Settlement recommended in Milwaukee police strip searches
The city attorney in Milwaukee has recommend a $5 million settlement in 14 federal lawsuits. Seventy four black men alleged they were subjected to illegal and unconstitutional strip and body cavity searches by white officers. “This is
Kennedy worries about transition in GAB split (AUDIO)
The head of the state Government Accountability Board says his biggest concern for the future of elections in Wisconsin is making major changes to the oversight process during a major election year. Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a
K-9 searches lockers at Parker High School
Students at Parker High School may be learning to follow the rules when it comes to bringing contraband to school. The Gazette reports Parker went into a soft lock down just after 1:00 Tuesday to allow a
Democrats call for hearing on safety at Wisconsin prisons
State Senate Democrats are calling for a public hearing on safety at Wisconsin’s correctional facilities. The request comes in response to extensive abuse allegations against juvenile offenders housed at the Lincoln Hills Correctional Facility, which are currently
Wisconsin GAB, campaign finance reform bills signed into law
Governor Scott Walker has signed two controversial bills into law, which will overhaul the state elections agency and make a number of changes to Wisconsin’s campaign finance laws. The governor’s office said Wednesday afternoon that Walker signed both
Fond du Lac County Board opposes placement of non-county sex offenders
The Fond du Lac County Board Tuesday night unanimously passed a resolution opposing placement of a Milwaukee County sex offender in the town of Eldorado. The advisory resolution also opposes placement of any non-county sex offenders in
Governor Walker signs Wisconsin elections agency reform bill
Governor Scott Walker has signed controversial legislation overhauling the state elections agency, the Government Accountability Board. News of the signing came from a Tweet by Rep. Dean Knudson (R-Hudson), a sponsor of the legislation. Walker’s office has
Neenah standoff suspect charged with murder
Prosecutors in Winnebago County have filed a murder charge against a man accused of taking hostages at a Neenah motorcycle shop earlier this month, resulting in a standoff that ended with one person dead and an officer
AUDIO: Salvation Army braces for shortfall
The bells may be ringing, but this year's donations to the Janesville Salvation Army are falling short. Major Bob Fay says donations are running about $45 thousand behind last year at this time. He admits being both
Oshkosh Defense cleared to resume work on Humvee replacement
The Army says the Oshkosh Corporation can start building the next generation of light military vehicles, which will replace the Humvee. Oshkosh Defense won a $6.7 billion contract to build 17,000 JLTVs for the Army and Marines,