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Fractured Supreme Court opinion criticizes lower courts
A fractured opinion from the Wisconsin Supreme Court criticizes the lower courts' lack of detail in an appeal over a Marathon County man's involuntary commitment to a mental institution.
Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut
Republican leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to reduce income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although the details of they what they might put forward remain in flux.
Teen’s family calls for transparency after killing by police
The family of a teenage boy who was fatally shot by police in the parking lot of a suburban Milwaukee mall has called for a transparent investigation into the killing.
More than 400 attend MBA’s annual Judges Night event
Members of the Wisconsin legal profession gathered for the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Judges Night on Tuesday at The Grain Exchange in Milwaukee.
Death of man in La Crosse County Jail investigated
The death of an inmate at the La Crosse County Jail is under investigation.
Health committee to take input on GOP sex assault kit bill
Assembly Republicans were scheduled on Wednesday to hold a public hearing on some form of legislation designed to prevent a backlog of untested kits for sexual-assault evidence.
Evers defends government’s response to child abuse report
Gov. Tony Evers is defending his administration's decision to threaten prosecution to block a journalist from publishing information from a confidential child-abuse investigation.
White Wisconsin lawmaker drops Black History Month proposal
A white Wisconsin lawmaker faced with criticism for drawing up a Black History Month resolution honoring white abolitionists abruptly dropped the proposal Tuesday, saying he wants to preserve his relationship with black legislators.
Milwaukee Tool sues competitor for ‘misleading’ logo
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is suing the company that makes Milwaukee Leather products, accusing it of misleading customers and tarnishing the reputation of Milwaukee Tool’s “famous” logo. Milwaukee Tool filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court on Friday. The complaint accuses Shaf International Inc., which sells products under the Milwaukee Leather and Milwaukee Perfo[...]
Wisconsin court: Bid to recover smuggled car can continue
An attempt to recover a rare car that thieves smuggled from Milwaukee to Europe more than a decade ago can continue, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Milwaukee officer shot and wounded, suspect takes own life
A Milwaukee police officer was shot and wounded during a pursuit early Tuesday and the suspected gunman later took his own life, authorities said.
Democratic convention host committee leaders put on leave
The two leaders of Milwaukee's host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention have been placed on leave pending an investigation into allegations that they oversaw an acrimonious work setting, according to a letter sent to staff employees working on planning the event.
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