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Man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison
A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents after the girl told the judge she that wanted him "locked up forever" for trying to steal her.
Suspect in teen’s abduction ordered to stand trial
A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday, telling his family, "I love you," moments after he was ordered to stand trial.
Judge gives former Waupun officer probation
The former Waupun police officer charged in a multi-county crime spree has been given probation in one of the counties.
5 years in prison for deadly bike crash
A woman accused of driving drunk and killing a dentist who was biking in western Wisconsin has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Jackson County judge’s sealing of records raises concerns
A Jackson County judge who sealed the identities of defendants in three criminal cases defended the move as an effort to protect the innocent, but open-records advocates blasted the action as a violation of the public's right to know.
Barron County sees potential in night court
Family court looks a lot brighter at night than during the day at the Barron County Justice Center.
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