Occupy Madison campers packing, leaving after judge’s ruling (UPDATE)
Campers are dismantling their tents after a Dane County judge ordered what began as an Occupy Madison demonstration to leave a city-owned lot. The post Occupy Madison campers packing, leaving after...
View ArticleCitgo shooting victim was denied restraining order
A woman allegedly slain by her ex-boyfriend at a Wausaukee gas station feared for her safety but was denied a restraining order against him. The post Citgo shooting victim was denied restraining order...
View ArticleSpa shooting brings call for new law on guns
Two Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing legislation to tighten the enforcement of gun rules in domestic violence cases, prompted by a fatal shooting rampage at a suburban Milwaukee spa. The post Spa...
View ArticleDeputies: Spa shooter didn’t turn in weapons
When a Wisconsin court granted a restraining order against Radcliffe Haughton last week, the judge ordered him to turn in his weapons. Now, two days after Haughton shot and killed his wife and two...
View ArticleProsecutors add new charges for former UW-Stevens Point student
Prosecutors have added new charges against a former University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student accused of violating a restraining order. The post Prosecutors add new charges for former UW-Stevens...
View ArticleDad gets restraining order against kindergartener
A Kenosha-area father who claims his daughter is being bullied by a kindergarten classmate has taken out a restraining order against the 5-year-old. The post Dad gets restraining order against...
View ArticleAssembly passes bill to clarify courts’ jurisdiction in abuse cases
A bill passed Thursday by the state Assembly would give Wisconsin courts jurisdiction over restraining orders or injunctions in cases of domestic, child and adult abuse, regardless of whether the...
View ArticleWalker signs bill protecting victims of cyberbullying
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that will allow state judges to issue restraining orders against anyone who uses technology to harass a Wisconsin resident from anywhere in the country. The post...
View ArticlePackers fan loses bid to wear team colors at Soldier Field
A Green Bay Packers fan has lost a court battle to wear green and gold on the sidelines of Soldier Field, home of the rival Chicago Bears. The post Packers fan loses bid to wear team colors at Soldier...
View ArticleEvers signs bill authorizing permanent restraining orders
In addition to Senate Bill 519, Evers signed a total of 15 bills into law and vetoed the remaining 28 on Friday. The post Evers signs bill authorizing permanent restraining orders first appeared on...
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