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WI Abortions Illegal Again + Planned Parenthood Pause + Podium Arrest

State officials react to the end of Roe v. Wade, a blackbear was killed on the highway and a ranking of Wisconsin's healthiest counties.

Here's the weekly story roundup for Wisconsin
Here's the weekly story roundup for Wisconsin (Ethan Duran)

MILWAUKEE, WI — Miss any stories in Wisconsin this week? Here are the top stories.


Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin was one of five states where a pre-Roe ban on abortion would likely take affect after the ruling. Read more.

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Planned Parenthood Won't Perform Abortions In Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — The organization cited a 173-year-old law that remains intact and is newly relevant in the wake of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Read more.

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KENOSHA, WI — Joel Trudell, of Kenosha, spent the night in jail after he was arrested while giving public comment at a county board meeting, records show. Read more.


'Absolutely Unconscionable': WI Officials React To End Of Roe

WISCONSIN — WI Republicans praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end legal abortions, but women's health advocates called it "unconscionable." Read more.


Black Bear Killed By Truck On Hale Interchange In Greenfield

GREENFIELD, WI — A 250-pound black bear was struck and killed early Wednesday on a Milwaukee County interstate, the sheriff's office said. Read more.


32 WI Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

WISCONSIN — Greater Milwaukee had some of the healthiest communities and the Midwest had more than half of the healthiest counties in the U.S. Read more.

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