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Mar 21, 2022

Wisconsin authorities crack 2009 ‘Baby Theresa’ cold case

Authorities in Wisconsin say the cold case of "Baby Theresa" -- whose body was found in 2009 -- has been solved after 13 years.

Mar 21, 2022

Video shows officer kneeling on Kenosha student’s neck

School officials in Kenosha released surveillance footage that shows an off-duty police officer putting his knee on a 12-year-old girl's neck to restrain her amid a lunchtime fight.

Mar 21, 2022

Justice Department investigating fatal house fire

The state Department of Justice is investigating a house fire in Juneau County that left one person dead.

Mar 21, 2022

New Amazon legal show features Milwaukee case

Amazon’s new show featuring famed Judge Judy Sheindlin, Judy Justice, takes on a Milwaukee case in episode 38.

Mar 21, 2022

Man accused of stealing $1,400 worth of liquor from store

An Eau Claire man has been charged with stealing $1,400 worth of liquor from a grocery store over three days.

Mar 18, 2022

Evers signs bills affecting family action proceedings

Gov. Tony Evers took action Friday by signing various Assembly and Senate Bills, 15 in total.

Mar 18, 2022

Decision in weeks on whether to charge former Wisconsin cop

A prosecutor weighing whether to file charges against a former police officer who killed a man in a suburban Milwaukee park five years ago said Friday that a decision should be reached within four to six weeks.

Mar 18, 2022

Wisconsin man gets life in killing, dismemberment of parents

A Wisconsin man who was convicted of killing and dismembering his parents was sentenced Thursday to life without parole, as a judge said his obligation to protect the public required the stiffest possible sentence.

Mar 17, 2022

von Briesen & Roper promote Hollander to shareholder

von Briesen & Roper announced Thursday the promotion of Courtney Hollander to shareholder.

Mar 17, 2022

Evers signs bills promoting public safety, support crime victims

Gov. Tony Evers signed 10 bills Thursday to promote public safety and support crime victims, survivors, and their families.

Mar 17, 2022

Wisconsin man charged in 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection

A Wisconsin man is due in federal court Thursday on charges of assaulting law enforcement using a deadly or dangerous weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Mar 17, 2022

Racine County jury finds woman guilty in 1999 homicide

A woman accused of killing her housekeeper and dumping her body in a southern Wisconsin cornfield in 1999 has been found guilty of criminal charges.

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