Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestles with state's 1849 abortion ban: "This is the world gone mad"
Sheboygan County's Republican district attorney, Joel Urmanski, has asked the high court to overturn a Dane County judge's ruling last year that invalidated the ban. A ruling isn't expected for weeks but abortion advocates almost certainly will win the ...
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion ban. Here's what to know.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that will determine the future of abortion access in the state, grounded in a challenge to a 19th Century law that was thought to almost entirely ban it. Here's what to know about the state's existing laws, the lawsuit being heard and other potential legal debates.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is valid
A conservative prosecutor's attorney struggled Monday to persuade the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban, drawing a tongue-lashing from two of the court's liberal justices during oral arguments.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question enforcing 1849 law as an abortion ban
Several of the Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal justices appeared opposed to the enforcement of a 174-year old law when it comes to abortion during oral arguments Monday in a high-profile case meant to clarify law in the state.
Wisconsin's high court hears oral arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether a law that legislators adopted more than a decade before the Civil War bans abortion and can still be enforced.
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Organizations bring literacy tutoring to Dane County schools to help close achievement gaps
MADISON (WKOW) — Schools of Hope AmeriCorps Project is collaborating with United Way of Dane County to bring literacy ...
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Dane County executive signs 2025 budget proposal to increase housing and service opportunities
Interim Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn signed the 2025 Dane County budget, focusing on investing in families and the ...
Melissa Agard declares victory in Dane County executive race
State Sen. Melissa Agard declared victory Tuesday evening in the race for Dane County executive. Agard, widely regarded as ...
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Single-vehicle crash kills 5 people in Dane County
Five people are dead after a single-vehicle crash in the Dane County town of Verona. It happened around 11:15 p.m. Friday on ...
Wisconsin attorney argues 175-year-old abortion ban validity to state Supreme Court
A Wisconsin attorney argued to the state supreme court Monday why a 175-year-old abortion ban should be reinstated after the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago.
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Dane County Executive candidates feeling positive ahead of Tuesday's election
Next week, thousands of voters in Dane County will choose their next County Executive. The race, which initially had four ...
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Dane County Sheriff’s office hosts special event for veterans
The Dane County Sheriff’s office hosted their second annual “Veteran Shoot” event at the Dane County Law Enforcement training ...
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Dane County Farmers' Market's outdoor season coming to an end this weekend
An indoor holiday-centric version of the Dane County Farmers Market will start the following week at Monona Terrace.
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Dane County's 2025 budget includes $30M for affordable housing initiatives
Affording a home in Dane County could get a lot easier after the 2025 budget was approved Wednesday night.  The 2025 capital ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments on 1800’s abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a law from the 1800’s, that bans abortion, can still be enforced.