Wisconsin

Wisconsin January 9

GOP lawmaker reports domestic terrorism to FBI after alleged incident involving anti-ICE agitator in Wisconsin

Hours after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., claims an anti-ICE protester allegedly tried forcing into his Wisconsin office.

Wisconsin January 7

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE resigns, vows to keep fighting case

A Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents has resigned while vowing to continue fighting her case.

Crime December 30

Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser ordered back to psychiatric hospital after group home escape

Judge orders Morgan Geyser back to psychiatric hospital after escaping group home. Woman convicted in 2014 Slender Man stabbing loses privileges.

U.S. December 18

Milwaukee County judge found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents in courthouse incident

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of federal obstruction for helping man evade ICE agents at courthouse, faces up to five years in prison.

Opinion December 12

MIKE DAVIS: Driving a stake through 2020 election lawfare

Arizona and Wisconsin attorneys general continue pursuing Trump supporters over 2020 election challenges despite legal setbacks and upcoming re-elections.

Wisconsin December 11

Autopsy reveals Wisconsin grad school student’s cause of death after she disappeared walking home from bar

Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz's death ruled accidental drowning after body found in Mississippi River. Autopsy shows high alcohol levels in tragic case.

Elections December 5

Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor as the likely Democratic primary frontrunner despite baggage from his 2022 Senate race loss.

Wisconsin December 4

Wisconsin ‘refusing to learn the lesson’ of Minnesota after fraud scandal, GOP gubernatorial hopeful warns

Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany warned that Gov. Evers' refusal to allow SNAP audits could lead to fraud like Minnesota's $1 billion scandal involving terrorists.

Wisconsin December 3

Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance

A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.

Wisconsin December 2

Slender Man stabber’s lawyer demands she be freed from jail, returned to mental facility after escape: report

Morgan Geyser's attorney requests mental health facility placement over jail after Slender Man case convict allegedly escaped Wisconsin group home and was arrested.