Man convicted of sexually assaulting boy given probation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child has been sentenced to probation in Dane County. The sentence handed down by Judge John Hyland on Monday has upset advocates for sexual-assault survivors and others. A criminal complaint says 45-year-old Nathan McQuillen started a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy in […]
Republican lawmaker files lawsuit against Evers over records (UPDATE)
The Republican co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Tony Evers to release records related to the funding of mental-health programs for farmers.
Attorney loses license for nine months
A former Habush Habush & Rottier attorney is losing his license for nine months for violating more than a dozen attorney-ethics rules.
Remains found in Nebraska linked to Missouri killings
Human remains discovered in a Nebraska stock trailer appear to be from one of two Wisconsin brothers who were fatally shot by a Missouri farmer, authorities said Monday.
Supreme Court candidates debate partisanship on high court, tout experience (UPDATE)
The three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court debated concerns about partisanship within the high court at their first public forum.
Former Superior, Duluth mayor jailed in Douglas County
The former mayor of both Superior and Duluth, Minnesota, has been booked into the Douglas County Jail on a possible probation violation.
Wisconsin joins emissions-standards lawsuit against EPA
Wisconsin is suing the Environmental Protection Agency to protect states' ability to adopt emissions standards that are stricter than those set at the national level. Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 23 other states and three cities in the lawsuit Friday.
Lindner & Marsack shareholder named president of Worklaw® Network
the Lindner & Marsack shareholder Laurie Petersen will serve as the new president of the nonprofit Worklaw® Network.
Evers: No ‘immediate’ plans for another gun special session
It doesn’t look as if Gov. Tony Evers is going to call another special legislative session on gun control anytime soon.
Governments consider child care to attract public input
The city of Sun Prairie is among the government entities considering providing free child care at its meetings to encourage public participation.
AG announces $1.5M to expand drug and diversion courts
Attorney General Josh Kaul is divvying up $1.5 million in grants for drug courts.
Man accused of beating Madison Uber driver unconscious
Madison police are looking for a man suspected of beating an Uber driver unconscious near the University of Wisconsin campus.
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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
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