High court to hear dispute over city’s annexation of land for sand mine
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be kicking off 2019 with a lineup of oral arguments that includes a dispute between a city and town over whether the land for a sand mine was properly annexed.
BENCH BLOG: Appeals court gets it right in complex case of statutory construction
The Court of Appeals recently tackled the novel question of whether an employee of a health care organization can access a patient’s records without the patient’s consent.
Walker makes appointments to benches in Trempealeau, Dodge counties
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed attorneys to serve on the benches in Trempealeau and Dodge counties.
Walker seeks applicants for spot on Trempealeau County Circuit Court
Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for a circuit court judge position in Trempealeau County.
Woman gets 30 years for toddler’s overdose death (UPDATE)
A Wisconsin woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for giving a lethal overdose of a narcotic painkiller to a toddler in her care and physically abusing her.
Sand mining company to pay $80K for runoff
An Illinois-based sand mining company has agreed to pay an $80,000 fine in response to allegations that it failed to prevent untreated rainwater from running off a mine site in western Wisconsin.
Justices find property owner may have to pay for tree damage
A property owner who hired a contractor to spray herbicide may be liable for damages if the herbicide killed trees on an adjacent property, according to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Ginseng thief convicted, must pay nearly $4,000 (UPDATE)
A judge has ordered a western Wisconsin man to pay nearly $4,000 in fines and restitution for illegally harvesting ginseng.
Driver who killed pedestrian avoids jail
A driver who texted on his cellphone minutes before striking and killing an elderly woman in a crosswalk will avoid jail time if he complies with his sentencing conditions in Trempealeau County.
Judge orders Madison co. to pay pollution fine
A Madison company that polluted waters during a sandmining operation in the city of Blair will pay $200,000 in forfeitures and costs.
Judge sentences woman to 5 years in man’s heroin death
A La Crosse woman who provided the heroin that killed another man has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Judge dismisses abuse charge against coach
A judge in western Wisconsin has dismissed a child abuse charge against a coach accused of burning his players with dry ice.
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- Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections
- A judge tosses claims against a former Wisconsin police officer who killed 3 people in five years
- Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
- Steven Avery’s attorney Zellner files ‘bombshell’ Manitowoc motion
- Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
- School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
- Wisconsin Democrats oppose bi-partisan bill against China spyware Tiktok
- Milwaukee Bucks partner with WisDOT to expand reckless driving prevention campaign
- Evers taps State Bar President-Elect Bucher for Circuit Court Judge
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