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UPDATE: Reeseville teen who died after work incident, identified
Lieutenant Dennis Weiner from the Columbus Police Department has released the name of the teen who was critically injured at work and has since passed away.
One man in custody following attempted arson at Trempealeau church
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department says one man is in custody following an attempted arson at St. Bartholomew's Church early Sunday morning.
Kevin Durant announces he will join Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant is joining All-Stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors.
Graffiti may be on the rise at Devil's Lake State Park
Hikers and climbers say graffiti appears to be increasing on the rocks at Devil's Lake State Park.
Madison mayor proposes banning sleeping on sidewalks
Madison's mayor is proposing a ban on sleeping on public sidewalks in the capital city's downtown area.
Obama to tell foe-to-friend story at Clinton event
They've been bitter rivals, allies and colleagues.
Girl, 9, lost hand and fingers in blast; fireworks suspected
Investigators say a 9-year-old girl in Compton lost her left hand and fingers on her right hand in an explosion that was likely caused by the use of illegal fireworks.
Dad says 2 gators involved in Disney attack that killed son
The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Disney last month told rescue officials two alligators were involved in the attack.
2-year-old girl burns feet on hot coals dumped on beach
Officials say a 2-year-old girl sustained second-degree burns on her feet after stepping on hot coals dumped on a Cape Cod beach.
8-year-old boy trampled by cow in Massachusetts identified
Authorities have identified the 8-year-old Massachusetts boy who was trampled to death while helping his father with the family's cows.
Police: Central Park firework probably an 'experiment'
Police in New York say a firework that exploded and injured a 19-year-old who stepped on it in Central Park probably was created by someone with a basic knowledge of chemistry, but not designed to intentionally hurt people.
ISIS car bomb in Baghdad kills 115
A suicide truck bomb in downtown Baghdad killed 115 people and wounded nearly 200 others who were out shopping and celebrating early Sunday ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, security and medical officials said.
Fourth of July: tales from the ER
Between the sizzling barbecues, flowing beers, and cacophony of fireworks exploding, it's not hard to understand why the July Fourth holiday can be a wild ride for emergency room doctors and nurses.
Tony Kitowski Day in Stevens Point
July 3rd officially named Tony Kitowski Day in Stevens Point.
Robbers hit Racine candy store for second time this year
Robbers have hit a Racine candy store for the second time this year.
Barn catches fire in Edgar
The Edgar Fire Department and Marathon County Sheriffs responded to a barn fire right off County Road N a little after two o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Willow Springs Garden holds Fourth of July celebration
The Willow Springs Garden in Wausau held its annual Fourth of July Celebration Sunday.
Witness: Man hurt in Central Park had stepped on explosive
New York City police said a 19-year-old man suffered a serious injury to his left foot in Central Park, and the man's friends say he stepped on something that exploded.
'Tarzan,' 'BFG' dwarfed by 'Dory,' which stays no. 1
"The Legend of Tarzan" and "The BFG" were both dwarfed by "Finding Dory" over the July 4th weekend, as the Pixar sequel led the box office for the third straight weekend.
DNR: New invasive plant with toxic sap in Wisconsin
State officials have confirmed a new giant invasive plant with toxic sap that can burn human skin has turned up in southeastern Wisconsin.
