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Sep 22, 2014

Justices consider removal of victims’ names from filings (UPDATE)

State Supreme Court justices had many questions Monday for the proponents of a measure to disallow the use of victims' names in certain appellate filings.

Sep 22, 2014

Walker appoints attorney’s brother to Outagamie bench (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed the brother of the attorney representing him in the John Doe investigation as a new Outagamie County judge, according to a news release.

Sep 22, 2014

Civil litigator named to Dane County bench

A Madison civil litigator will replace Maryann Sumi on the Dane County bench, according to a release from Gov. Scott Walker's office.

Sep 22, 2014

Jailed, some mentally ill inmates land in lockdown

Jail inmates with serious mental illnesses In Dane County are routinely kept in isolation cells about 6 feet wide.

Sep 22, 2014

Ex-cop who robbed bank gets 9 years

A former Mukwonago police officer who robbed a bank in 2010 while he was still on the force was sentenced this week to nine years in federal prison.

Sep 22, 2014

Gun group sues for Green Bay records

A group promoting Wisconsin gun owner rights is suing the city of Green Bay for records that might indicate if the city has a policy on carrying guns openly.

Sep 19, 2014

Richter leaves litigation, finds home in transactions

Like the hockey players he enjoys watching, Brody Richter knows a change in direction is sometimes needed to reach the goal.

Sep 19, 2014

Attorney general hopeful drops defense lawyer donation

Democratic attorney general hopeful Susan Happ has given a campaign contribution to charity. The donation came from a defense attorney who brokered a plea deal with her office.

Sep 19, 2014

Man convicted of 8th drunken driving charge

Prosecutors say a Wisconsin man sent to prison for his eighth drunken driving conviction told investigators he had gotten behind the wheel while intoxicated hundreds of times.

Sep 19, 2014

Milwaukee courthouse fire damages total $19.1M

Milwaukee County officials say the final cost of a July 2013 electrical fire at the county courthouse is $19.1 million.

Sep 19, 2014

Woman gets 30 years in boyfriend’s death

A Green Bay-area woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally shooting her boyfriend.

Sep 18, 2014

Committee recommends allowing violent offenders in treatment courts

A committee tasked with making recommendations on how to improve Wisconsin's treatment courts system voted Wednesday that programs should allow certain violent offenders to participate.

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