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State orders body cameras for guards as probe deepens
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has ordered body cameras to be worn by security staff at a juvenile prison that's at the certain of a widening probe into alleged abuse by both guards and inmates.
Legal threat over Nativity scene placement prompts unlikely response
The response to the threat of a lawsuit that forced a central Minnesota city to keep its Nativity scene off city property has similar displays popping up all around town.
Defendant in fatal river stabbing takes stand in Polk County
The Minnesota man on trial in the fatal stabbing of a fisherman along the St. Croix River tearfully recounted the night of the slaying during his testimony in a Wisconsin courtroom.
GateHouse to acquire Wisconsin Law Journal
GateHouse Media has acquired Minneapolis-based publisher Dolan LLC, the owner of The Daily Reporter and the Wisconsin Law Journal. The sale is expected to close within the next several weeks.
Report cites 241 close encounters between pilots, drones
There have been at least 241 reports of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft that meet the government's definition of a near midair collision, including 28 in which pilots maneuvered to get out of the way, according to a report released Friday.
Empathy for clients key to Probst’s family law success
An unpleasant experience with an attorney sparked Jane Probst to begin her own legal career.
UW regents approve freedom of speech resolution
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a resolution affirming the system's commitment to free speech.
Tate George sentencing hearing completes 2nd day
Former NBA player Tate George's sentencing hearing continued for a second day in federal court in New Jersey, but he hasn't yet learned his fate on fraud charges.
Agencies: OWI mandatory minimum has big price tag
A proposal to create a mandatory minimum prison sentence for homicide by intoxicated operation of a motor vehicle would put a heavy financial burden on the state, according to reports filed by three state agencies Wednesday.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in fatal nightclub shooting
The mother of a man who was killed at an Appleton nightclub is suing the accused shooter, who has not yet gone to trial.
Town residents angry over possible placement of sex offender
A Milwaukee County judge is expected to decide next week whether a violent sex offender granted supervised release should live in a small community in Fond du Lac County where residents are angry over the possible placement.
Report: Juvenile prison probe focuses on abuse, misconduct
Court records show state authorities are investigating a range of potential crimes at a Wisconsin juvenile prison, including sexual assault, physical abuse and child neglect, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
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