Justice
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Investigators say student killed by police outside Mount Horeb school pointed pellet rifle
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — A student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon, authorities […]
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Mount Horeb Area School District offers resources to families after shooting of armed student
Classes were canceled Thursday and the district was instead offering families resources and a brief activity, according to a post on social media.
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Former election official gets 1 year probation for sending fake absentee ballots to GOP lawmaker
A former Milwaukee County election official will serve 12 months probation for election fraud under a sentence imposed Thursday.
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Feds recommend easing restrictions on marijuana. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
Wisconsin backers of marijuana legalization say they’re glad to see the federal government recommend easing restrictions on the drug. But they don’t expect to see any sudden shift among Republican state lawmakers.
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4-year-old girl killed in hit-and-run crash in Milwaukee
A 4-year-old girl in Milwaukee died in a hit-and-run crash while crossing the street with her mom Tuesday morning.
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‘Hope to the hopeless’: Incarcerated people hear directly from Milwaukee officials
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Executive David Crowley and County Chief Judge Carl Ashley spoke about the importance of having a purpose in life, as well as the benefits of having a mentor.
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Coalition pushes for closure of Wisconsin’s Green Bay prison
A 2020 report detailed numerous problems at the 126-year-old maximum-security facility in Allouez, including security concerns, leaky plumbing and noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Milwaukee leaders credit community partnerships in homicide decline
WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe spoke with WPR reporter Evan Casey about the decreasing number of homicides and other crimes in Milwaukee.
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Pulled over for a busted taillight? UW-Madison Police may give you a voucher instead of a ticket.
Some drivers pulled over by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department for minor equipment violations are getting certificates for repairs instead of citations.
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Homicides in Milwaukee down nearly 50 percent compared to 2 years ago
Homicides in Milwaukee are down nearly 50 percent this year compared to two years ago and 23 percent down compared to the same time last year.