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Thu, 02/05/2015 - 7:45am
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Hackers infiltrate insurer Anthem, access customer details

Thu, 02/05/2015 - 7:32am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Health insurer Anthem said hackers infiltrated its computer network and gained access to a host of personal information for customers and employees, including CEO Joseph Swedish.

Another streetcar informational meeting to be held Thursday

Thu, 02/05/2015 - 6:50am
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett continues his push for the downtown streetcar project.

Fire and Police Commission to hear Manney appeal

Thu, 02/05/2015 - 6:35am
The Milwaukee police officer fired after shooting and killing Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park will once again be the subject of a Fire and Police Commission meeting.

Attention beer lovers: Barley shortage could drive up price of some brews

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:28pm
Attention beer lovers - a shortage of barley has microbreweries scrambling.

Gov. Walker encourages vaccination, says he agrees with state requirements

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:19pm
As the measles outbreak continues to spread around the country there's a renewed debate about mandated vaccinations.

Police: Brookfield East student injures two teachers during fight

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:13pm
Two Brookfield East High School teachers were hurt in an altercation with a student Wednesday.

DNR Board members say plan to make them advisory is 'mistake'

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:50pm
Members of the state Department of Natural Resources board are calling Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip the panel of its policymaking authority a mistake.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Fond du Lac still unclaimed

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 6:27pm
A $1 million lottery ticket was sold in Fond du Lac last week.

Spot forgotten by shovelers challenging for those using wheelchairs

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 6:19pm
Going out can be a challenge after it snows for those in wheelchairs.

St. Francis woman wakes up to find home invader standing over her bed

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 6:14pm
A woman in St. Francis woke up to find a man standing over her bed, demanding money.

Greenfield News and Hobby closing after almost 50 years

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 5:28pm
A family-owned business in Greenfield is closing after almost 50 years.

Hartland-area bridge set for long-term closure

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 4:27pm
It may be winter, but there's no escape from road construction in Wisconsin, especially in Waukesha County.

Feds investigate fiery train-SUV crash that killed six

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:46pm
NBC News

Make Believe Ball to return Feb. 21

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:46pm
The Make Believe Ball is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Man accused of stabbing baby, family friend to death pleads not guilty

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:17pm
The man accused of killing his 5-month-old daughter and another man was in court Wednesday.

Schools taking extra precautions to keep kids safe

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 11:56am
After some snow and now cold temperatures, local schools are taking extra precautions to keep kids safe.

Packers free agent lineman arrested on drug, weapons allegations

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:46am
A defensive tackle who contributed to the Packers' 2014 playoff run has been arrested on drugs and weapons allegations.

Caught on camera: Can you help Milwaukee police ID this armed robbery suspect?

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:31am
The suspect is described as a black male, 25-30 years-old and 6’2”-6’4” tall. He had a medium build, slight moustache and shoulder-length black dreadlocks pulled back into a ponytail.

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