Wisconsin lawmakers push to raise restitution for wrongful convictions
Legislation being considered at the state Capitol would increase the maximum compensation for those who spend time in prison for a crime they did not commit. The bill, which received a hearing in both Senate and Assembly
Steven Avery documentary makers defend production
The directors of the much-talked about documentary series on Steven Avery have been closely watching reactions to the production on social media. The 10 part series began streaming on Netflix last Friday. It focuses on Avery’s wrongful
Winter winds knock out power to thousands in Wisconsin
Nearly 15,000 electric customers in Wisconsin were left without power overnight, after a cold front moving into the state brought strong winds sweeping across the state. Wisconsin Public Service reported almost 8,400 customers were left without service,
Delavan police officer faces charges
A Delavan police lieutenant is on paid suspension after being arrested following a domestic incident. A Walworth County Sheriff's Office press release says 43-year-old Todd Wiese was arrested on charges of strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct. Delavan
Badgers win, despite major second half collapse
The Wisconsin Badgers jumped out to a 21-point halftime lead and extended that lead to 30 early in the second half. They then held on to pull out a 84-79 win over the Green Bay Phoenix at the Kohl
Bucks cruise to win against hapless Sixers
The Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 113-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, giving Joe Prunty his first win as interim head coach. The Bucks scored the games first ten points and led by as many as 25
Panthers knock off another Big Ten foe
The UW-Milwaukee Panthers had already knocked off the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison earlier. Last night, the Panthers added the Minnesota Gophers to their Big Ten hit-list, pulling out a 74-65 win at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Milwaukee
Continued scrutiny for Lincoln Hills
State lawmakers visited the state’s troubled youth correctional facility this week. State Representative Mandela Barnes (D-Milwaukee) believes the documented abuses at Lincoln Hills are largely a result of increased staff pressures, in the wake of Act 10.