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Sep 9, 2014

Attorneys seek easy access in courthouses across the state

Of the 71 county courthouses in Wisconsin, 60 have Wi-Fi. Read on for the results of Wisconsin Law Journal's first-ever Courthouse Technology Survey ...

Jan 27, 2014

Brutal cold closes courthouse Tuesday

Milwaukee County’s governmental offices, including the courthouse, will close Tuesday due to the frigid temperatures.

Sep 26, 2013

Politics unavoidable at Dane County Courthouse

Many of the biggest battles over hotly contested Republican-backed legislation in recent years have been fought a block away from the state Capitol at the Dane County Courthouse.

Jul 25, 2013

Portage County struggles with aging courthouse

Portage County holds court in a 55-year-old building that officials say is too small, out of date and a security risk.

The Fond du Lac County circuit courtrooms are on the second floor of the City County Government Center. (Staff photos by Kevin Harnack)
Jun 20, 2013

Fond du Lac court caters to families

Whoever coined the adage “the wheels of justice grind slowly” hasn’t seen Fond du Lac County’s family court.

May 23, 2012

Waushara County court officials combat conflicts

Conflicts of interest are common occurrences at the Waushara County Courthouse.

Apr 26, 2012

Summer is no vacation at Sauk County Courthouse

As a summer tourism hot spot in Wisconsin, Sauk County is synonymous with waterslides and campfires.

Mar 23, 2012

Kenosha judges split on trials versus pleas

Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder won’t be mistaken for Monty Hall.

Feb 8, 2012

Federal bill would improve courthouse security

Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure.

Dec 22, 2011

Deputies arrest man who threatened to blow up Milwaukee County courthouse

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday morning arrested a Milwaukee man who threatened to blow up the Milwaukee County courthouse.

Nov 28, 2011

Madison courthouse locked down after gun threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies locked down the Madison courthouse after getting a call of a man holding a woman hostage inside. Dane County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Elise Schaffer said emergency dispatchers got a call from a courthouse employee a little after noon on Monday. The employee said a man was inside the courthouse holding […]

Oct 24, 2011

Winnebago County offers history in close quarters

The historic Winnebago County Courthouse is both an honor and an aggravation for those who work there.

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