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Nov 14, 2014

Justice Thomas hints at court split on gay marriage review

Justice Clarence Thomas suggested Thursday that the U.S. Supreme Court was divided over whether to hear the gay marriage cases the justices rejected last month.

Nov 14, 2014

Xcel Energy sued for alleged nuclear plant overrun

A contractor is suing Xcel Energy Inc. alleging $45 million in unpaid cost overruns during an 18-month overhaul of the Prairie Island nuclear power plant near Red Wing, Minn.

Nov 14, 2014

Lawsuit against Capital Brewery dismissed

A Dane County judge has dismissed a lawsuit by minority shareholders against Capital Brewery which claimed misconduct by company executives.

Nov 14, 2014

Not guilty plea in death of toddler

A Waupaca man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of his 2-year-old stepson.

Nov 13, 2014

Appeals court dismisses clergy housing lawsuit

A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the law that gives clergy tax-free housing allowances, saying the leaders of an anti-religion group in Wisconsin didn't have the standing to bring the lawsuit.

Nov 13, 2014

Beloit attorney gives up law license after investigation

A Beloit attorney has agreed to give up his law license after the Office of Lawyer Regulation opened 11 investigations against him.

Nov 13, 2014

Activist groups sue over US-Canada border pipeline

Tribal and environmental groups are suing the U.S. State Department for approving a plan by a Canadian pipeline company to increase the flow of crude oil from Alberta into Minnesota.

Nov 13, 2014

Man sentenced for attacking Fond du Lac officer

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to four years in prison for injuring a Fond du Lac County Jail corrections officer.

Nov 12, 2014

Brookfield attorney faces 6 misconduct counts

A longtime Brookfield attorney allegedly kept more than $21,000 of client money without providing an explanation as to why.

Nov 12, 2014

US Supreme Court weighs state tax authority

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering new limits on how states can assess income tax on money residents earn across state lines.

Nov 12, 2014

Court upholds conviction of former Walker aide (UPDATE)

One of Gov. Scott Walker's former key Milwaukee aides was properly convicted of campaigning on taxpayers' time, a divided state appeals court ruled Wednesday.

Nov 12, 2014

Doctor: Girl, 12, competent in Slender Man case (UPDATE)

A state doctor believes the mental condition of one of two girls accused of repeatedly stabbing a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man has improved, and the 12-year-old is fit to stand trial, a Wisconsin judge said Wednesday.

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