KENOSHA — Frank Gagliardi has been appointed to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3 by Gov. Tony Evers as of Nov. 30. Judge Bruce Schroeder made national news in 2021 with the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. – This appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation. Gagliardi will complete a […]
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Toni L. Young appointed to the Racine County Circuit Court
RACINE COUNTY — Toni L. Young has been appointed to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3 as of Nov. 30 by Gov. Tony Evers. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation. Young will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Toni Young is a well-respected attorney with broad […]
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Man found guilty of all charges for 2022 shooting involving Case High School students
RACINE — The jury hearing the shooting case involving Case High School students deliberated for about five hours before bringing back guilty verdicts on all charges. Tyrese Love, 20, was convicted of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting of Zysean Golden, 17, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety because Jose Deleon, 18, was nearby and […]
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UPDATE: 1 count against defendant in Case High School shooting dismissed after 2nd victim fails to appear
RACINE — The case against a man accused of shooting at two Case High School students may move forward with one less charge after one of the victims failed to appear in court to testify. Tyrese Love, 20, was initially charged with two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon […]
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Trial underway in shooting of Case student; victim testifies
RACINE — The victim of a shooting who lived to testify took the stand Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court for the trial of the accused shooter. Zysean Golden, 17, a student at Case High School, told the jury there were things about Sept. 28, 2022, that he does not remember, but he does remember […]
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Man who shot his friend while recklessly playing with gun pleads to reduced charges
RACINE — A man who shot and killed his friend while playing with a firearm was in Racine County Circuit Court on Monday for a plea hearing. Isaiah E. Martinez-Phillips, 22, pleaded no contest to first-degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon in the death of Romelle Miller, 28, in August 2022. Isaiah […]
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Charge in 2021 homicide amended to felony murder for 1 of 3 brothers
RACINE — The Racine County DA’s Office has amended the charge against one of three brothers who allegedly participated in a botched robbery that ended in a shooting death. Jonathan M. Martinez, 26, of Gurnee, Illinois, was originally charged with first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon and attempted armed robbery, as party […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments in case over political maps
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the lawsuit that could toss out the maps that have entrenched Republican control of the Legislature since 2011. The arguments were by turns complex and technical, as lawyers debated the meaning of the word “contiguous,” and fiery as the Court’s conservative minority thrashed against its inability […]
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Steenrod promoted to deputy district attorney
RACINE – The Racine County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that Christopher Steenrod has been promoted to deputy district attorney. Racine County DA Patricia Hanson – DA Patricia Hanson described the new deputy DA as being an integral member of the Racine County DA’s office who brought “a wealth of experience and a dedication […]
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In alleged retaliatory 6th Street shooting, man pleads not guilty to attempted homicide
RACINE — A man who allegedly shot someone six times in what was described as a retaliatory shooting pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court. Adrian M. Sanders – Adrian M. Sanders, 33, pleaded not guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, and […]
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Racine man working to close notorious Green Bay prison, end state’s prison lockdowns
GREEN BAY — Dante Cottingham, of Racine, was just 17 years old when he was sentenced to prison and assigned to one of the state’s most notorious prisons, Green Bay Correctional Institution. The prison was built in 1897. It does not have windows and is self-contained, so people imprisoned there do not get the benefit […]
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Daniel pleads guilty to reduced charges for shooting during teen party; could still see up to 60 years prison
RACINE — A man charged with murder took the deal offered by the Racine County DA’s Office as his trial was about to begin on Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court. Joshua D. Daniel Jr, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Dontrell Bush, 17, at a house party on […]
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Charges dropped against Ford in attempted homicide trial due to lack of evidence
RACINE — All charges against a man arrested in connection to a possible retaliatory shooting, which may have been a case of mistaken identity, have been dismissed for lack of evidence. All charges were dropped against Jamauel Ford in the attempted homicide of a teen due to lack of evidence. – Jamauel Ford, 24, was […]
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Judge vacancy in Kenosha County Circuit Court; Gov. Evers seeks applicants by Nov. 10
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants to fill the upcoming judge vacancy within the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. Judge Bruce Schroeder made national news in 2021 with the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. – The announcement came today, Nov. 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Bruce E. […]
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Lichtenwalner’s 4th DUI results in death, pleads not guilty
RACINE — A woman accused of being drunk and behind the wheel during a fatal crash was in Racine County Circuit Court on Wednesday for arraignment. Kristi Lichtenwalner – Kristi Lichtenwalner, 36, pleaded not guilty to homicide by intoxicant use of a vehicle, OWI fourth offense, and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited concentration […]