Judge denies move to juvenile court in school stabbing
A teen accused of fatally stabbing a classmate at a Kenosha high school will be tried as an adult.
Wagner writing her second act: Assistant DA falls into law career by accident
While in college, Mary Wagner considered going to law school. But then she got a job as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal, married and started a family. But after falling off a horse and spending three months in a body cast, she decided to switch gears and pursue a law degree.
Kremers elected judges chief
The state’s Committee of Chief Judges on Monday selected Milwaukee County Circuit Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers to be its new chief.
Appeals court won’t let man who threatened judge withdraw pleas
A Kenosha man with a history of mental health issues will not be allowed to withdraw his pleas for sexual assault of a child and threatening a judge, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
State justices select chief judges
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday that it has selected Rock County Circuit Court James Daley and Judge James Duvall, who serves both Buffalo and Pepin county circuit courts, as new members of the Committee of Chief Judges, effective Aug. 1.
Change of venue rejected in cemetery homicide
A Kenosha County judge has rejected a defense request for a change of venue in a cemetery homicide trial.
Judge Wagner sentences teen to probation for suicide pact
A 17-year-old boy charged in an attempted suicide pact with a friend has avoided prison time in Kenosha County.
Kenosha judge builds her legacy off early impression
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Mary Wagner’s first experience with the law left a lasting impression.
State’s high court picks new Committee of Chief Judges members
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday selected circuit court judges from Jefferson, Vilas and Wood counties to serve as new members of the Committee of Chief Judges, effective Aug. 1.
Kenosha judges split on trials versus pleas
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder won’t be mistaken for Monty Hall.
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- Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections
- A judge tosses claims against a former Wisconsin police officer who killed 3 people in five years
- Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
- Steven Avery’s attorney Zellner files ‘bombshell’ Manitowoc motion
- Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
- School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
- Wisconsin Democrats oppose bi-partisan bill against China spyware Tiktok
- Milwaukee Bucks partner with WisDOT to expand reckless driving prevention campaign
- Evers taps State Bar President-Elect Bucher for Circuit Court Judge
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