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Wisconsin’s Long-Vacant Federal Judgeship Could Finally Be Filled

Wisconsin’s Long-Vacant Federal Judgeship Could Finally Be Filled

Atty Byron Conway has bipartisan backing from Wisconsin's U.S. senators.

Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges

Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges

Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.

Gov. Evers Appoints Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
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Gov. Evers Appoints Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointments of Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

City Hall: Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
City Hall

Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy

No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal

But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.

Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order

Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order

2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Eyes on Milwaukee

Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines

Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine

Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Eyes on Milwaukee

Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month

Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.

Plats and Parcels: Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
Plats and Parcels

Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall

More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City

Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City

Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.

Plats and Parcels: Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plats and Parcels

Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Court Watch: No Unemployment Benefits For Worker Making Homophobic Remarks
Court Watch

No Unemployment Benefits For Worker Making Homophobic Remarks

Appeals court rules Meijer store employee fired for cause for derogatory remarks.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed

Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.

President Biden Names Eleventh Round of Judicial Nominees
Judge Rules Acevedo Video Can Be Released

Judge Rules Acevedo Video Can Be Released

Footage shows choking, death of Joel Acevedo. Officer Michael Mattioli charged with reckless homicide.

Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police

Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police

Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.

Shorewood woman charged in spitting incident with Black teen tried to change her name
Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

City scores victory in bid to take control of vacant mall.

Judges Letter for Immediate Publication
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Judges Letter for Immediate Publication

Letter from thirty six sitting and retired Milwaukee area judges regarding the upcoming Supreme Court election on April 2nd.

City Hall: City Sues Scooter Operator Bird
City Hall

City Sues Scooter Operator Bird

First courthouse showdown is scheduled for Friday the 13th.

Court Watch: Most Reversed Judge Of The Year
Court Watch

Most Reversed Judge Of The Year

Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.

Judge Paul Rifelj launches campaign with support of majority of fellow judges
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Judge Paul Rifelj launches campaign with support of majority of fellow judges

Public safety organizations also support Rifelj at launch of campaign to win a full term on Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Judges rally behind Gwen Connolly in race for Circuit Court Judge
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Judges rally behind Gwen Connolly in race for Circuit Court Judge

“The campaign has been energizing, and it’s a privilege to have the support of these distinguished leaders,” said Connolly.

Plenty of Horne: Barrett’s Birthday Party
Plenty of Horne

Barrett’s Birthday Party

The mayor's celebration is 11 days late. And Lakefront Brewery shatters its record for annual barrels manufactured.

Plenty of Horne: Local Artist’s Gift to Obama Gets Complicated
Plenty of Horne

Local Artist’s Gift to Obama Gets Complicated

Tim Meyerring's present to the president gets caught up in the law on gifts and consultations with the White House assessor.