Justice
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New funding aims to bolster Milwaukee program helping youth victims of violence
Project Ujima aims to help youth violence victims recover and thrive. The medical director of the program tells WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the goal is to help patients heal outside of a hospital.
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Wisconsin AG weighs in on abortion lawsuit, following arguments before state Supreme Court
This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could shape the future of reproductive rights in the state. Attorney General Josh Kaul discusses oral arguments and more.
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After Biden’s formal apology, Wisconsin tribes reflect on legacy of Indian boarding schools
President Joe Biden’s formal apology for federally funded Native American boarding schools is a step in the right direction, some tribal citizens say, but the legacy of forced assimilation at the schools can affect families to this day.
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During SCOWIS arguments, liberal justices critical of 19th century law that previously halted abortions
During oral arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday, liberal justices who are part of the court’s majority voiced strong concerns over a 19th century law previously interpreted as banning abortions.
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Missing kayaker in Green Lake believed to have faked his death and fled the country
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll urged anyone with information to contact the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and said they could do so anonymously.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in abortion lawsuit
The state Supreme Court will hear from attorneys on both sides of a case that could decide the future of abortion rights in Wisconsin.
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DNA from hat found in 1974 leads to arrest in 50-year-old Dunn County murder case
A Minnesota man has been arrested in connection to a 50-year-old murder investigation in Dunn County. The break in the cold case came from a DNA match with a sample found on a hat at the crime scene in 1974.
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Kenosha student to be charged with terroristic threats after attempting to enter school
The teen made his initial appearance in Kenosha County Juvenile Court on Friday afternoon.
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Kenosha student arrested after trying to enter school with a gun
Kenosha police arrested a 13-year-old Thursday who allegedly tried to enter Roosevelt Elementary School carrying a firearm.
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Tim Walz tells WPR he wants to get assault weapons off the street
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that he wants to get assault weapons off the street, and he would work with Congress and skeptical gun owners to get that done.
