Trial set to begin for John Doe defendant
One of Gov. Scott Walker's former associates is set to stand trial this week on charges he embezzled about $42,000 from veterans' groups.
Judge says decision in collective bargaining case will be delayed
A decision on whether to put on hold a judge's ruling restoring major parts of Wisconsin's collective bargaining law has been delayed.
Walker picks DOJ administrator to head prisons
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed one of the state Justice Department's top cops to head Wisconsin's prison system.
Union attorneys demand judge let ruling stand
Union attorneys have asked a Madison judge to let stand a ruling that Republican Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining changes are unconstitutional.
Judge: Walker aide Rindfleisch will be on trial, not Walker (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee County judge says he won't let the upcoming trial for a former Scott Walker aide turn into a referendum on the governor.
AG Van Hollen asks for stay in union law ruling (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's attorney general asked a judge Tuesday to delay his decision repealing major parts of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers.
Van Hollen to ask for stay in union ruling
The next salvo in the fight over a judge's ruling reinstating collective bargaining rights for schools and local governments is expected to come from Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.
Appeals court denies motion to dismiss charges in John Doe investigation
The felony misconduct case against Kelly Rindfleisch advanced Tuesday when a District I Appeals Court denied her motion to dismiss charges.
Father of murder defendant retires as judge
A Milwaukee County judge whose son has been charged with homicide has decided to retire.
Trial on schedule for John Doe defendant (UPDATE)
A former associate to Gov. Scott Walker will face a jury trial next month on charges that he embezzled about $42,000 from veterans' groups.
Hearing for John Doe defendant postponed (UPDATE)
A final pre-trial hearing has been postponed for Kevin D. Kavanaugh, a former associate to Gov. Scott Walker who's accused of embezzling about $42,000 from veteran groups.
Yackel named to Lincoln County Circuit Court
Gov. Scott Walker tapped attorney John Yackel to be the new Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge in Branch II, according to an announcement Thursday.
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