Online summer school solutions: qualifying for internet assistance
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Grand jury returns indictment against man accused of stealing handgun during drug transaction
Katoine Richardson was out on bail after State St. police-involved shooting at the time, officials say
A grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment against a Town of Madison man accused of stealing a handgun during a drug deal on the Fitchburg border last month, the justice department said.
Evers says gas prices are a national issue, state legislature would have to suspend state gas tax
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he is asking the federal government to suspend its gas tax before trying to convince the legislature to suspend the state tax because he considers it a national issue.
Federal judge orders Biden administration to revive Trump-era border policy
(CNN) -- A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Biden administration to revive a Trump-era border policy that required migrants to stay in Mexico until their US immigration court date. Shortly after President Joe Biden took office, he ended…
Efforts made to bring grizzly bears off threatened species list
A federal judge in Missoula is ordering the Trump Administration to update efforts to bring grizzly bears off the list of threatened species.
E-bikes coming to national parks
Glacier National Park has announced the approval of using e-bikes in the park.
States create anti-propaganda programs
As the 2020 presidential campaign heats up, individual states are ramping up education efforts to counter the threat posed by foreign disinformation campaigns to US elections.
Michael Cohen to report to one of 'America's cushiest prisons'
Michael Cohen will report to the federal prison in Otisville, New York, when he begins serving his three-year sentence on May 6, his spokeswoman Eleanor McManus told CNN.
Congressman hopes to ease federal restrictions on medical marijuana
Tens of thousands of people are getting relief through medical marijuana in Connecticut.
Federal judge rebukes Trump attacks on courts
A federal district court judge took a broad, unprecedented swipe against President Donald Trump on Thursday, accusing his administration of launching a "great assault on our judiciary."
New York tax investigators to meet with Cohen's attorney
New York state tax department investigators are scheduled to meet Tuesday with an attorney for President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, as part of a state probe regarding Cohen and the Trump Organization that comes as federal prosecutors have asked state and local prosecutors' offices to avoid taking steps that could interfere with their federal case, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Federer stunned by Millman at US Open
Five-time champion Roger Federer crashed out of the 2018 US Open in a stunning fourth-round loss to Australian John Millman.
Duck boat operator, captains subject of federal criminal investigation
A federal criminal investigation into a deadly duck boat sinking on a Missouri lake was initiated after the US Coast Guard determined the 17 deaths resulted from "misconduct, negligence or inattention to the duties" by the captain of the duck boat, according to a court document filed Wednesday.
5 ways the government shutdown could be bad for your health
A government shutdown could potentially hurt the health of more than the government workers who will be plagued with the uncertainty and stress of not knowing when they'll get back to work and collect a paycheck. The shutdown could impact you, too.
Former Madison police officer pleads guilty to federal theft charges
A former Madison police officer pled guilty Monday to one count of theft for stealing nearly $4,000 in cash that was planted in a vehicle.
Ex-Milwaukee officer faces federal excessive force charge
A former Milwaukee police detective faces a federal charge that he used excessive force against a handcuffed suspect nearly three years ago.
Janesville man sentenced in child pornography case
A Janesville man will spend the next five years in federal prison after he was sentenced Monday in a child pornography case brought by the U.S. Attorney's office.
Federal appeals court says Ho-Chunk can offer video poker
A federal appeals court says the Ho-Chunk Nation can legally offer video poker at its Madison casino.
Former Badgers cornerback, brother plead guilty to robberies
A former Badgers football player and his twin brother pleaded guilty in a string of armed robberies.
Former Badgers cornerback, brother to plead guilty to robberies
A former Badgers football player and his twin brother are scheduled to plead guilty in a string of armed robberies in November.
Federal highway spending in state dipped over 5 years
Federal aid for Wisconsin highways has dropped by 3.6 percent, nearly $28 million, over the five years ending in 2013.
Feds had fish shop during undercover probe
Fish processor searched in Sturgeon Bay
Agents working undercover ran a fish business in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while investigating illegal catches of lake trout.
Transportation official calls for additional federal funding
WisDOT: Interstate project could go unfinished without proper funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is calling for legislative action to improve transportation nationwide.
Police: Man wanted on drug charges found hiding in closet
29-year-old faces charges of persistent drug dealing on south side, officials say
A man wanted on several felony bench warrants for dealing drugs was arrested Tuesday afternoon when officers found him hiding in an apartment closet, according to a release.
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