Suspect in Wis. newborn kidnap is charged in Iowa (UPDATE)
An Iowa prosecutor added a child endangerment charge Thursday against a woman suspected of kidnapping her half sister's newborn and leaving him behind a gas station for more than a day in freezing temperatures.
Sheboygan teen to stand trial for father’s death
A 17-year-old Sheboygan boy will stand trial for allegedly killing his father and hiding the body for nearly a week inside their apartment.
Court upholds costs for doctor’s discipline
A Wisconsin appeals court says a doctor accused of inappropriately touching female patients must pay for discipline proceedings.
Senate panel to debate online records bill Thursday
A bill that would remove case information from the state’s online courts system will be heard by a Senate committee Thursday.
Franklin resident sues city, MMSD over sewer tax
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has $1,160 of Ronald Fratrick’s money, and he says he wants it back.
AG candidate Richards offers populist tone
Democratic state Rep. Jon Richards pledges to be "the people's attorney general" if elected, and says he won't defend every state law if he thinks it violates the U.S. Constitution or goes against the wishes of the people.
Law salary survey is good news, bad news
How you view the Robert Half Legal 2014 Salary Guide could reveal a lot about you.
2 Ill. men indicted in Wis. on fraud charges
Federal prosecutors in Milwaukee say two Illinois men have been indicted on charges related to credit card theft and fraud.
Man sentenced for soliciting sex for neighbor
A Racine County judge has banned a Waterford man from using the Internet after he posted fraudulent ads on Craigslist soliciting sex for his neighbor.
Milwaukee archdiocese proposes $4M for victims
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has proposed setting aside $4 million to compensate the victims of clergy sexual abuse in its bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press.
Walker doesn’t know if emails will be released
Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't know if any of his emails will be included in thousands of messages prosecutors collected from a former Milwaukee County aide that are set to be released next week.
Milwaukee defense attorney asks to give up her law license (UPDATE)
A suspended Milwaukee criminal defense attorney who is the subject of 14 pending misconduct investigations and multiple filed disciplinary cases is asking the state Supreme Court to revoke her law license.
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- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
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