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Milwaukee FPC deadlocks, fails to choose new police chief
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission deadlocked 3-3 between two candidates as it attempted to vote to choose the next chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The two candidates with support from commissioners were Dallas Police Major Malik Aziz and FBI agent Hoyt Mahaley. The commission went through two rounds of voting, failing to reach […]
Local leaders from across Wisconsin plead for more federal help to businesses
Municipal and county leaders from across Wisconsin pleaded for additional federal funding to bail out local businesses struggling with the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual luncheon sponsored by WisPolitics on Thursday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Waukesha County Board Chair Paul Decker, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Wausau Mayor Katie […]
FBI agent supported by prominent groups for Milwaukee chief job despite lack of public record
The only Milwaukee native on the shortlist to be named the city’s next police chief spent most of his career in law enforcement at the FBI — with the result that there’s less publicly available information about his record and history of policing than there is for the other candidates. Hoyt Mahaley, who grew up […]
Republicans attempt to blow up Elections Commission meeting because chair determined Biden won
On Monday afternoon, Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs, a Democrat, determined Joe Biden had won the state’s presidential election and Gov. Tony Evers certified that determination. These two steps — procedural matters that have always occurred under commission chairs and governors of both parties — incensed the Republican members of the commission so much […]
WEC chair determines results of presidential election, Evers certifies them
Update: Gov. Tony Evers announced at 5 p.m. on Monday that he had certified the results of the presidential election, awarding Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes to Joe Biden. “Today I carried out my duty to certify the November 3rd election, and as required by state and federal law, I’ve signed the Certificate of Ascertainment for […]
State Bar website aims to increase access to legal aid
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have increased the need for civil legal assistance while also making it more difficult to find a lawyer. A new program from the State Bar of Wisconsin aims to connect attorneys from across the state with legal aid groups and pro bono opportunities. In Wisconsin, a person is […]
Holidays just another day in busy year for Wisconsin food pantries
As the holiday season begins, Wisconsin’s food banks and pantries are working on sending turkeys and stuffing to families across the state, but Thanksgiving is just one out of 365 days in which these organizations work to put food on tables. This year that job has been even harder as they’ve had to completely rethink […]
Rittenhouse released from Kenosha County Jail
Kyle Rittenhouse posted his $2 million bail and was released from Kenosha County Jail Friday, his lawyer said on Twitter. The 17-year-old is charged with two counts of first degree homicide and one count of attempted homicide after shooting three people at a protest for racial justice in Kenosha in August, killing two. He also […]
DATCP, DHS warn of vaccine trial scams
With news of progress in the effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are warning people of vaccine trial scams that aim to steal people’s personal information. Scammers are using the recruitment of participants for vaccine trials as […]
Wisconsin law enforcement is everywhere, how many agencies operate where you live?
People are familiar with their local police department but Wisconsinites live under the jurisdiction of far more law enforcement agencies than just the municipal police. In total, there are nearly 600 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies operating in Wisconsin. These agencies vary in size from tiny village departments to the FBI. Even in […]
Presidential recount has been ordered, this is how it works
On Thursday morning, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) officially ordered a recount of ballots cast in the presidential election in Dane and Milwaukee counties. After the order was sent, the two counties could begin the re-tallying. Each has until 9 a.m. on Saturday to begin the process and the recount must be finished in 13 […]
Columbia County man close to extradition to Michigan for involvement in Whitmer plot
A Wisconsin Dells man is in custody at the Columbia County Jail for his involvement in a plot to kidnap and execute Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The man is in the process of being extradited to Michigan to face a felony charge for providing material to support a terrorist act. Brian P. Higgins, 52, appeared […]