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Jan 17, 2019

Girl accused of stabbing father over online relationship

A 14-year-old Kenosha County girl is accused of stabbing her father in his face after they argued about her online relationship.

Jan 17, 2019

Wisconsin man faces felony in stabbing friend’s pet rat

A Wisconsin man is charged with a felony after police say he stabbed a friend's pet rat.

Jan 16, 2019

Jury convicts Marshall man for January 2018 killing

A Dane County jury has convicted a Marshall man of killing another man and hiding the body in a storage unit.

Jan 16, 2019

Suspect’s lawyers: Confession problematic for defense

Defense attorneys for the man accused of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents acknowledged Wednesday that they're starting the case at a disadvantage after their client gave detectives a detailed confession and said they're not sure he can get a fair trial in the state.

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Jan 16, 2019

Milwaukee attorney faces license suspension

A Milwaukee attorney is being faced with a 60-day license suspension.

Jan 16, 2019

Planned Parenthood challenges Wisconsin abortion laws (UPDATE)

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit seeking repeal of state laws that make it more difficult for women, particularly in rural areas, to receive abortions.

Jan 16, 2019

Evers says he will take ‘first step’ toward pot legalization

Gov. Tony Evers says he will most likely include a "first step" toward legalizing medical marijuana in his first state budget proposal.

Jan 16, 2019

Judge: Wisconsin improperly gave up authority to dairy group

A judge has restored Wisconsin's authority to protect water quality after ruling it was improperly given up in a settlement with a dairy-industry group.

Jan 16, 2019

Milwaukee hospital to pay $360K for improper waste disposal

Wisconsin's attorney general says a Milwaukee hospital will pay $360,000 to settle a lawsuit for improperly disposing of pharmaceutical hazardous waste from 2013 to 2016.

Jan 16, 2019

Suspect’s father: ‘All I care about’ is Jayme’s family

The father of a Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents has expressed sympathy for the girl and her family.

Jan 15, 2019

UW law professor wins award

The American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section will plan to present a prestigious award to the retired University of Wisconsin Law School professor Marc Galanter.

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