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Oct 15, 2014

Ex-teacher aide takes deal in sex case

A former Appleton school district teacher's aide charged with sexually assaulting a student has taken a plea deal.

Oct 14, 2014

Judge blocks law used in Walker probe (UPDATE)

A federal judge Tuesday blocked enforcement of a Wisconsin election law that's at the center of an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign and more than two dozen conservative groups.

Oct 14, 2014

Court dismisses Frank Lloyd Wright furniture suit (UPDATE)

Home products giant SC Johnson reached a settlement with a California man in a dispute over ownership of a desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, but the private terms of the deal mean it's not clear who will end up with the distinctive and valuable furniture.

Oct 14, 2014

Janesville attorney gets reprimand for role in Social Security business

A Janesville attorney was publicly reprimanded Tuesday for his representation and role in a business that represented Social Security disability claimants.

Oct 14, 2014

High court revokes Milwaukee-area attorney’s license

A former Milwaukee-area attorney's law license has been revoked after he told the Wisconsin Supreme Court that he could not defend himself against the misconduct he committed.

Oct 14, 2014

Arizona man gets life term in Wisconsin murder

An Arizona man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend's fiance in Superior last year.

Oct 13, 2014

Gay marriages from June will be recognized (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker said Monday that hundreds of same-sex marriages performed in June will be recognized by the state, ending uncertainty for those couples and likely putting a stop to a federal lawsuit filed over the issue.

Oct 13, 2014

OLR clears Happ

A complaint filed by a sexual assault victim against Democratic attorney general candidate Susan Happ for allegedly letting a defendant off easy because he bought Happ's house has been dismissed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation.

Oct 13, 2014

Courts asking for $21M increase for next budget

As expected, Wisconsin courts are asking for an increase in their 2015-17 biennial budget, the majority of which would go to reimburse counties for costs incurred for running the circuit courts.

Oct 13, 2014

Attorney general hopeful wants gun background checks

Wisconsin attorney general candidate Susan Happ is calling for background checks on all gun sales.

Oct 13, 2014

Attorney general candidates spar over philosophy

Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Brad Schimel blasted opponent Susan Happ as a liberal activist looking to pursue a partisan agenda as the two candidates criticized each other's philosophies during their first debate Sunday.

Oct 12, 2014

Court orders on voting rights mostly about timing

In seemingly contradictory voting-rights actions just a month before November's elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed new Republican-inspired restrictions to remain in force in North Carolina and Ohio while blocking Wisconsin's voter identification law.

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