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MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Friday night to help the family of Archie Brown, Jr. The 41-year-old was fatally shot on Sunday, after he accidentally ran over and killed a two-year-old boy. That toddler’s 15-year-old brother was also hit by a stray bullet.

In a unanimous, bipartisan move, the Joint Finance Committee voted Friday to rein in the acquisition of military grade weapons by local law enforcement.

Republicans on the Legislature's finance committee have tacked provisions onto Gov. Scott Walker's budget that would call for state officials to deduct the costs of replacing lost food stamp cards from their holders' accounts.

PEWAUKEE -- Thursday night at ten we told you about an 88-year-old woman suing the Village of Pewaukee for a huge bill she got over a "false alarm" call.

WEST ALLIS - Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda was in Milwaukee Friday to promote his upcoming stunt at this year's state fair.

MEQUON -- Two people were injured in a rollover crash near Mequon Friday afternoon, according to the Germantown Fire Department.

Police are looking for a missing 53-year-old Greenfield man.

MILWAUKEE -- An eyesore on Milwaukee's south side is about to get a facelift.

Beer will be flowing in Brew City for the next eight days, even moreso than usual.

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As the saying goes, a bad day on the course is better than any good day at the office, especially when it’s in the 70s in April.

MILWAUKEE -- Police have responded to reports of a double shooting at 89th and Capitol on Milwaukee's north side.

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Milwaukee Bucks fans are joining basketball fanatics around the world in praying for the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

Chicago Cardinal Francis George dies at age 78

A popular show that has a mix of music, paint and a some science takes the stage at the Marcus Center this weekend.

Looking ahead now to a roundup of weekend events in southeast Wisconsin. * Today is the beginning of National Parks Week, and you can go to the parks for free, Saturday and Sunday. The park service recently rolled out a new website for people to find National Parks near them. * A unique race will honor fallen law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. Saturday is the 5K Donut Dash in West Bend. Runners will eat donuts along the way, and there's an award for whoever eats the most donuts during the 3.1 mile dash. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the Washington County Fair Park. * If you're looking for a laugh, check out the Woofsconsin Spring Fling. It's a dance competition where the performers, are dogs! The event is free to watch at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. It runs Saturday and Sunday.

The chancellor of the flagship Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin says it will have to cut about 400 positions, close and merge programs and reduce academic offerings and services if Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget cut passes.

Smoke alarms will detect smoke and fire long before your body does.

A new state law allows grocery stores to offer free samples of liquor. Today, Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee will hold Wisconsin's first tasting event. It's from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Discount Liquor Waukesha, 919 N Barstow St.