September 13, 2022 Appeal for 1976 slaying trial in Wisconsin to continue even though convicted murderer has died A man who was convicted of fatally shooting two people in Wisconsin in 1976 has died in prison. Although he is dead, the appeal of the man's conviction will continue.
September 13, 2022 Wisconsin judge declines to suspend absentee ballot ruling A Wisconsin judge declined to suspend his ruling from last week regarding absentee ballots. Wisconsin Republicans have been trying to tighten restrictions on absentee voting.
September 9, 2022 28 Wisconsin lakes, other sites on federal land renamed to remove racist word WI Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has worked to remove the offensive word "squaw" from many lakes and other sites in the state. Squaw Island in Door County is now named Keyes Island.
September 9, 2022 Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to run for spot on court again next year A former WI Supreme Court justice Dan Kelly is running again next year after losing in the 2020 election. Current Justice Pat Roggensack is retiring rather than seeking a third term.
September 8, 2022 Wisconsin Legislatures unanimously approve $31 million opioid settlement spending plan WI Legislatures approved a $31 million spending plan based on money from a multi-state opioid manufacturer settlement. The settlement includes funding for law enforcement agencies.
September 8, 2022 Wisconsin pipeline will continue to flow through American Indian reservation as line is rerouted According to a federal judge, an oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin, which runs through an American Indian reservation, can continue to flow as operators reroute the line.
September 8, 2022 Wisconsin classic car and toy museum auctioning its entire collection following owner's death Elmer's Auto and Toy Museum in Fountain City, Wisconsin, closed its doors after Labor Day and is auctioning its entire collection of cars and memorabilia.
September 8, 2022 Man who killed girlfriend's parents in the University of Wisconsin's arboretum sentenced to life in prison Khari Sanford, the man who killed his girlfriend's parents, has been sentenced to life in prison. The judge felt Sanford had "utter disregard for human life."
September 8, 2022 Wisconsin prison inmate charged with first-degree murder in 37-year-old cold case A prison inmate in Wisconsin has been charged with homicide in a case from 37 years ago. He allegedly confessed to the murder to fellow inmates.
September 8, 2022 Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Senate candidate, supported cutting prison population in half Democratic Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who has received funding from multiple Defund the Police groups, has repeatedly called for cutting Wisconsin's prison population by 50%.