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The Packers have taken Miami, Ohio, cornerback Quentin Rollins in the second round of the NFL draft with the 62nd overall selection, further replenishing a secondary hit by free agency.

The Clark County Sheriff says he and his department will not enforce a law that deals with weight limits on the roads.

When a mother in Columbus, Georgia, learned her 10-year-old son Sean was misbehaving in class, she said she looked to the local police to help.

A new report shows the state Department of Justice is investigating substantially more officer-involved deaths in the wake of a new law requiring outside agencies run such probes.

Wisconsin's Department of Tourism says every county in Wisconsin reported increased visitor spending in 2014.

Wisconsin's largest police union is criticizing a mural hanging in Madison's downtown library that depicts officers in riot gear pointing their guns at a small black child with a water gun.

President Barack Obama says it's "absolutely vital" that the truth about what happened to Freddie Gray comes out.

The fishing opener is just around the corner. Anglers are preparing for the big weekend.Fishing experts believe this is going to be a great season.

Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks a deal to pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is "close."

Here's a list of the charges for the six officers who were involved in Freddie Gray's death. 

By The Associated Press 11:20 a.m.

This month, WAOW-TV is celebrating 50 years on the air. During the next two weeks, Newsline 9 will begin a series of special reports looking back at the history of the station, as well as showcasing some anchors who have called WAOW home.

Baltimore's top prosecutor announced criminal charges Friday against all six officers suspended after a man suffered a fatal spinal injury in police custody. 

By The Associated Press 10:35 a.m.

The Justice Department is launching a pilot program to provide body cameras to law enforcement.

PLATTE, S.D. (AP) -- A roll of the dice has determined who will be the next mayor in the South Dakota town of Platte. 

A vacation home is a total loss after nearly being burnt to the ground, according to Wood County Sheriff's officials.

JUNEAU COUNTY (WAOW)-- The Wisconsin State Patrol says a three car crash in Juneau County Thursday afternoon left one person dead and four injured.

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) - Wisconsin community members joined together to show their support for a program helping sick and injured children.

 Jeb Bush says the Baltimore mother who chased her son away from a riot has a lot in common with his own mother, former first lady Barbara Bush.