Wisconsin justices to hand down lame-duck ruling
The state Supreme Court is ready to hand down a ruling in a lawsuit challenging Republican's lame-duck laws limiting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers.
Ginsburg honors Abrahamson during tribute
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised Shirley Abrahamson as an inspiration Tuesday in a video tribute as the legal community heralded Wisconsin's longest-serving and first female state Supreme Court justice during a farewell ceremony.
NYC doctor pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose deaths
A doctor who now lives in Sheboygan and previously ran a clinic in Queens, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in the overdose deaths of three patients who had taken prescription drugs.
AP Investigation: Many US jails fail to stop inmate suicides
The last time Tanna Jo Fillmore talked to her mother, she was in a jail in Utah, angry and desperate. She'd called every day that week, begging for help.
Chief: Officer killed in crash, speeding driver arrested
Milwaukee's police chief says an officer on his way home from work was struck and killed by a speeding driver who ran a red light at a Milwaukee intersection.
Ponath enters race for Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judge
Sarah Ponath has announced her candidacy for the Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judgeship.
Officer killed while trying to intervene in bar robbery
Racine police say one of their officers has been killed while trying to stop an armed robbery at a local bar.
Bill would allow schools to release parents’ names
The state Assembly is preparing to vote on a bill that would allow public schools to release the names of students' parents and guardians.
Evers appoints Gleeson as Ashland County register of deeds
Gov. Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Julie Gleeson as Ashland County's register of deeds. She will replace Karen Miller, who is resigning effective July 12.
Gov. Evers re-forms Wisconsin pardons board Walker dropped
Gov. Tony Evers re-established Wisconsin's pardons board on Thursday, fulfilling a campaign promise to again consider granting pardons after his Republican predecessor, Scott Walker, halted the process eight years ago.
CUB sees consumer, environmental fights converge
As a wave of consumer activism swept the country in the 1970s, Wisconsinites formed the country's first statewide consumer advocacy group focused on utilities.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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