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Source of leak on Wisconsin Supreme Court still unknown

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Investigators concluded in a report released Wednesday that the leak of a Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion order last year was likely deliberate, but they were unable to determine who was responsible. The June leak of a draft order showed the court would take a case ...

Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges. The FBI took Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan ...

Judge orders former Wisconsin warden to pay $500 fine in inmate’s death

JUNEAU, Wis. (AP) — A judge Monday ordered a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in an inmate's death to pay a $500 fine to resolve the case after concluding he has no criminal record and didn't realize his guards weren't following policy. Prosecutors charged former Waupun ...

Judge arrested in clash with immigration authorities

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the Republican president's sweeping immigration crackdown. Milwaukee County Circuit Court ...

Wisconsin Senate passes postpartum Medicaid

The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill to expand access to health care for postpartum mothers on Tuesday. The Senate for a second time since the last session passed a bill that would extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers in Wisconsin from 60 days to a full year after childbirth. The ...

Storms delay activities in GB on eve of draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Frozen Tundra would’ve melted from all the rain. A thunderstorm Wednesday morning abruptly ended interview sessions with NFL draft prospects and sent folks scurrying for cover. Workers inside the draft theater were instructed to seek shelter because of ...