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Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided Tuesday to consider two challenges to a 175-year-old law that conservatives maintain bans abortion without letting the cases wind through lower courts. Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court’s liberal tilt and...
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Wisconsin nabs another $49 million as official regional tech hub
(The Center Square) – There is talk of tens-of-thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars in investments coming to Wisconsin over the next decade because of the state’s status as a regional tech hub. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday said Wisconsin has been officially selected as one of a dozen states that will serve as federal Regional Tech Hubs. “We’re positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in innovative industries as...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
Evers, DWD announce technical education equipment grant to serve more than 4,000 students
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to serve over 4,000 students in 17 school districts will receive advanced manufacturing training thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward.
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
Wisconsin boaters should expect more law enforcement on the water for July Fourth weekend
Wisconsin boaters can expect to see a greater presence of law enforcement officers and Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens while on the water this holiday weekend. The Wisconsin DNR and participating law enforcement agencies are taking part in the national Operation Dry Water campaign from July 4-6. Operation Dry...
From 1951 to Eisenhower to today, Indian Bowl showcases Ojibwe culture in Wisconsin Northwoods
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Billed as the centerpiece for Ojibwe cultural sharing and education for the Northwoods, the weekly summer Lac du Flambeau Indian Bowl events have been taking place for almost 75 years. The series of weekly mini pow wows and cultural demonstrations on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation are advertised on TV commercials throughout the Northwoods inviting anyone to visit and learn a little about Ojibwe culture. They have been going on since 1951. ...
Watch our Wisconsin Assembly District 47 Democratic candidate debate
Democratic Party voters in Assembly District 47 will have a choice when they head to the polls on Aug. 13 between two candidates to represent them: Fitchburg Ald. Joe Maldonado and Dane County Board member Randy Udell. The district's current representative, Jimmy Anderson, is not running for reelection in order...
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