Criminal Justice

Raw Food Advocates Converge For Dairy Farmer Trial

Maureen McCollum — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:58 +0000

With Loganville farmer Vernon Hershberger’s trial underway in Sauk County, raw milk advocates say this is a pivotal moment in the raw and local food movement.

Marathon County Jail Attack Video Shows 'A Battlefield'

Glen Moberg — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:58 +0000

The newly released video of an attack at the Marathon County jail has provoked a strong reaction from a citizens' panel investigating security at the facility. Panel members say the attack appeared to have been coordinated.

New Marathon County Sheriff Pledges To Improve Jail Security

Glen Moberg — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Marathon County's new sheriff is pledging to improve jail security in the wake of an attack that left a corrections officer critically wounded.

Armenian Prison Officials Hope To Learn From Wisconsin's Prison System

Gilman Halsted — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Prison officials from Armenia are in in Wisconsin this month for a training seminar on how to better process, classify and eventually parole inmates.

Wausau Sees Rise In Heroin Abuse

Glen Moberg — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Law enforcement officials and health care professionals are decrying a growing heroin problem in the greater Wausau area.

Man Arrested For Arson Of St. Croix County Elementary School

Rich Kremer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:20:20 +0000

A 24-year-old man from the Village of Roberts has been arrested in connection with a fire causing more than $1 million in damage to a local school.

Process To Fill Federal Judgeship In Madison, Long Vacant, Begins Anew

Gilman Halsted — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:26:51 +0000

After several false starts, the process of appointing a new federal judge in Madison to replace the 2009 retiree John Shabazz has commenced.

Milwaukee Police Officer Accused Of Illegal Strip Searches Gets Plea Deal

Chuck Quirmbach — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:00:48 +0000

A judge has approved a controversial plea agreement involving a Milwaukee police officer who illegally stripped crime suspects and conducted cavity searches on them.

In Light Of Recent Violence And Threats, Prosecutors Reconsider Personal Safety

Gilman Halsted — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:51:28 +0000

The murders of two Texas prosecutors and a bizarre incident in St. Croix are prompting Wisconsin prosecutors to reconsider self-protection measures.

Bombing Suspect Captured

Adam Hirsch — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:34:46 +0000

Follow along with NPR's ongoing coverage of the situation in Boston.