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April 7, 2023

Wisconsin probation program struggles to monitor, rehabilitate offenders, audit finds

A legislative audit found that Wisconsin's probation and parole program has failed to sufficiently monitor and rehabilitate offenders, with prisons often severely understaffed.

April 7, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers pardons 159 low-level offenders

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pardoned 159 people Friday, most of whom were convicted on low-level theft, drug dealing and possession charges.

April 6, 2023

Wisconsin man killed by suspect fleeing police in stolen car

A motorist who fled from Milwaukee police in a stolen vehicle crashed and fatally injured another driver just three blocks away from the initial traffic stop.

April 6, 2023

Scott Walker: Midwest elections 'absolutely' a five-alarm fire warning for GOP

Former Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., says elections where progressives are winning despite rising crime reflect young voters’ power and says Republicans must ‘turn it around.’ 

April 6, 2023

Wisconsin woman uses online dating applications to reach young voters, raise turnout

Getting the vote out has gone virtual, with one Wisconsin woman detailing how she and others are using online dating applications to help raise turnout among young people.

April 5, 2023

ADHD numbers climbing dramatically in the U.S., especially among women, says new study

The number of people diagnosed with ADHD is climbing steadily, especially among women. The share of diagnosed females between 23 and 49 nearly doubled from 2020 to 2022.

April 5, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs GOP-backed bail amendment clarification into law

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday approved a Republican-backed bill clarifying when bail restrictions should apply under a new constitutional amendment.

April 5, 2023

Wisconsin food deliverer with suspended license charged after striking, killing pedestrian: reports

A Milwaukee man with a suspended license and claiming to be a food delivery driver for DoorDash allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian

April 5, 2023

Conservatives pick up landslide policy victories in Wisconsin election despite Supreme Court loss to liberals

While control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court was handed to liberals in Tuesday's election, voters gave conservatives three wins related to cash bail and welfare benefits.

April 5, 2023

GOP Rep. Dan Knodl wins open Wisconsin Senate seat, creating a Republican supermajority in the chamber

Dan Knodl won the open Wisconsin Senate seat in Tuesday's special election. Republicans in Wisconsin's Senate now hold a supermajority in the chamber.