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.
Lemon Law leaves sour taste in couple’s mouth
When Mary Porter went shopping for a new car with her husband in 2010, she was dead-set on buying a red one with a beige interior to keep her cool in the summer.
Kenosha man pleads not guilty in 1990 killing
A 61-year-old Kenosha man has pleaded not guilty in the killing of a teenager 25 years ago.
Man to be compensated for wrongful imprisonment
The state’s Claims Board will compensate a man for the time he spent in prison over charges that were eventually dismissed after the victim recanted her testimony.
Legal News
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
- Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
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