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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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