Mother says she heard voices to kill toddler
The Sheboygan County woman accused of killing her 2-year-old son says voices told her to take her child's life.
Man pleads no contest to amended charge in death of boy, 4
A man has pleaded no contest to an amended charge in the death of his fiancee's 4-year-old son last year in Sheboygan County.
Man charged with 52 felonies after home explosion
A Wisconsin man is charged with 52 felonies involving homemade explosives after an explosion at his home in February.
Ex-Sheboygan alderman reaches plea deal on sex charges
Prosecutors are recommending five years in prison for a former Sheboygan alderman who reached a plea deal on sex assault charges.
Changes to John Doe law could affect crime victims
While much of the attention on changes to a Wisconsin law that allows secret investigations have focused on how the bill excludes, among other crimes, misconduct in public office, they also could have an effect on a less obvious player in the proceedings — crime victims.
DA says VA has lagged in drug-dealing probe (UPDATE)
The Department of Veterans Affairs has moved too slowly in its investigation of interstate drug distribution, a Wisconsin district attorney said Thursday in a letter to the agency's secretary and members of Congress.
Sheboygan alderman charged with child sex assault
A Sheboygan alderman was charged Monday with repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy last year.
Former Oostburg treasurer loses theft appeal
The former treasurer and clerk who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the village of Oostburg lost his appeal Wednesday.
Plea deal could crack large drug distribution ring
A plea agreement in a fatal heroin overdose case in Sheboygan County could lead to charges in a large drug distribution operation.
Former Kohler employee gets 90 days in theft case
A former Kohler Co. employee charged with using company credit cards to start an escort service has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
Prosecutors face tough realities when deciding not to pursue a case
Ozaukee County District Attorney Adam Gerol’s job often makes him unpopular.
Mom convicted in ’57 death is denied parole
A Sheboygan woman who pleaded no contest in February to killing her baby more than 50 years ago has been denied parole.
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- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
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