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Man charged in drive-by faces new homicide count
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of killing an Illinois woman in a drive-by with shooting his neighbor to death hours earlier in the day.
Marshals: Man who fled Georgia prison found after 48 years
Federal officials say a man who escaped from a Georgia prison work camp nearly 48 years ago has been arrested in Connecticut.
Mom fatally shot in front of 8-year-old son on Mother's Day
Authorities say a Kentucky woman was fatally shot on Mother's Day in front of her 8-year-old son, who had yet to give her the necklace he had bought for her.
Man shoots self but doesn't realize it until 3 days later
A Florida man shot himself in the arm while cleaning a handgun, but didn't realize it until three days later when he finally changed shirts and found a bullet hole.
Man accused of killing mother found not competent for trial
A Milwaukee County man accused of killing his 68-year-old mother has been found not competent to proceed with trial.
One man dead in Neenah duplex fire
Neenah-Menasha firefighters now say one man is dead following a duplex fire on Monday night.
Woman stole identities from dating site victims by 'capitalizing on her physical attraction,' officials say
A 43-year-old woman is accused of "capitalizing on her physical attraction" to meet victims through dating sites and steal their identities, Los Angeles officials said.
Emails from Hillary Clinton’s IT director at State Department appear to be missing
The State Department said today it can’t find Bryan Pagliano’s emails from the time he served as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s senior information technology staffer during her tenure there.
2 dead in Shawano County crash
A crash in Shawano County has left two people dead, according to the Shawano County Sheriff's Office.
Prosecutors charge man in interstate drive-by shooting
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of killing an Illinois woman in a drive-by with shooting his neighbor to death hours earlier in the day.
West Salem senior experiences an extra special prom night
LA CROSSE (WXOW)-- Prom marked a night to remember for two students at West Salem High School.
Lawyers: Bundy intended occupation to end up in civil court
Newly-filed court documents say Ammon Bundy intended the takeover of an Oregon wildlife refuge to lead to a civil court taking up the constitutionality of federal land management policy.
Seymour teacher arrested in sex sting
A teacher in the Seymour school district is charged in an Internet sex sting.
Threat made to Marathon County hospital
Several Marathon County hospitals enacted emergency response procedures after a telephone threat was made.
More than 500 runaway juveniles reported in Marathon County in 2015
There were approximately 577 runaway juveniles reported in Marathon County in 2015, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Office.
Anglers have new ways to show fishing licenses
Anglers were out on the water for this weekend's fishing opener in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin women have higher rate of smoking during pregnancy than national average
New research shows, a higher percentage of pregnant women in Wisconsin smoke while carrying a child than they do throughout the rest of the country.
Wausau Ethics Board dismisses Winter's complaint against Mielke
WAUSAU (WAOW) - The Wausau Ethics Board has cleared Mayor Robert Mielke of violating the city Municipal Code in his role as city council president in the investigation of former Alderman Keene Winters.
Packers Roster Moves following Rookie Camp
Packers roster moves after Rookie Camp weekend.
Ex-Madison officer pleads guilty to theft during sting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A former Madison police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $4,000 during a sting operation.
