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Crawford ad accuses Schimel of going easy on defendants as Wisconsin Supreme Court race ramps up
An ad by liberal candidate Susan Crawford claims conservative candidate Brad Schimel went easy on defendants in domestic violence and child pornography cases.
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Wisconsin government websites go offline temporarily following Trump’s anti-DEI order
Several government web sites serving Wisconsin went offline this week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday that seeks to dismantle federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Refugees in Wisconsin may remain separated from families after new executive order
While many of Trump’s executive orders are expected to face legal challenges, Wisconsin immigration attorney Erin Barbato says there is an uphill road ahead for immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.
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Overdose deaths declined for second straight year in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County saw a decline in overdose deaths for the second year in a row in 2024 — an encouraging trend for local leaders after years of climbing overdose deaths.
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‘Mind Over Meetings’ offers workplace strategies for people with mental illness
Kody Green of La Crosse has a new book out that shares his experiences living with schizophrenia and struggling in the workplace.
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Trump’s DOJ threatens locals who don’t aid immigration enforcement. What could that mean for Wisconsin?
Federal prosecutors would only have the legal authority to bring criminal charges against local agencies for non-compliance with immigration laws under “very narrow” circumstances, said law professor Kevin Johnson.
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Dueling Wisconsin Supreme Court ads focus on rape kit backlog
Dueling ads in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election focus on a backlog of criminal cases that took place during one candidate’s stint as the state’s top lawyer.
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State, local health departments watching Trump administration’s health communications pause
State and local health officials say it’s too early to tell how a temporary halt on federal health communications will affect their work.
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Fisharama returns to northern Wisconsin for its 58th year
After two years of cancellations, organizers are ready to give the Amnicon Lake ice fishing event another shot. A lack of volunteers might stand in their way.
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Federal funding cuts cause some Wisconsin nonprofits to deny aid seekers, defund programs
Funding grants from the Victims of Crime Act have been declining over several years, taking a toll on Wisconsin nonprofits that support victims of domestic violence.