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Report details pending crisis in Milwaukee transportation infrastructure

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 8:23pm
There's trouble ahead for Milwaukee's streets, bridges and buses unless some changes are made, a new report says. 

Couple found unconscious in car with toddler outside Milwaukee home

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 6:06pm
A Milwaukee woman finds a couple passed out, possibly dying, in their running car. Their toddler was trapped inside.

Brookfield police searching for three men wanted in home invasion

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 5:29pm
Brookfield police release a sketch of one of three men wanted in a home invasion.

Kenosha police say three banks robbed within 35 minutes

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 4:52pm
Kenosha police are investigating three bank robberies that took place within 35 minutes Tuesday afternoon. 

Card skimmers found at southern Wisconsin gas stations

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 1:59pm
More than a dozen gas pumps throughout southern Wisconsin have been outfitted with illegal card skimmers in recent weeks, state officials said.

Man may be retried in 1990 cold case murder

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:46pm
A Kenosha County man may learn Tuesday if he'll be retried on murder charges in connection with a decades-old case.

24 dogs rescued from Racine home

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 11:54am
Two dozen dogs that were living in deplorable conditions were rescued from a Racine home last Friday, officials with the Wisconsin Humane Society said Tuesday morning.

Packers sign David Bakhtiari to contract extension

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 11:22am
The signing was announced Tuesday by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

Coast Guard ends search for missing sailor

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:53am
Capsized sailboat found Sunday off Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc.

State launches mobile job center

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:49am
The state has pledged $4.5 million to improve employment and revitalize residential property.

Man in custody in fatal shooting at senior apartments

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:42am
Investigators say the victim in a fatal shooting at a suburban Milwaukee senior apartment complex knew the person who killed him.

Armed man leads police on chase through country club, into Brookfield Square

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:08pm
Surveillance video shows a man jumping from his car and running through the Westmoor Country Club pool area and down the street.

Milwaukee extends hours for in-person absentee voting

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 9:35pm
The city of Milwaukee is giving people more time to cast their ballot early before the November election. 

Police search for man wanted in sexual assault

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 5:21pm
Police need the public's help finding a man accused of a violent sexual assault that happened last month on Milwaukee's northwest side.

Suspect escapes from MPD transport wagon

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 3:39pm
A 17-year-old arrested, accused of driving a stolen car, escapes from a Milwaukee Police Department vehicle, police said. 

Interactive: Inside the Tribute in Light

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 3:03pm
Seeing the beams of 88 lights that make up this 9/11 memorial is an amazing sight wherever you are, but from inside the tower-shaped lights, it's a powerful experience;

Shorewood police investigate Saturday afternoon carjacking

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:46am
Officers said they were called to the 4400 block of North Frederick Avenue at about 3;15 p.m. Saturday.

Glendale council to vote on Estabrook dam

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:12am
Glendale's Common Council is expected to vote Monday evening in support of removing the Estabrook Dam. 

Former Avery attorney to join Marquette University panel discussion

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:33am
The "On the Issues" discussion is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall.

2-month-old girl shot on I-43

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 6:25pm
A 2-month-old girl was shot Sunday evening on I-43.

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