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Sep 1, 2022

Applicants wanted for Oconto County district attorney

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for Oconto County district attorney position.

Jan 8, 2020

Dane County receives approval for new ADA position

The Dane County District Attorney's Office will soon hire a new full-time assistant district attorney. The Joint Committee on Finance approved a request to create the position on Tuesday.

Sep 19, 2018

DAs asking for more prosecutors

District attorneys around the state are asking the governor and state Legislature to add more prosecutor positions.

Jun 12, 2018

Wisconsin mother charged in death of disabled daughter

A Wisconsin mother has been charged in the death of her 13-year-old daughter who was unable to walk, talk or care for herself.

May 5, 2015

Some DAs, public defenders to get raise

Some assistant and deputy district attorneys and assistant state public defenders are likely to see a raise for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

Mar 18, 2014

Assembly passes former DA pay bill

The state Assembly passed a bill Tuesday intended to prevent district attorneys who leave their current jobs to take a position as an assistant district attorney from falling to the bottom of the pay scale.

Feb 13, 2013

Sexting lawsuit against former DA Kratz settled

GREEN BAY (AP) — A settlement has been reached in lawsuit against a former Calumet County district attorney accused of sending racy text messages to a domestic abuse victim, federal court records show. Stephanie Van Groll accused former prosecutor Ken Kratz of sexual harassment for allegedly sending her a barrage of messages, including some propositioning […]

Feb 13, 2012

Gibbs named new Chippewa County DA

Gov. Scott Walker on Friday appointed veteran defense attorney Steven Gibbs, of Hertel & Gibbs SC, Chippewa County District Attorney.

Dec 7, 2011

Applicants wanted for Eau Claire County DA

Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for an Eau Claire County District Attorney.

Oct 27, 2011

Gov. Walker names new DAs

Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday appointed new district attorneys in Green Lake and Marquette counties.

Oct 26, 2011

State budget cuts clog criminal justice system

Prosecutors are forced to ignore misdemeanor violations to pursue more serious crimes. Judges are delaying trials to cope with layoffs and strained staffing levels. And in some cases, those charged with violent crimes, even murder, are set free because caseloads are too heavy to ensure they receive a speedy trial.

Oct 14, 2011

Chippewa County begins search for new DA

Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for a new Chippewa County District Attorney after prosecutor Jon Theisen was appointed to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court on Oct. 7.

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