukee’s Taxicabs

Tomorrow, a group of Milwaukee taxi companies will have their first day in court to ask Judge Lynn Adelman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin to issue a preliminary injunction against the recently-passed ordinance lifting the cap on the number of taxis allowed to operate in the city.

Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting

Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.

Voter Fraud Issue Gets Its Day in Court

The federal court gave the state a chance to show voter fraud was rampant. So what did they prove?

Mayor Barrett released the following statement regarding today’s decision on voter ID

“Judge Adelman’s decision is good for democracy."

Federal judge makes right call on “Voter ID” law

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs April 29, 2014

Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment

Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar

MSOE’s Humphrey House

MSOE spent $250,000 to upgrade the 1894 Queen Anne residence of its longtime president.

Prison Time Sought for Embezzler Andy Bandy

Embezzler’s Plea Agreement Statements Hold No Currency with Past Victims