WORLD'S TALLEST: Acuity dedicates 400-foot symbol of freedom

SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) -- Acuity dedicated on Monday, June 16th what its officials say is the world's tallest symbol of freedom -- a 400-foot flagpole that's flying an American flag measuring 60 feet high by 120 feet long.The flagpole is one of the most visible landmarks on the Interstate 43 corridor, and the flag is being raised as a symbol of gratitude to our country and those who defend it.At the base of the pole is a Veterans Memorial, which features the names of every Sheboygan County veteran killed in the line of duty.Gov.

Wisconsin Democrats praise gay marriage ruling

WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI/AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are praising a federal judge's decision to overturn the state's gay marriage ban.With a crowd ready to warmly receive any message so long as it falls on the Democratic platform...

Unconstitutional: Fed judge strikes down state's ban on same-sex marriage

MADISON (WITI/AP) — A federal judge has struck down Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage, and despite confusion over the ruling, clerks in Madison and Milwaukee say they'll start marrying people immediately.U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb released her ruling late Friday, calling the ban unconstitutional.Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he'll appeal the decision.

Expanding: Uline unveils plans to grow shipping business

PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- The founders of Uline announced plans on Tuesday, June 3rd to grow its shipping supply distribution business in Pleasant Prairie.Liz and Dick Uihlein started the company in their basement in 1980.

EPA: Wisconsin must cut carbon emissions 34 percent

MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) — It is being called the most significant step the U.S. government has ever taken to battle global warming.

Legal fight: Wis. Club for Growth sues state elections board

MADISON (AP) — Conservative group Wisconsin Club for Growth has filed a lawsuit against the state board that oversees elections, arguing that it exceeded its authority and violated the group's free speech rights by investigating "virtually every conservative-leaning group in Wisconsin."The lawsuit was filed Friday in Waukesha County Circuit Court.It adds another layer to the already complex legal fight being waged by targets of the probe that focuses on Gov.

Settlement in John Doe involving Walker? But isn't investigation technically on hold?

MADISON (WITI) -- The John Doe investigation exploring alleged illegal coordination between Governor Scott Walker's campaign and outside political groups has taken another turn.

Feds sending money to SE Wisconsin to spur investment, create jobs

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southeast Wisconsin is one of 12 manufacturing communities in the U.S. that is going to receive a portion of $1.3 billion in federal money intended to spur investment and create jobs.

Conservative group launches ad, touts Gov. Walker policies

MADISON (AP) — The conservative group Americans for Prosperity is spending $866,000 on a new television ad that touts Gov.