OCHDL settles 2-year fraudulent will dispute, settling for $5.4 million
Following a physician’s death in November 2019, the decedent’s partner provided an alleged will to his siblings indicating they would receive $100,000, a drastic difference from their understanding of their brother’s estate plans and an older will.
Wisconsin Republicans take redistricting fight to high court
Wisconsin Republicans on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a state ruling that would enact legislative maps submitted by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, saying allowing it to stand would put in place "racial gerrymandering."
Wisconsin treasurer wants state to shed Russian investments
Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski called on the state Monday to shed any investments with Russian entities in response to the Ukraine invasion.
Wisconsin felon voter fraud on par with previous elections
Sixteen convicted felons have been charged with illegally voting in the 2020 presidential race in Wisconsin, a rate that's on par with previous elections, the state elections commission said in a new report.
Not guilty plea entered in alleged drug deal slaying
A defendant accused of fatally shooting a man because he didn't want to pay him for a drug deal pleaded not guilty in Brown County Circuit Court on Monday.
Evers takes action on Senate Bills
Gov. Tony Evers signed 15 bills on Friday, including Senate Bill 219, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 141, which expands the availability of telephone or live audiovisual means in juvenile and criminal proceedings.
Wisconsin election officials push back against 2020 probe
Wisconsin election officials pushed back Friday against a Republican-hired investigator's review of the 2020 election, branding his findings as inaccurate and insisting the contest was conducted fairly and accurately.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Brown County sales tax
A half-percent sales tax that Brown County officials implemented in 2018 is legal even though it doesn't result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in property taxes, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Man accused of video taping in athletic clubs’ locker rooms
A Milwaukee man is accused of secretly video taping hundreds of people inside locker rooms at Wisconsin Athletic Club locations.
Evers seeks applicants for Winnebago County district attorney
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that he is seeking applicants for Winnebago County District Attorney.
Evers appoints Kenitz to Washington County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday his appointment of Michael Kenitz to the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3.
Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts governor’s redistricting maps
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday adopted "least change" legislative and congressional redistricting maps submitted by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a plan that largely preserves the current district lines that give Republicans majorities.
Legal News
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
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