Justice
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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.
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Milwaukee County partners with national nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention
Milwaukee County leaders announced a three-year partnership Tuesday with a national nonprofit aimed at preventing gun violence.
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Sentencing delayed in Kenosha high school assault case after jurors voice doubts on verdict
Sentencing for a 16-year-old boy convicted of sexually assaulting a male classmate in a bathroom at a Kenosha high school earlier this year has been delayed to give the defense time to build a case for a new trial.
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Some Milwaukee voters say gun violence is a top issue. Here’s what the candidates have to say.
This election year, WPR is asking people across the state what issues they care about as they head to the polls. In Milwaukee, several residents said gun violence is a top concern.
