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The family of a mentally ill black man who was fatally shot in a 2014 confrontation with a white police officer in a downtown Milwaukee park has sued the Police Department, officer Christopher Manney and the city.

The Associated Press has learned that Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz has tapped former technology executive Carly Fiorina to run as his vice presidential nominee

The sex abuse victim who testified against Dennis Hastert at the former U.S. House speaker's sentencing hearing says he finally decided to do so publicly after Hastert reached out to his brother for a letter of support.

A prominent law firm is suing the Justice Department for failing to produce hundreds of pages of documents related to a 1950s executive order meant to purge gays from the federal workplace.

The Brown County Planning Committee is discussing ways to encourage NFL teams visiting our area to play the Packers to stay in Green Bay to stay at the new Lodge Kohler, which is being built right next to Lambeau Field.

Wisconsin Rapids police say three people are dead, including two children, following an apparent murder-suicide at a home early Wednesday.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Relatives say a woman was fatally shot in the back by her 2-year-old son as she drove in Milwaukee. Antonio Price says investigators told him his sister Patrice was driving with her two sons, ages 1 and 2, riding in the backseat Tuesday when she was shot. Price says investigators told him the older boy fired the gun. He says his mother was in the passenger seat and was not struck. Milwaukee County sheriff's officials haven't identified the victim, but say a 26-ye...

Only about a third of the nation's high school seniors are prepared for the academic challenges of entry-level college math and reading courses.

Washington Redskins officials have asked the Supreme Court to potentially weigh in on the controversy surrounding the team’s name and whether it can be denied trademark protections on the grounds that it disparages Native Americans. 

Chelsea Peretti has eloped with Jordan Peele, she announced on Instagram. Sharing a photo of her dog, a bouquet and a ring, the comedian wrote that her marriage ceremony was a private one. 

Every coffee drinker knows that too many cups can give you the jitters, but too much pure caffeine can be fatal within just minutes. 

(CNN)-- Pilgrim's Pride is recalling over 4.5 million pounds of fully cooked chicken products. 

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Madison's Oscar Mayer plant is now slated to close by March 2017, ending nearly 100 years as a part of the city. 

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Gov. Tommy Thompson are among 18 statewide delegates who will attend the Republican national convention in July this summer. 

Forecasters are telling residents in the Great Plains where severe storms have been moving through to remain vigilant for a few more hours because tornadoes are still possible.

Central Wisconsin is in the media spotlight this week.

With just seven weeks left in the primary process, Hillary Clinton's spokeswoman says the campaign is preparing for the general election. 

Langlade County Coroner Larry Shadick explained how Wagner's autopsy shows he was aiming his rifle at the officer who shot him on prom night. 

Several Langlade County high schools have not celebrated prom yet.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Authorities say a 26-year-old woman driving in Milwaukee was shot to death when a child in the back seat got hold of a gun.