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Jan 14, 2014

Ex-judge Barland selected as chairman of elections board

Former judge Thomas Barland has been selected to serve as chairman of the nonpartisan board that oversees elections in Wisconsin.

Jan 14, 2014

Attorney wants charge dropped in fatal crash (UPDATE)

The attorney for a man accused of driving drunk and causing a 2012 collision in Jackson County that killed a woman says charges against the man should be dismissed because he suffered severe head injuries and isn't competent to assist in his defense.

Jan 14, 2014

Guilty plea in Kwik Trip homicide case

A woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a fatal stabbing at a La Crosse convenience store.

Jan 14, 2014

Legislator pulls back child support bill (UPDATE)

Assembly Republicans on Tuesday canceled a hearing on a bill that would reduce child support payments for wealthy parents when its chief sponsor pulled it back after a newspaper revealed a campaign donor essentially wrote the measure.

Jan 14, 2014

Court upholds conviction in ice pick slaying

A Wisconsin appeals court ruled Tuesday that a Milwaukee man was properly convicted of killing his girlfriend with an ice pick, rejecting his claim that he should have been permitted to testify the slaying was self-defense.

Jan 13, 2014

State high court dismisses redistricting case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed a Waukesha County case Monday that stemmed from a challenge to the state Republicans’ redistricting in 2011.

Jan 13, 2014

AG hopeful Ozanne: Crash occurred in 1987, not 1986

Wisconsin attorney general candidate Ismael Ozanne says he now believes he received a ticket in an alcohol-related crash in 1987, not 1986.

Jan 13, 2014

Lawyer: Ruling to have ‘huge impact’ on veterans’ claims

The Veterans Clinic at Harvard Law School, in partnership with a Providence, R.I. law firm, recently earned its first victory: convincing the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to issue a precedent-setting decision that expands the appeals period for those returning from a war zone.

Jan 12, 2014

Judge’s ruling deals setback to secret investigation

A Wisconsin judge quashed subpoenas and ordered the return of property to the targets of a secret campaign-finance investigation that reportedly involves Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and conservative groups.

Wisconsin Supreme Court primary
Jan 10, 2014

State’s high court to take on 5 new cases

The state Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear oral arguments for five cases.

Jan 10, 2014

Man gets life for girlfriend’s fatal stabbing

A Peshtigo man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, who was an advocate for domestic violence victims.

Jan 10, 2014

Man accused of drugged assaults gets 15 years

A Wisconsin man accused of drugging, assaulting and videotaping women has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for taking pictures of a 17-year-old girl.

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