Crime & Safety
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New Study: COVID-19 Can Spread in the Air 13 Feet
As Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis further their plans to reopen the country, new research says coronavirus can spread in the air over twice the distance recommended.
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Sheriff Who Once Said Laws Cannot Be Enforced on Opinions Decides to Stop Enforcing COVID-19 Limits
Area legislator recovering from COVID-19 says it will only help the virus bounce back in a county with one of the state’s highest death tolls
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Domestic Violence Is Surging Due to Quarantining. Here’s What Lawmakers Are Doing to Help.
A group of lawmakers are seeking more funding to help a system of resources that’s already strained.
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The Gun Lobby Is Profiting Off Your Coronavirus Fears and Putting Kids at Risk
The president of the American Federation of Teachers, along with a member who is a Sandy Hook shooting survivor, discuss how our new reality raises the stakes on the epidemic of gun violence in communities.
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Isolation Is No Help to a Recovering Addict Seeking Support
Treatment courts close during the outbreak. Lack of structure increases the odds of old, bad habits returning.
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10 Ways to Lower Your “Coronavirus Stress” Now
Alarming headlines about COVID-19 have many feeling anxious. We promise this is not one of them.
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Four New Circuit Court Locations Were Just Named
New circuit court branches to open by August 2021 in Calumet, Dunn, Jackson, Marathon counties
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Evers Approves 12 New Circuit Courts
No growth in Walker era. Locations to be based on need, drug treatment programs.
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Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over Border Wall Funding
Move comes after President Trump diverts more than $100 million contract from Oshkosh Corp. to build military vehicles for National Guard
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After Molson Coors Shooting, No GOP Action on Guns
As leaders remain quiet, activists call for action
