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Coronavirus May 13, 2020
Jails Turn to UVC Robots To Fight Coronavirus
Some sheriffs are buying ultraviolet light machines traditionally used by hospitals.
By Alysia Santo
News January 27, 2020
What’s in a Name?
New lawsuits by transgender people challenge bans on name changes for those convicted of crimes.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
News April 4, 2018
Why Are Joe Biden and the NRA Endorsing State Judges?
Wisconsin shows off the new normal in judicial elections: political, expensive and often about something else.
By Christie Thompson
Analysis June 26, 2015
Scott Walker on Crime and Punishment: Back to the ‘90s
As his rivals ease up, one candidate hangs tough
By Eli Hager
News May 14, 2015
The ‘Madison Model’
A shooting death spotlights Wisconsin’s legacy of police reform.
By Simone Weichselbaum
News April 6, 2015
A Battle for the Bench
Who is the toughest judge in all of Wisconsin?
By Christie Thompson
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