The next battle for Wisconsin's Supreme Court is shaping up with liberal state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor announcing Tuesday that she will challenge conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. While the race won't tip the balance of power on the state's highest court like the last two Supreme Court contests, it could potentially grow liberals' current majority.

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The bill was introduced soon after the cabin cruiser dubbed "Deep Thought" was pulled from a Milwaukee public beach where it sat abandoned for six months.

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A powerful line of severe thunderstorms caused significant damage in parts of western and east-central Wisconsin Thursday evening.

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The legislation targeting what are known as "deepfake" images was one of a series of bills considered during a Thursday floor session.

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The Milwaukee judge indicted for allegedly helping a man evade immigration agents has filed a motion to dismiss her case. Attorneys for the judge argue Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has judicial immunity for official acts, and her arrest and prosecution violate Wisconsin's sovereignty.

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Republican lawmakers are pushing for a statewide ban on student cell phone use in classrooms. But a new analysis shows most Wisconsin schools already have some type of restrictions.

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After sitting vacant for more than a year, Eau Claire's former Sacred Heart Hospital has been purchased by a fundraising foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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Two lawsuits filed Thursday are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to declare the state's congressional map unconstitutional ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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