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Jan 19, 2016

Not guilty plea entered in Sawyer County shooting death

A Hayward man accused of killing his sister's boyfriend returns to Sawyer County Circuit Court.

Jan 19, 2016

Homebuyer beware: Case highlights difficulties of proving theft by contractor

An Ozaukee County theft-by-contractor case is on its way to becoming a prime example of the difficult path private citizens must trod when trying to prove they’ve been defrauded by a homebuilder.

Jan 18, 2016

Woman accused of stealing squad, driving drunk

A Baraboo woman is accused of her third drunken driving offense and this time sheriff's officials say she was behind the wheel of a stolen squad car.

Jan 18, 2016

Racine couple quits law practices for Bahamas boating life

When married attorneys Chris and Kate Simonds look ahead at the next six months, they don't see miles of files, clients and courtrooms.

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Jan 17, 2016

‘Making a Murderer’ filmmakers say they expected backlash

The filmmakers behind Netflix's "Making a Murderer" documentary say they expected a backlash that would lead people in the media to demonize Steven Avery, the Wisconsin man whose prosecution in the 2005 death of a woman formed the centerpiece of the 10-part series issued last month.

Jan 17, 2016

Screech booked into jail

Former "Saved by the Bell" actor Dustin Diamond has been booked into jail to start his four-month sentence for an altercation at a Wisconsin bar.

Jan 17, 2016

Manufacturer changes prayer-on-the-job policy

Dozens of Muslim employees at a Wisconsin manufacturer say they are now out of a job after the company changed its prayer-on-the-job policy.

Jan 15, 2016

Walker seeking applications for Langlade DA

Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants to temporarily fill the district attorney vacancy in Langlade County.

Jan 15, 2016

Justices: Police OK to chase man in parking garage

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says Waukesha police didn't violate a man's constitutional rights when they pursued him into a parking structure on suspicion of drunken driving.

Jan 15, 2016

Supreme Court justice comes in third in campaign fundraising (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley's two rivals have raised more campaign cash and began the new year with more money on hand, a campaign finance report released Friday shows.

Jan 15, 2016

Prosecutors may file more charges against former Plover doctor

Police are asking prosecutors to file more charges against a doctor already accused of sexually assaulting seven patients at a Plover clinic.

Jan 14, 2016

Milwaukee man gets 50 years in slaying of 13-month-old boy (UPDATE)

A judge sentenced a Milwaukee man to 50 years in prison Thursday in the killing of a 13-month-old boy who died when authorities say the wrong house was shot up during a dispute between drug dealers.

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