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Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Loretta Lynch was a federal prosecutor in New York when she encountered an astonishing case of police brutality against a Haitian immigrant.

American Cardinal Raymond Burke, who championed campaigns to deny Communion to Catholic politicians who support legalized abortion, was removed by Pope Francis from another top Vatican post on Saturday. 

American Cardinal Raymond Burke, who championed campaigns to deny Communion to Catholic politicians who support legalized abortion, was removed by Pope Francis from another top Vatican post on Saturday. 

American Cardinal Raymond Burke, who championed campaigns to deny Communion to Catholic politicians who support legalized abortion, was removed by Pope Francis from another top Vatican post on Saturday. 

American Cardinal Raymond Burke, who championed campaigns to deny Communion to Catholic politicians who support legalized abortion, was removed by Pope Francis from another top Vatican post on Saturday. 

RACINE, Wis. (AP) -- A Racine man has been sentenced to the maximum 40-year prison sentence for delivering a fatal blow to a toddler who had spilled milk on his baby sister.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's new $5.6 billion plan to expand the U.S. mission in Iraq and send up to 1,500 more American troops to the war-torn nation awaits members of Congress when they return to Capitol Hill next week.

NEW YORK (AP) -- As Ebola-related quarantine policies have arisen around the United States, some health workers are reassessing whether they can be among the hundreds that officials say are needed.Aid organizations say it's too soon to tell whether quarantine rules are significantly shrinking the number of volunteers. But they say the measures are complicating an already challenging search for help treating a disease that has killed nearly 5,000 people.Some would-be volunteers say they can't ...

After Merrill got eliminated in the state tournament semifinals, our area teams saw a complete turnaround on Friday.Tomahawk, Marathon and Newman Catholic all punched their tickets to the state title match with wins in the semifinal round on Friday.

After Merrill got eliminated in the state tournament semifinals, our area teams saw a complete turnaround on Friday.Tomahawk, Marathon and Newman Catholic all punched their tickets to the state title match with wins in the semifinal round on Friday.

Scores and highlights from Level 3 of the high school football playoffs. Four area teams were in action.

Scores and highlights from Level 3 of the high school football playoffs. Four area teams were in action.

Scores and highlights from Level 3 of the high school football playoffs. Four area teams were in action.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Even at full health, Purdue's defense would have a difficult time containing No. 25 Wisconsin's power rushing game.At 333.4 yards a game, the Badgers (6-2, 3-1) lead the Big Ten and rank second nationally. 

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 19 points and Brandon Jennings added 15 against his former team as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-95 Friday night. 

Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - With cold weather and Wisconsin Public Service energy rate increases on the way, WPS workers are pointing customers to some heat-saving tips.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - With cold weather and Wisconsin Public Service energy rate increases on the way, WPS workers are pointing customers to some heat-saving tips.

A man was hit by a car in the Town of Maine while trying to help another crash Friday night, according to Wisconsin State Patrol.