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May 1, 2015

Worker’s comp cases keep WHD’s Sanders engaged

Legal cases can sometimes move slowly, taking months or years before they’re resolved. That’s not necessarily the case with employment and worker’s compensation cases.

Apr 30, 2015

Former Shell employee ordered to pay $19.3M in fuel leak

A former pipeline inspector must pay nearly $19.3 million in restitution for his role in a jet fuel leak at General Mitchell International Airport three years ago.

Pat Roggensack
Apr 30, 2015

Emails show Roggensack cast deciding vote to become chief

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack cast the deciding vote in her favor to replace longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson in the first-of-its kind action, emails released Thursday to The Associated Press show.

Apr 30, 2015

DA says VA has lagged in drug-dealing probe (UPDATE)

The Department of Veterans Affairs has moved too slowly in its investigation of interstate drug distribution, a Wisconsin district attorney said Thursday in a letter to the agency's secretary and members of Congress.

Apr 30, 2015

18-year-old faces charges in stabbing of 2 bus passengers

A Milwaukee 18-year-old faces charges on accusations he stabbed two female bus passengers last week.

Apr 30, 2015

Man to face trial in death of fiancee’s child

A man accused of causing the death of his fiancee's 4-year-old son will stand trial in Sheboygan County.

Apr 29, 2015

Supreme Court votes for new chief justice

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices moved quickly Wednesday to elect a new chief following certification of a constitutional amendment that ended seniority as the sole determinant, even as a federal lawsuit was pending seeking to delay replacing longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

Apr 29, 2015

Federal appeals court says Ho-Chunk can offer video poker

A federal appeals court says the Ho-Chunk Nation can offer video poker at its Madison casino.

Apr 29, 2015

Chief justice constitutional amendment vote certified

Results of the April 7 election have been certified, including a constitutional amendment that gives justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court the ability to elect who will serve as chief justice.

Apr 29, 2015

Jailer accused of assaulting 5 inmates

A former Polk County jailer is due in court Friday on charges of sexually assaulting at least five female inmates.

Apr 29, 2015

Kenosha man to stand trial in woman’s death

A Kenosha man charged with killing a teenager in 1990 has been ordered to stand trial in Fond du Lac County.

Apr 29, 2015

State Supreme Court upholds competency standard in homicide

The state Supreme Court says prosecutors must prove a Kenosha man convicted of bludgeoning a woman when he was 15 is competent to proceed with an appeal.

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