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MILWAUKEE -- Johnson Controls says it is looking at options for the separation of its automotive business.

MILWAUKEE -- Local leaders have a goal to end homelessness in Milwaukee County within three years. The county will spend nearly $2 million a year. That money will help those on the streets find permanent places to live. "The statistics around the effectiveness of permanent housing are extraordinary," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. "People who are in this model are 50 percent more likely to get back on their feet. And if that isn't our goal, then we are looking at the wrong goal." The program will also offer services for mental health, substance abuse and job placement.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working to make sure it will be a safe summer for local kids. Extra patrols will be out this week to keep an eye on students as the school year comes to a close. As part of Operation School's Out, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn held a roll call at James Madison Academic Campus Tuesday afternoon. "Kids are in a good mood, they're gonna feel boisterous," Flynn said. "There is a zone of tolerance for hijinx versus misbehavior, and our job is to draw those lines." Milwaukee Public Schools' last day is Friday.

MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was shot on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday night.

MILWAUKEE -- Another group will gather Tuesday morning to discuss how to fund a proposed downtown Milwaukee arena.

According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, about eight homes in the area have been affected.

People who live near the Zoo Interchange might have trouble sleeping Tuesday night.

MILWAUKEE -- Opinions seemed to be very mixed, and very strong, at a Tuesday evening Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding the proposed transfer of land to the Milwaukee Bucks for a new downtown arena.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he would never support eliminating the nonpartisan Audit Bureau, as fellow Republicans are proposing.

Lawmakers in Madison honored the life of fallen State Trooper Trevor Casper Tuesday.

MILWAUKEE - Nearly two dozen have been arrested and several more are on the run following a big gang sweep Tuesday.

The Wisconsin state Senate has begun debating a fast-tracked bill that would ban non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The Wisconsin Senate has approved a proposal that would allow off-duty and retired officers to carry guns in schools.

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MADISON -- The Wisconsin Senate has approved a proposal that would allow off-duty and retired officers to carry guns in schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools is celebrating a big year for scholarships! Graduating students received more than $36 million to help pay for their higher education. That more than doubles the scholarship money received by the class of 2012. Winners were recognized by Superintendent Darienne Driver Tuesday morning at Riverside University High School. Driver said there are a lot of new resources like TEAM UP College Access Centers for students who need help looking for scholarships they can apply for. Winning students are heading to schools across the country, including; Alverno College, Barnard College, Brown University, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Marquette University, Mount Mary University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE -- Just two weeks to go until the Big Gig!

Many of our observant viewers have been asking about the odd looking sky Tuesday morning.

MILWAUKEE - A new arena would mean a dramatic change to Milwaukee's Park East Corridor, but the proposed facility isn't the largest project the city has ever undertaken.

Waukesha's most famous resident, Les Paul, would have turned 100-years-old today. And tonight, the Waukesha County Museum is not only honoring the music legend's life and work, but the 100th anniversary of the museum.