Law
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Marathon County forensic pathologist could expand autopsy capacity in northern Wisconsin
What it takes to be a medical examiner in Wisconsin amid chronic staffing shortages in an ever-changing field.
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Authorities make contact with kayaker who went missing in Green Lake and revealed how he faked his death
Authorities don’t yet know where exactly Ryan Borgwardt is, but they’ve narrowed it down to somewhere in eastern Europe.
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Wisconsin AG weighs in on abortion lawsuit, following arguments before state Supreme Court
This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could shape the future of reproductive rights in the state. Attorney General Josh Kaul discusses oral arguments and more.
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Sentencing delayed in Kenosha high school assault case after jurors voice doubts on verdict
Sentencing for a 16-year-old boy convicted of sexually assaulting a male classmate in a bathroom at a Kenosha high school earlier this year has been delayed to give the defense time to build a case for a new trial.
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Minocqua Brewing Company owner arrested on criminal defamation charges
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested Tuesday in Oneida County on charges of criminal defamation.
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Homicides and nonfatal shootings continue to decline in Milwaukee, mirroring national trends
Homicides and non-fatal shootings are down more than 20 percent compared to last year in Milwaukee. But carjackings and vehicle thefts are on the rise.
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Appeals court sides with Wausau news outlet in defamation case brought by politician
The appeals court upheld a lower court decision in a legal saga that began in 2021.
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Records lawsuit seeking NIL contract from UW dismissed
A lawsuit aimed at determining whether private fundraising organizations for state universities should be subject to Wisconsin’s open records law has been dismissed in Dane County Circuit Court.
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‘Simply for the thrill kill’: Authorities investigate large deer poaching scheme
State and county authorities are investigating a large deer poaching scheme that’s left behind dozens of headless deer carcasses across several counties in eastern Wisconsin.
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Green Bay settles audio device lawsuit, ending a year-long legal battle
A year-long legal fight between the city of Green Bay and the Wisconsin state Senate over the use of audio recording devices in city hall is coming to an end.