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Driver gets 12 years for fleeing from fatal crash
A driver that fled from a Dane County crash that killed his friend has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Over 150 students out sick in Milwaukee suburb
More than 150 students are sick with flu-like symptoms in a northern Milwaukee suburb.
Pakistan minister: 84 students dead in Taliban attack
A top Pakistani official says that 84 students have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar.
Middleton's late shot helps Bucks beat Suns 96-94
Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving the Milwaukee Bucks a 96-94 win over the Phoenix Suns Monday night.
Children give to local children's hospital
MARSHFIELD (WAOW) Christmas is a time for giving. Some give to their family and friends, others go out of their way to give to strangers.
Granite Peak to unveil expansion plans
An area ski hill wants to expand.
Packers Barrington shares connection with central Wisconsin priest
Newsline 9's latest Pack Attack guest linebacker Sam Barrington shared a special connection with an audience member.
Brewers to honor Selig with interactive exhibit
The Milwaukee Brewers will honor outgoing baseball Commissioner Bud Selig with an interactive exhibit at Miller Park.
Suns guard Dragic sits out against Bucks
Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic sat out against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, missing his second straight game with a lower back strain.
Pitt coach Chryst waiting on Wisconsin decision
Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst says he is waiting for a final decision on the open job at Wisconsin just like everybody else.
Mosinee teen remembered for her passion for animals, generosity
A 17-year-old Mosinee teen is being remembered after she died in a crash during Friday's foggy weather.
Powdered alcohol? Not so fast, lawmakers say
DENVER (AP) -- States are moving to ban alcohol in powdered form before the product goes on sale out of concern it will increase underage drinking.
Holiday shipping heats up as mailing deadlines approach
It's a big rush to make those holiday shipping deadlines. Postal workers say this week is the final push for people to get their items delivered by Christmas.
Police: Utah man tried to kidnap child actress
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah police have arrested a 33-year-old man they say broke into a downtown Salt Lake City theater and tried to kidnap a 12-year-old actress.
Foggy weather makes tough travel conditions in central Wisconsin
The foggy weather is making traveling across central Wisconsin difficult.
Man gets 80 years in teacher's oil-patch killing
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for killing a Montana teacher in the Northern Plains oil patch.
More rain falls on waterlogged Northern California
A new storm has been dumping more rain on parts of Northern California that are already water-logged.
Explosion burns Wisconsin homeowner, destroys buildings
An explosion inside a heating unit Monday morning destroyed two buildings at a home in western Wisconsin.
Badgers remain at number 5 in AP poll
Kentucky is still the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 poll. The top seven spots are unchanged from a week ago. Duke, Arizona, Louisville and Wisconsin round out the top five.
Highway crash sends FedEx packages flying 10 days before Christmas
A FedEx trailer flipped and ended up overturned on an Interstate 287 exit ramp in Mahwah, New Jersey, with parcels spilling onto the roadway in a giant pile, Monday morning according to WABC-TV New York.
