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Jun 18, 2019

Ginsburg honors Abrahamson during tribute

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised Shirley Abrahamson as an inspiration Tuesday in a video tribute as the legal community heralded Wisconsin's longest-serving and first female state Supreme Court justice during a farewell ceremony.

Jun 18, 2019

NYC doctor pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose deaths

A doctor who now lives in Sheboygan and previously ran a clinic in Queens, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in the overdose deaths of three patients who had taken prescription drugs.

Jun 18, 2019

AP Investigation: Many US jails fail to stop inmate suicides

The last time Tanna Jo Fillmore talked to her mother, she was in a jail in Utah, angry and desperate. She'd called every day that week, begging for help.

Jun 18, 2019

Chief: Officer killed in crash, speeding driver arrested

Milwaukee's police chief says an officer on his way home from work was struck and killed by a speeding driver who ran a red light at a Milwaukee intersection.

Jun 18, 2019

Ponath enters race for Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judge

Sarah Ponath has announced her candidacy for the Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judgeship.

Jun 18, 2019

Officer killed while trying to intervene in bar robbery

Racine police say one of their officers has been killed while trying to stop an armed robbery at a local bar.

Jun 17, 2019

Bill would allow schools to release parents’ names

The state Assembly is preparing to vote on a bill that would allow public schools to release the names of students' parents and guardians.

Jun 17, 2019

Evers appoints Gleeson as Ashland County register of deeds

Gov. Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Julie Gleeson as Ashland County's register of deeds. She will replace Karen Miller, who is resigning effective July 12.

Jun 17, 2019

Gov. Evers re-forms Wisconsin pardons board Walker dropped

Gov. Tony Evers re-established Wisconsin's pardons board on Thursday, fulfilling a campaign promise to again consider granting pardons after his Republican predecessor, Scott Walker, halted the process eight years ago.

Jun 16, 2019

CUB sees consumer, environmental fights converge

As a wave of consumer activism swept the country in the 1970s, Wisconsinites formed the country's first statewide consumer advocacy group focused on utilities.

Jun 14, 2019

Evers seeks applicants for Outagamie County Circuit Court judge

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for Outagamie County Circuit Court judge.

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