AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Mabel Watson Raimey sets precedent for African American women in law From the America 250 series nmcnair Jul 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Updated Jul 22, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAm|236= (2ED@? #2:>6J H2D 2 A:@?66C :? 65F42E:@? 2?5 =2H 7@C p7C:42? p>6C:42? H@>6? :? (:D4@?D:?] 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 kAmq@C? s64] `a[ `ghd[ E96 |:=H2F<66 ?2E:G6 H2D E96 7:CDE p7C:42? p>6C:42? H@>2? E@ 62C? 2 32496=@CVD 568C66 7C@> E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?[ :? `h`g[ 367@C6 3C62<:?8 2 D:>:=2C 32CC:6C H96? 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10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Eugene O. Trimble was the subject of two Wisconsin State Journal stories in April that looked at how the state’s criminal justice system treat…
5 arrested in shooting that killed 1, injured 2 in Janesville The investigation determined that multiple people had guns during the disturbance and more than one person fired a gun.
Ex-Rock County correctional officer charged with sex assault of inmate The jailer, who no longer is employed by the Rock County Sheriff's Office, had a romantic relationship with an inmate who was on electronic mo…
Rural Wisconsin needs young veterinarians. This new law could help Large animal vets who work in rural areas have to be mobile, drive long distances and are typically paid less than those in urban areas.
New details emerge about the moments before police shot Corey Ruiz A witness account and a recording of police radio traffic help fill in some of the gaps in the public’s understanding of the moments before th…
