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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down abortion ban from 1800s
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled Wednesday that a 1849 statute that banned nearly all abortions is unenforceable. The majority held that the state legislature “impliedly repealed” the statute through its comprehensive abortion care legislation...

Milwaukee community leaders and MPD rally together to denounce recent violence
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Religious and community leaders joined Milwaukee police and firefighters to denounce recent violence tonight, July 3. From this morning's shootings in Shorewood to last week's tragic shooting of two Milwaukee police officers....

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns State's Abortion Ban
Yesterday, Wisconsin's state Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion law. BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state's law banning abortion.— Dan O'Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 2, 2025 O'Donnell's thread continues:...
Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for July 3, 2025
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 3 drawing Midday: 7-3-8 Evening: 5-5-7 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Wisconsin deputies clock multiple drivers at 90+ mph ahead of holiday weekend
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – As holiday travel ramps up, authorities in Wisconsin are urging drivers to slow down and prioritize safety over speed. In a social media post, the Barron County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve already stopped nine...

Milwaukee County July 3 drone show lights up the sky
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County is swapping out its fireworks for a new drone show this Independence Day weekend. What we know: The drone show lights up the sky over McKinley Beach at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. A synchronized...

Central Wisconsin Scoreboard for July 4
By Gene DeLisio Jul 3, 2025 | 10:56 PM CENTRAL WISCONSIN SCOREBOARD: This schedule includes schedules for the following central Wisconsin athletes: THURSDAY, JULY 3: BASEBALL: American Legion: Marshfield Junior Legion 0 at Plover 2 Marshfield...

Coming Off a Tough Series Loss -Milwaukee Brewers Take on a Red Hot Team This Weekend
A hard fought series in New York against the Mets- and now the Milwaukee brewers head to Miami tonight for the weekend series with the Marlins.. Author: wtsp.com Published: 3:35 AM EDT July 4, 2025 Updated: 3:35 AM EDT July 4, 2025

Milwaukee Bucks release roster, schedule for 2025 NBA summer league
Milwaukee Bucks' second-round draft pick Bogoljub Marković will be among the 20 players on the team's NBA summer league roster next week in Las Vegas. The Bucks begin play July 10. Rookie guard Mark Sears, who agreed to a two-way deal with the...

Wisconsin Tibetan Association holds weekend-long celebration for Dalai Lama's birthday

Game Thread #87: Milwaukee Brewers (48-38) @ New York Mets (49-38)
In yesterday’s doubleheader, the Brewers won one, the Mets won one, and we were all reminded that Jacob Misiorowski is human after all. Tonight, the winner of this series between two tightly-packed National League rivals will be determined when...

Wisconsin Badgers ‘State of the Program’ Worry Levels, Summer Edition
It’s the middle of the dead period for the Wisconsin Badgers, so it’s a good time to revisit the ‘State of the Program’, evaluating where the worry levels for certain teams stand currently. Back in February, I opined on how concerned (or chill)...

Wisconsin targets Bitcoin ATM scams with new regulations
Wisconsin is stepping in to combat scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, which have been increasing across the state, by implementing new regulations to protect consumers. Scammers often pressure victims to pay fines or fees using cryptocurrency, leading...

Milwaukee chef walks away a winner on Food Network show
Milwaukee chef walks away a winner on Food Network show Chef Adam Pawlak is the winner in the latest episode of the Food Network's new competition show, "Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out." I POUR MY MUSHROOM AND DRIED SHRIMP SOUP INTO MY BLENDER AND...

See photos of Milwaukee's first-ever July 3rd drone show at McKinley Beach
Northern Lights Drone Shows performs a Fourth of July show at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee on the evening of July 3, 2025.Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Statue of Liberty is seen during the Fourth of July Northern Lights Drone...

Wisconsin has a new budget. Here’s what UW-Madison will receive
Gov. Tony Evers signed Wisconsin’s 2025-27 bipartisan state budget into law Thursday morning, securing a $256 million increase to the University of Wisconsin System budget after months of negotiations with Republican lawmakers. It’s a far cry from...

4th of July Milwaukee Lakefront shenanigans to start the weekend! 🎆

Child care advocates say Wisconsin budget falls short
Wisconsin budget falls short for child care MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin’s new state budget includes more than $330 million in child care investments, industry advocates say the funding only offers short-term relief and fails to address deeper,...
Milwaukee woman who starred on 'Love Island USA' has new relationship
We got a text to share: There's a new "Love Island USA" relationship. No, not on the current season that has been all kinds of messy and continues streaming on Peacock this summer. This involves Wisconsin's favorite islander. Carmen Kocourek, who...
Wisconsin deaths from alcohol-related liver diseases sharply rise
More Wisconsin residents are dying from liver diseases that result from consuming too much alcohol, an analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. Between 2019 and 2023, deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, one of...