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Jan 31, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate had provocative blog

A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate once had a provocative blog in which he opined on hot-button issues including homosexuality and abortion.

Jan 31, 2019

Authorities examine cellphone of alleged Wisconsin kidnapper

Wisconsin authorities have examined call logs, photos and videos stored on the cellphone of the man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

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Jan 30, 2019

Neenah attorney admits to misconduct, agrees to license suspension

A Neenah attorney is agreeing to a 6-month license suspension and admitting that he broke three attorney-ethics rules.

Jan 30, 2019

More courts closed Wednesday, some Thursday (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and dozens of state courts around Wisconsin were closed Wednesday because of subzero temperatures.

Jan 30, 2019

Lawmakers reintroduce prostitution surcharge bill

Wisconsin legislators are bringing back a bill that would impose a new fine on anyone convicted of soliciting prostitutes.

Jan 30, 2019

Foxconn making changes to massive factory project (UPDATE)

Foxconn Technology Group said on Wednesday it is changing its plans for its $10 billion Wisconsin campus, shifting the project away from being a blue-collar factory toward becoming a research hub, while insisting it remains committed to creating 13,000 jobs as promised.

Jan 30, 2019

Evers: Lincoln Hills closing must be pushed back 2 years

Officials in Gov. Tony Evers' administration told lawmakers on Tuesday that plans to close the state's juvenile prisons ought to be delayed by two years, pushing back the 2021 deadline in state law that the Legislature unanimously approved last year.

Jan 29, 2019

Milwaukee man charged in woman’s death in hospital ramp

Prosecutors have charged a Milwaukee man in the death of a nurse practitioner in the parking garage of Froedtert Hospital.

Jan 29, 2019

MBA conference to feature adviser for attorneys, law firms

The Milwaukee Bar Association is holding a day-long conference featuring the president and founder of a firm that coaches and advises lawyers and law firms.

Jan 29, 2019

Wisconsin lawmakers resurrect expungement bill

A group of lawmakers is trying again to pass legislation that would allow convicts to ask judges to expunge their criminal records.

Jan 29, 2019

Federal judge to take senior status

The Eastern District of Wisconsin’s chief judge is planning to take senior status at the end of the year.

Jan 29, 2019

Wisconsin Assembly Democrats exiting redistricting lawsuit

Wisconsin Assembly Democrats are withdrawing from a federal lawsuit challenging Republican-drawn legislative districts.

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