Milwaukee council to look at slashing fine for marijuana
Milwaukee aldermen are set to consider a big reduction in the municipal fine for carrying a small amount of marijuana.
Former Kenosha man wants compensation for wrongful conviction
A man whose sex assault charges were dismissed after the victim recanted her testimony is asking for compensation for the time he spent in prison.
US appeals court: NSA phone record collection is excessive
The bulk collection of Americans' phone records by the government exceeds what Congress has allowed, a federal appeals court ruled last week as it asked Congress to step in and decide how best to balance national security and privacy interests.
Prosecutor reconsidering charges in attempted homicide case
The district attorney in Columbia County will consider whether to resubmit charges against a former nurse accused of trying to kill the wife of a man with whom she'd had an affair.
Whitewater man gets life in prison for attacking girls
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for an attack that left two young girls with life-threatening injuries in Walworth County.
DA to announce decision in shooting by policeman
A Wisconsin prosecutor said he will announce on Tuesday whether charges will be filed against a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed 19-year-old biracial man in Madison.
WHD’s Miske finds niche in condo law
Dan Miske found out firsthand that sometimes where you live can influence your career path.
Madison man convicted of 13 felonies in video voyeurism case
A Madison man has been convicted of taking nude videos of unknowing customers at a tanning salon.
Fired Milwaukee officer starts process to appeal in court (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has started the process to appeal his firing in circuit court.
Committee OKs solicitor general office for DOJ
Republicans on the Legislature's finance committee have approved creating a solicitor general's office within the state Department of Justice.
Finance committee preserves justice assistance grant program
The Legislature's budget-writing committee has nixed Gov. Scott Walker's plan to rework grants earmarked to keep kids out of gangs, pay police officers and help facilities that aid sexually abused children.
High court appoints new chief judge for Court of Appeals
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed District 2 Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer as chief judge for the state Court of Appeals.
Legal News
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- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
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