Articles filed under Wisconsin
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Federal trial set to begin over Wis. election mapsFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — After two days of delays, a federal trial is set to begin in Milwaukee in a case involving the state’s latest election maps. The maps show which voters are i...
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Hank Aaron to speak at Marquette graduation in MayFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — Baseball legend Hank Aaron will speak at Marquette University’s graduation ceremonies in May. Aaron played as an outfielder for the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta...
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Wis. Assembly passes child death reporting billFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — The state Assembly has passed a bill that lays out new child death reporting requirements. The bill would require a guardian to report a child’s death to...
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Wisc. Shawano Co man arrested in death of fatherFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - SHAWANO, Wis. — Authorities say a 20-year-old man is in custody in the death of his father. The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Donald Johnson of Witte...
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Poll: Thompson leads Baldwin in Wisc. US Senate raceFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — A new poll shows former Gov. Tommy Thompson is the Republican candidate with the best chance of beating Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin’s U.S...
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Wisc. poll: Walker’s favorability rating dips since Jan.Feb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — A new poll says Gov. Scott Walker’s favorability rating has dipped in the past month. The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday says 46 per...
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Teen accused of burying newborn won’t be chargedFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A Wauwatosa judge says there will be no criminal charges for a Shorewood teen accused of giving birth in her bathtub and burying her baby in the back y...
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Starved Wis. girl’s statements detail her lifeFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — When the malnourished 15-year-old awoke each morning, she could hear her family eating and getting ready for the day. If she felt especially brave or despera...
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Opening arguments set in Wis. redistricting caseFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — Opening arguments are set to begin in Milwaukee in a federal case that could affect potential recall elections in Wisconsin. The case involves redistricting...
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Former Mich pastor charged with child assaultFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - MARINETTE, Wis. — A former Michigan pastor has been arraigned in Wisconsin on child sexual assault charges. A criminal complaint filed in Marinette County accuses 46-ye...