Judge won’t order hearing on ‘stand your ground’ defense
A judge has refused to set a pretrial hearing for a man who says Iowa's "stand your ground" law protects him from prosecution for a fatal bar fight in a Des Moines suburb.
Bayer officials vague on lawsuit strategy, despite liability
It has been nearly three weeks since the merger between Bayer AG and Monsanto officially began, about two months since the deal closed and nearly two years since the planned deal was announced.
Trial opens in investor lawsuits against VW over scandal
Trial proceedings have begun against Volkswagen on behalf of investors alleging the company did not give them timely notice of its scandal over cars rigged to cheat on diesel emissions tests.
Two killed in four-vehicle collision in La Crosse County
Two people have died in a crash involving three vehicles and a milk truck.
Judge won’t order hearing on ‘stand your ground’ defense
A judge has refused to set a pretrial hearing for a Wisconsin man who says Iowa's "stand your ground" law protects him from prosecution for a fatal bar fight in a Des Moines suburb.
Judge: Avery can’t add CD to evidence
A judge says a convict featured in the "Making a Murderer" Netflix series can't supplement his appellate record with a CD his attorneys say contains exculpatory evidence.
Milwaukee police chief to speak at Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will be the next guest featured in “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
U.S. Attorney’s Office offering training program to fight human trafficking
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced Friday that it will be playing host to a training program to help fight human trafficking.
Workers sue over injuries in refinery explosion
Contract workers are suing Husky Energy for injuries they received in an explosion at the company's oil refinery in northern Wisconsin this year.
Judge upholds campus gun ban
A judge has ruled that the University of Missouri's campus ban on concealed guns doesn't conflict with state law.
About 1,300 dogs, roosters seized in western Wisconsin
About 1,300 dogs and roosters have been seized from a property in western Wisconsin after authorities say they uncovered evidence they were used in organized fighting.
Search underway for teen presumed drowned in Kenosha
Authorities will resume recovery efforts for a teen who jumped into Lake Michigan from a Kenosha harbor pier and was swept under water.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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