AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Shirley Abrahamson, first woman on state Supreme Court KIMBERLY WETHAL Jul 15, 2026 3 hrs ago Shirley Abrahamson at her swearing-in ceremony for the state Surpeme Court on Sept. 4, 1976 CAPITAL TIMES ARCHIVES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KIMBERLY WETHAL As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmx? `hea[ E96 (:D4@?D:? $E2E6 y@FC?2= 42==65 96C “E96 6A:E@>6 @7 2 >@56C? 42C66C H@>2?]”k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmw6C ?2>6 H2D $9:C=6J p3C292>D@?[ 2?5 D96’5 ;FDE 366? 9:C65 2E 2 =2H 7:C> :? |25:D@?[ 27E6C 36:?8 E@=5 =6DD E92? 2 564256 62C=:6C E92E D96’5 ?6G6C 86E 9:C65 3642FD6 D96 H2D 2 H@>2?] x?DE625[ D96 3642>6 2 EC2:=3=2K6C 2?5 62C?65 E96 >2?J “7:CDE” E:E=6Di u:CDE H@>2? 9:C65 2D 2 7F== =2H AC@76DD@C 2E &(\|25:D@?] u:CDE 76>2=6 $FAC6>6 r@FCE ;FDE:46 :? 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Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead The storm hit the resort city around noon on Friday, as residents and visitors were preparing for the weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations.
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UW-Madison ends contract with Flock over privacy concerns, conflict with city policy The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its annual contract with Flock Safety following community concerns about privacy.
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