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'Several' people pass out at Waukesha County athletic event

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 6:03pm
"Several" young people who were either taking part or watching a cross-country meet at Hartland Arrowhead High School required medical attention on Thursday after they passed out due to the heat, a sheriff's department spokesperson said. 

Sobelmans at Marquette reopens, but without booze

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 5:42pm
The Sobelmans at Marquette restaurant reopened Thursday but can serve food only -- no booze -- until a licensing issue can be resolved later in the month.

Brookfield teacher used stolen funds for gravesite purchase, complaint says

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 3:24pm
The longtime choir director at Brookfield Central High School has been charged with embezzling nearly $50,000 from the program. 

3 changes you'll see at Tosa Fest 2016

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 2:07pm
The weekend festival is traditionally held on State Street in downtown Wauwatosa, but a "streetscape" construction project means a move for the festival.

What's Wisconsin's coolest thing? Contest seeks to find out.

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:30pm
Voting at MadeinWis.com ends Monday.

Ford adds 1.5M vehicles to door latch recall

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:15pm
Ford is adding about 1.5 million cars, SUVs and vans to a recall for doors that can pop open while the vehicles are moving.

Wearing green & gold on Fridays could get you some freebies

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 9:17am
Who doesn't like to wear their green and gold to work on Fridays during Packers season?

Bucks' Jabari Parker supports Kaepernick protest

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 9:07am
Count Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker among those who support Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel for the national anthem.

Plane makes emergency landing at Mitchell International

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 7:36am
An aircraft experiencing a mechanical issue made an emergency landing on Thursday morning at Mitchell International Airport.

FBI releases new app to help catch bank robbers

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:33pm
The FBI launches an app for phones and tablets that notifies people of an unsolved robbery in the area.

Mayor Barrett advises residents to buy filters to keep lead out of water

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:17pm
The city of Milwaukee is advising residents to buy water filters to keep the lead out of their faucets.

Community steps up to help arson victim

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:05pm
Weeks after violence rocked Sherman Park, there's a story of hope -- an outpouring of support for a victim of arson.

Soblemans by Marquettte closes temporarily

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 6:21pm
Popular burger joint Soblemans has closed its Marquette location rather than face a fine.

Flash flood warning issued for Milwaukee, Waukesha counties

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 6:02pm
Heavy rain slams the Milwaukee area, just in time for the Wednesday evening rush hour. 

Downed power line blocks traffic, causes outages

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 1:05pm
A downed power line closed a portion of U.S. Hwy 100 in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Milwaukee DA charges Green Bay mayor with campaign violation

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 11:27am
Brown County court records show Mayor Jim Schmitt is facing three misdemeanors, including attempted election fraud.

School evacuated, sandbags at another in Dodge County after heavy rains

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:33am
At least one school was evacuated Wednesday morning and crews were placing sandbags around another in Dodge County because of high water levels.

Public meeting tonight to address 'Pokemon Go' at Lake Park

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:25am
A public meeting will be held Wednesday evening at Milwaukee's Lake Park to discuss what, if anything, should be done about the onslaught of 'Pokemon Go' players at the park and the problems that have arisen since the augmented reality game debuted over the summer.

Walker to propose sales tax holiday for next year

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:04am
Republicans proposed a $13 million sales tax holiday last session but it failed to pass

Sherman Park fence dispute heads back to court today

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:53am
The dispute between Milwaukee County's chief executive and its sheriff over operating hours for a Milwaukee park that's at the center of a neighborhood where riots erupted after a police shooting last month is heading back to court.

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