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High court to focus on Clean Air Act
Two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that challenge an Environmental Protection Agency rule designed to reduce the amount of power plant air pollutants that drift across state lines may be the first in a flurry of high court environmental cases that could have a major impact on federal policy and businesses.
Douglas Co. DA clears deputy in fatal shooting
A Douglas County sheriff's deputy has been cleared of possible charges in his use of deadly force.
Prosecutor: Husband didn’t want to let wife go
The prosecutor says the case of a Minnesota man accused of killing his wife is about rage, jealousy and deception.
Killer might have been better off in prison
Alan Randall may have been better off going to prison for killing two Wisconsin police officers in 1975. He might have been freed in his early 30s, with most of his life still ahead of him.
Firms look to nontraditional incentives to attract, retain talent
Traditional employee offerings such as 401k, health insurance and vacation time might not be enough anymore.
Abele names new Milwaukee County attorney
A litigation partner at Foley & Lardner LLP has been appointed as Milwaukee County’s new corporation counsel.
Board to vote on settlement for man beaten in police custody
An Oshkosh Correctional Institution inmate who was beaten by a former Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office sergeant during an arrest may get paid more than $100,000 as part of a settlement between him and Milwaukee County.
Senator says she followed open records law
A Republican state senator says she has complied with an open records request from an investigative group suing her for more documents.
Former Waupun police officer pleads not guilty
The former Waupun police officer arrested in a multi-county crime spree has pleaded not guilty to charges in Barron County.
Soldier gets probation in homicide case (UPDATE)
A judge sentenced a Washington state soldier to two years' probation Wednesday as part of a plea deal after prosecutors accused her of helping her husband hide his half-brother's corpse in the Wisconsin woods.
Senators push for federal sentencing overhaul
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday implored Senate colleagues to support a sweeping overhaul of federal sentencing guidelines, saying they disproportionately affect minorities and are reminiscent of Jim Crow laws.
Commission seeks to codify how judges handle pro se litigants
A proposed state Supreme Court rule change aims to give judges guidance on how to handle the increasing number of people who enter the civil court system without a lawyer.
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