Wisconsin Supreme Court Killed Its 176-Year-Old Abortion Ban

The Forward statue outside the Wisconsin State Capitol, which houses the Supreme Court. Photo: Shutterstock The Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban—a rare win for abortion rights that comes three months after …

Child care providers share thoughts on proposed Wisconsin budget

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Wisconsin’s state budget is in the final steps of being finalized. From education to health and child care, we are now learning how funding will look in the next two years in Wisconsin. For childcare in particular, some providers …

Wisconsin labor, environmental groups warn of damage from clean energy rollbacks

The roof of the Hotel Verdant in Downtown Racine received federal tax credits for installing solar panels. Labor and environmental advocates are attacking the Congressional Republicans' tax cut megabill for rolling back clean energy programs enacted in …

Wisconsin media company buys western UP radio stations

MADISON, Wis. — Civic Media, based in Madison, Wisconsin, announced in a Tuesday press release that an asset purchase agreement has been filed with the Federal Communications Commission for the purchase of a five-station, three-city cluster of stations in …

23 suspects, including 9 from Wisconsin, facing federal charges for alleged involvement in massive nationwide car theft ...

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Several people have been federally charged for their roles in an interstate car theft ring operation according to a press release Wednesday, July 2.  In 2022, the Kenosha County Drug Operations Group (KDOG) started …

Wisconsin SCOTUS drops 176-year-old abortion ban

Wisconsin advocacy groups react to 19th-century abortion ban ruling

The Brief: • Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on a 19th-century abortion law Wednesday. • The court's decision was split 4-3 • The ruling addresses legal uncertainty that emerged after Roe v. Wade was overturned La Crosse (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Supreme …

Wisconsin Sportscast: Bucks make noise, a Brewer brings heat

In this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, Mike Lucas and Tom Oates assess the Milwaukee Bucks' big moves, former Wisconsin Badgers making it to the NBA and a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who can bring the heat. Bye, Dame Lillard. Hello, …

Travel Wisconsin: Beach Getaways

Forget the hassle of flying — your next beach getaway is here in Wisconsin! Discover sand and sunshine on beaches everywhere from the big blue of the Great Lakes to inland lakes and even rivers. Here’s to making sun-soaked memories. Discover Lake Michigan …

Bindover ordered for 1 of 2 suspects in Wisconsin poisoning plot

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A bindover was ordered for the woman accused in a poisoning plot targeting southern Wisconsin. Andrea Whitaker was scheduled to appear Wednesday in Dane County Court for a preliminary hearing, which was canceled after the defense …