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Feb 19, 2015

Ex-alderman pleads not guilty to child sex assault charge

A former Sheboygan alderman has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy.

Feb 18, 2015

What law firms need to know about ransomware, the latest cyber threat

You arrive to work one morning and boot up your computer. Instead of seeing your usual background, an unusual message pops up on your screen. The message tells you that your files have been “locked” and the only way to unlock them is to transfer several hundred dollars’ worth of Bitcoin to the keyholder within a short period, maybe 48 hours.

Feb 18, 2015

State Supreme Court candidates agree to 3 appearances

The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court have agreed to three joint appearances in the weeks leading up to the April 7 election.

Feb 18, 2015

Former officer admits to nearly 60 burglaries in 7 counties

A former police lieutenant has admitted to nearly 60 burglaries in seven Wisconsin counties.

Feb 18, 2015

Beloit man pleads guilty to killing father with hammer

A Beloit man has pleaded guilty to killing his father with a hammer in August.

Feb 17, 2015

Court decision sets foreclosure sale precedent

A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision Tuesday could speed up the sale of abandoned foreclosed properties across the state.

Feb 17, 2015

Doctor: Girl thought horror character would hurt her family (UPDATE)

An attorney for one of two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing their classmate to please horror character Slender Man tried to convince a judge Tuesday to move her case into juvenile court, arguing that his client is mentally disturbed and believed she had to kill to protect herself and her family from the creature.

Feb 17, 2015

Justices suspend former Stoughton lawyer’s license

The state Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a former Stoughton lawyer’s license to practice law for 90 days.

Feb 17, 2015

State’s high court suspends Milton attorney’s license

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a Milton attorney’s license for two years.

Feb 17, 2015

Motion for new trial in double homicide denied

A Shawano man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her brother will not get a new trial.

Feb 16, 2015

Family of fire victim sues Dane County over delayed dispatch

The family of a Madison man who died in a fire in 2013 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dane County, saying the delayed dispatch of firefighters contributed to his death.

Feb 16, 2015

Attorney: Girl accused in stabbing belongs in juvenile court (UPDATE)

One of two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man should face a lesser charge in juvenile court because she thought she had to kill her friend to protect herself and her family from the creature, her attorney argued Monday.

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