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Golfers topple porta-potty to dump suspected car thief after wild police chase caught on video

November 17, 2023

Golfers topple porta-potty to dump suspected car thief after wild police chase caught on video

A suspected car thief fled from a Wisconsin crash scene and tried to hide in a porta-potty, but local golfers toppled it so police could make the arrest.

Wisconsin declines to charge bow hunter who killed cougar in self-defense

November 16, 2023

Wisconsin declines to charge bow hunter who killed cougar in self-defense

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has announced that it will not pursue charges against a bow hunter accused of killing a cougar in Buffalo County.

Wisconsin soon to open gun deer-hunting season through Nov. 26

November 16, 2023

Wisconsin soon to open gun deer-hunting season through Nov. 26

Wisconsin will open its nine-day gun deer-hunting season this Saturday, with the outlook for this year's hunt considered mixed despite its proximity to breeding season.

Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos find rare common ground in opposition to Wisconsin school voucher suit

November 16, 2023

Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos find rare common ground in opposition to Wisconsin school voucher suit

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos found rare agreement Thursday against a lawsuit threatening state-funded school choice expenditures.

Green Bay police officer will resign after pleading no contest to hitting a man with his squad car

November 16, 2023

Green Bay police officer will resign after pleading no contest to hitting a man with his squad car

A Green Bay officer originally placed on administrative leave will now resign from his position following a guilty plea to a charge of negligent operation of a vehicle.

Wisconsin governor lifts lockdowns in prisons after inmate lawsuit

November 15, 2023

Wisconsin governor lifts lockdowns in prisons after inmate lawsuit

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced the easing of lockdowns at two of the state's oldest and understaffed prisons. The decision follows a federal lawsuit by inmates.

Wisconsin woman convicted of fatally poisoning friend's water with eye drops

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin woman convicted of fatally poisoning friend's water with eye drops

A Wisconsin woman was found guilty Tuesday of poisoning her friend's water with eye drops and stealing nearly $300,000 from her, authorities said.

Wisconsin Senate passes liquor law overhaul

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes liquor law overhaul

Wisconsin's Republican-run Senate voted Tuesday to overhaul state liquor laws, establish new regulations for private event venues, and create a new regulatory oversight department.

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

The Wisconsin state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill allowing municipalities and landowners to tap into a $125 million state fund to combat PFAS pollution.

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs challenge to constitutionality of state-funded school choice programs

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs challenge to constitutionality of state-funded school choice programs

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to weigh the constitutionality of the state's various subsidized charter school and voucher programs.