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Jul 29, 2019

Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments

Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.

Jul 26, 2019

T-Mobile’s $26.5B Sprint deal OKed despite competition fears

U.S. regulators have approved T-Mobile's $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in a deal that would leave just three major cellphone companies in the country.

Jul 26, 2019

Man arrested in road rage shooting that injured girl

Milwaukee police say they've made an arrest in a road rage shooting that wounded a 5-year-old girl, the second such case in less than two weeks.

Jul 26, 2019

No prison for British cyber expert in malware case

A British cybersecurity expert who was hailed as a hero for helping stop a worldwide computer virus in 2017, only to be charged later with trying to peddle malware, was sentenced to time served on Friday.

Jul 26, 2019

Evers seeks applicants for Iron County Circuit Court judge

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court judge.

Jul 25, 2019

Man pleads not guilty in deadly Milwaukee road rage shooting

A Milwaukee man has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed a 3-year-old girl in what police say was a road rage shooting.

Jul 25, 2019

Man who abducted girl, shot her parents moved to New Mexico

The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents in northern Wisconsin has been moved to a prison in New Mexico.

Jul 25, 2019

Tougher child-porn penalties sought in Minn.

Minnesota’s county attorneys think a newly defined aggravating crime factor, child pornography with kids under age 13, should be treated more severely than the state’s Sentencing Guidelines Commission is contemplating.

Jul 25, 2019

‘In God We Trust’ going up at South Dakota public schools

When students return to public schools across South Dakota this fall, they should expect to see a new message on display: "In God We Trust."

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Jul 25, 2019

Justice Dept. will execute inmates for first time since 2003

By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday that it will carry out executions of federal death row inmates for the first time since 2003. Five inmates who have been sentenced to death are scheduled to be executed starting in December. In 2014, following a botched state execution in Oklahoma, […]

Jul 24, 2019

Law Journal celebrates inclusion with its 2019 Diversity in Business Awards

The Daily Reporter and Wisconsin Law Journal celebrated companies and individuals who are committed to diversity and inclusion within their careers Wednesday night at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Jul 24, 2019

Suit accuses Fox Valley contractor of shorting workers on lunch breaks; company denies claim

A lawsuit filed this week accuses a Fox Valley construction company of failing to give its employees a full lunch break, effectively "shaving" hours from workers' weekly earnings — a claim the company denies.

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