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 President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure to create a nationwide alert system to help catch anyone who hurts, kills or makes credible threats against police officers.

 The State Department has proposed releasing portions of 55,000 pages of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton by next January.

Menasha shooting survivor Erin Stoffel is releasing a statement as she continues her recovery, according to WBAY TV in Green Bay.

A five-year-old boy wasn't ashamed to help a stranger. In fact, his gesture created quite the stir at an Alabama Waffle House.

Preschoolers are quickly making their way onto the list of Americans who lack active lifestyles. That's according to a new study that suggests your little ones may not be getting enough daily exercise. 

There's a lot to see in Wisconsin, but some roadside attractions draw a little more attention than others.

A group of local clergy members are calling for Officer Matt Kenny to leave the Madison police force.

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to create an alternative track for people with real-life experience to get licensed to teach in Wisconsin schools is up for a committee vote.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- An Afghan judge has sentenced 11 policemen to one year in prison for their role in the mob killing of a woman in Kabul.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A state report shows the legalization of gay marriage last year boosted the number of couples tying the knot to the highest rate Wisconsin has reported since 2007. 

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is banning the federal government from providing some military-style equipment to local police. 

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - The President's decision to ban the federal transfer of some types of military hardware to local police departments has area police forces looking at their own departments.

A Portage County food company is filing for bankruptcy.

 Business owners on Wausau's 400 Block say some of the people spending time downtown drive away customers.

A Central Wisconsin children's author is getting some nationwide attention after publishing her very first book.

Fairs across the Midwest are canceling poultry shows because of the recent strain of bird flu. 

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- There are new limits on the federal transfer of some combat-style gear to local law enforcement.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) -- Jurors in the Colorado theater shooting trial have told the judge their verdict won't be influenced by the death sentence in the Boston Marathon bombing.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack has presided as chief justice for the first time after being elected by her colleagues to replace longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Republican co-chair of the Legislature's budget-writing committee says he would like to see funding for public schools increase $75 per student.