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45-foot yacht stolen from dry dock in Milwaukee
A yacht was stolen in the dead of night from a dry dock in Milwaukee. The owner of the 45-foot boat is hoping someone can help police find it.
Democrats put up billboards demanding Walker return home
The state Democratic Party has paid for a series of billboards demanding Republican Gov. Scott Walker return to Wisconsin.
Jake talks with Wauwatosa native Father Peter Mitchell
Our Mike Jacobs is retiring after 37 years at TODAY'S TMJ4.
Suspect in custody over deadly Milwaukee hit and run
MILWAUKEE -- A man is in custody for a deadly hit and run in Milwaukee.
Packers to sell Favre Hall of Fame tickets Tuesday
The Green Bay Packers will sell tickets to the viewing of the Brett Favre/Packers Hall of Fame induction starting Tuesday.
MPS turnaround plan would give authority to county executive
MILWAUKEE - Superintendent Darienne Driver quickly rejected the latest idea to improve Milwaukee schools identified as failing.
Port Washington schools using proactive approach to promote water safety
PORT WASHINGTON -- A city hit by tragedy is trying to stop it from happening again.
Walker visits Western Wall in Israel
Probable presidential candidate Scott Walker is in Israel on a five-day trip paid for by the governor's political organization and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Expansion of 'Earn and Learn' program hopes to pair teens with summer jobs
MILWAUKEE -- There's a new plan to connect Milwaukee teenagers with summer jobs.
Baby kangaroo and goats stolen from Wisconsin zoo
Investigators are in a race against time to find the young animals.
Mike's report from the day of Pope John Paul II's funeral
Mike Jacobs is retiring after 37 years at TODAY'S TMJ4.
NFL suspends Brady 4 games for deflated footballs
The NFL suspended Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady for the first four games on Monday for his role in a scheme to deflate footballs used in the AFC title game.
Mike Jacobs: 37 Years/$37,000 for MACC
To help celebrate Mike's 37 years at TODAY'S TMJ4, we are partnering with the MACC fund to try and raise $37,000 to help children with cancer. The MACC Fund has set up a special donation page on its website, encouraging fans to collectively match Mike's years at the station, with donations to the MACC Fund.
Wisconsin lawmaker wants $14 million increase for police grants
WEST ALLIS -- A call today for more money to pay for more police patrols.
Tonight at 10:00: Mike Jacobs remembers covering death of Pope John Paul II
The death of Pope John Paul II was felt all over the world -- and Mike Jacobs was in Rome at the center of it all.
Mosquito season is back: Tips on how to prevent them from multiplying
A mix of warmer and wet weather means people are dealing with mosquitoes again.
Condo project to replace iconic Port Washington restaurant
PORT WASHINGTON -- A condo project in the works for Port Washington will change the face of downtown.
Suspect accused of abusing dog will face sentencing
A dog that was found badly burned in April 2014 -- and underwent multiple emergency surgeries -- may finally have some justice.
More than a year after Beatrice was found with life-threatening burns covering 90 percent of her body, the suspect accused of abusing her will face a plea and sentencing hearing.
Five-year-old Beatrice wandered away from home that April and was found 11 days later outside of the Potowatomi Casino.
Christopher Hanson, 21, has been charged with two felonies, including mistreatment of animals.
Surgeons were ablke to apply pigskin to treat her second and third degree burns. It was a procedure that had never been done before on an animal.
The procedue cost about $3,000, all of which was donated.
Milwaukee Armed Forces Week kicks off today
Milwaukee Armed Forces Week kicks off today