The wreck was located in shallow waters, at a depth of about 20 feet, according to Olson. From what he could tell, the bottom of the hull was largely intact, but the sides of the ship had split open and flattened out like a fillet — likely due to 138 years of being battered by wind, waves and ice, he …
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Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice won’t run again, citing “alarming shift” toward “bitter partisanship”
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday that she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that’s controlled 4-3 by liberals. Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to run for a second full term comes after conservative candidates for the highest court in the battleground state have lost each of the …
Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection next spring, saying the best path in her “fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.” The decision puts to bed speculation about the intentions of Bradley, a stalwart of the court’s conservative minority. Bradley had indicated she would seek an additional term on the court …
Read More »Conservative justice won’t seek reelection to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday that she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that’s controlled 4-3 by liberals. Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to run for a second full term comes after conservative candidates for the highest court in the battleground state have …
Read More »Wisconsin Football: 3 things that stood out from the Badgers Week 1 win
The Wisconsin Badgers got off on the right foot with a win over the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 17-0. It was Wisconsin’s first shutout since September 3, 2022, against Illinois State and the first shutout under Luke Fickell. It was a splendid defensive showing for Mike Tressel’s defense. The Badgers held the RedHawks to 117 yards of total offense, including a …
Read More »Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley won’t run for re-election
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Friday announced that she will not seek re-election, setting up another major judicial election in the battleground state next year. “For years I have warned that under the control of judicial activists, the court will make itself more powerful than the legislature, more powerful than the governor. That warning went unheeded and …
Read More »Rabbits with hornlike growths spotted in northern Wisconsin
Rabbits with horn-like growths shooting out of their heads and faces have been spotted in northern Wisconsin and other states, inspiring an internet frenzy over the “mutant” bunnies. Sightings of the unfortunate furry critters occur every year, but they’ve sparked national attention after photos of the bunnies in Colorado went viral this month. On social media, people have dubbed the …
Read More »Wisconsin missing kayaker who faked his own death and fled U.S. is sentenced to 89 days in jail
A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning while kayaking and left his wife and three children to meet a woman in the country of Georgia was convicted Tuesday of obstructing an officer and sentenced to 89 days in jail, which was the amount of time he successfully misled law enforcement about his whereabouts. The sentence given to Ryan Borgwardt …
Read More »Ryan Borgwardt sentencing: The Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death to meet a woman overseas will now spend 3 months in jail
Facebook Tweet Email Link Madison, Wisconsin AP — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning while kayaking and left his wife and three children to meet a woman in the country of Georgia was convicted Tuesday of obstructing an officer and sentenced to 89 days in jail – the amount of time he successfully misled law enforcement about his …
Read More »Federal Judge Allows Case to Proceed Against Wisconsin Jurist Accused of Obstructing ICE – The New York Times
Federal Judge Allows Case to Proceed Against Wisconsin Jurist Accused of Obstructing ICE The New York Times Federal judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE enforcement case Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee judge fails in bid to dismiss case over allegedly helping undocumented man evade arrest ABC News Court Says Wisconsin Judge Must Face Charges in Obstruction Case Bloomberg.com Wisconsin …
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