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Assembly passes mandatory sentences for gun crimes
The state Assembly has passed a bill that would impose mandatory minimum prison sentences for violent felons who illegally possess a gun.
Heroin seller sentenced in overdose death
A man accused of selling heroin to a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student who died of an overdose has been sentenced to 3-1/2 years in prison.
Woman faces charge of 9th drunken driving offense
A northwestern Wisconsin woman is being charged with her ninth drunken driving offense after authorities say she was found unresponsive with her foot on the brake of an SUV with two little girls in back.
Defendant in 2008 homicide reaches plea deal
A man accused of running over another person with his car and dumping his body in a Marinette County stream has been convicted after reaching a plea deal.
Legislature OKs ending gun waiting period (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Republicans moved within a step Tuesday of eliminating the state's decades-old 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases, pushing a bill that would wipe out the statutes through the state Assembly to Gov. Scott Walker's desk.
Senate approves 20-week abortion ban bill
After three hours of debate, the Wisconsin state Senate approved a bill Tuesday night that would ban non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Assembly OKs bill making it illegal to lie about military service
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Assembly has passed a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime. The Republican authored bill would make falsely claiming military service or a military award a misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines. If someone makes those claims […]
US high court ruling against gay marriage would produce ‘chaos’ (UPDATE)
Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos if the Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage in the next few weeks.
OLR alleges Fond du Lac attorney tried to bribe court assistant
A Fond du Lac attorney faces a private reprimand for allegedly attempting to bribe a judge’s court assistant.
Menomonie attorney’s license revoked over 75 counts of misconduct
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the license of an attorney accused of 75 counts of misconduct, including being criminally charged with stealing a client’s insurance settlement check.
Appeals court tosses suits challenging climate change plan
A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out a pair of high-profile lawsuits challenging the Obama administration's sweeping plan to address climate change, saying it's too early to challenge a proposed rule that isn't yet final.
Eau Claire Co. treasury employee pleads not guilty to theft
A former Eau Claire County deputy treasurer has pleaded not guilty to stealing from taxpayers.
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