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Apr 30, 2019

Judge orders homicide defendant to take medication

A Dane County judge has ordered a defendant accused of fatally stabbing a man from whom he was renting a room to start taking medication to improve his competency for court proceedings.

Apr 30, 2019

Wisconsin court says gun site not liable in spa shooting

A firearms website that enabled a Wisconsin man to illegally purchase the pistol he used to shoot seven people at a suburban Milwaukee spa six years ago can't be sued over the incident, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court says asking about gun allowed

A Milwaukee police officer did not violate the constitutional rights of a person pulled over for a routine traffic stop when the officer asked if they had a weapon in the car, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Apr 29, 2019

Evers appoints UW regent replacements, including attorney

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed three new University of Wisconsin System regents.

Apr 29, 2019

Evers to sign first bill as governor

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to sign a bill into law for the first time, enacting a proposal barring the term "mental retardation" from state agency rules and regulations.

Apr 29, 2019

Pewaukee attorney faces second license revocation

A Pewaukee attorney faces his second law license revocation.

Apr 29, 2019

Neenah financial advisor wins top State Bar post

Another woman will be the next in line to be president of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Apr 29, 2019

Lawyers mount challenge to Wisconsin’s mandatory bar dues

The same week that the Wisconsin State Bar’s Board of Governors approved a $2 increase in mandatory bar dues, two attorneys filed a lawsuit against the bar challenging the constitutionality of those same dues.

Apr 29, 2019

Speeds reach 115 mph during interstate chase

Authorities say speeds during an interstate chase in Sheboygan County reached 115 miles an hour before the fleeing driver crashed into a squad car, a tree and two parked vehicles.

Apr 29, 2019

Environmental group clashes with Kohler Co. over golf course

Kohler Co. and an environmental group are at odds over the Wisconsin-based manufacturing company's plan to build a golf course on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Apr 26, 2019

UW-Oshkosh investigates, calls forum over racist images (UPDATE)

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials say they're investigating racist images circulating on social media involving students and called a community forum to discuss them.

Apr 26, 2019

Court dismisses lawsuit against closed Brookfield law firm

A Waukesha County judge recently dismissed a lawsuit an Oak Creek woman filed against the Brookfield law firm she had worked for.

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