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Police: Man arrested for assaults near UW-Oshkosh

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 9:34am
Oshkosh police have arrested one of two men who they say committed robberies and assaults near the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus.

UPDATE: 18 miners trapped as coal mine collapses in Turkey

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 9:11am
A coal mine in southern Turkey collapsed Tuesday, trapping 18 workers underground as water surged near them, officials said -- an event likely to raise even more concerns about the nation's poor workplace safety standards.

Now in aisle 3 at Lowe's: Robots

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 8:52am
The robots are coming. Lowe's is testing whether new bots on wheels can improve its customer service, like helping a shopper find a match for something as simple as a nail.

Burke raises about $1 million less than said

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 8:50am
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke has raised about $1 million less than her campaign originally said.

Obama to speak in ward where he got 99 pct of vote

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 7:59am
It would be hard for President Barack Obama to find a friendlier audience than the one he'll have Tuesday night when he campaigns for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke in Milwaukee.

Report: 23 trapped in Turkish mine collapse

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 7:50am
Turkey's state-run television says a coal mine in southern Turkey has collapsed, trapping 23 workers inside.

Puppy in bulletproof vest becomes Internet sensation

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 7:26am
He may be cute and cuddly now, but Tuco the puppy will one day patrol the streets of Boston as a K-9 officer.

Feds vs. states: Who decides on Ebola quarantines

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 7:12am
The White House says the Constitution prevents President Barack Obama from forcing all states to follow a single, national rule for isolating potential Ebola patients.

Trick-or-Can to help hungry

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 6:54am
Several Marathon County high schools are using Halloween to make a difference.

Trick-or-Can to help hungry

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 6:54am
Several Marathon County high schools are using Halloween to make a difference.

Trick-or-Can to help hungry

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 6:54am
Several Marathon County high schools are using Halloween to make a difference.

Veterans museum announces traveling program

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 6:15am
 The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is launching a new traveling exhibits program.

High school trick-or-treat event to help out

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 6:04am
Several Marathon County high schools are using Halloween to make a difference.

Colorado man disappears during Denver Broncos game

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 5:55am
Relatives of Denver Broncos fan Paul Kitterman are wondering how a man with no known health or personal problems could have vanished without a trace during last Thursday's game against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field.

Current forecast

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 4:39am

Few showers Monday night and northern areas Tuesday.  Breezy and colder Tuesday and staying cool the rest of the week.  Light precipitation possible Thursday into early Friday.

Current forecast

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 4:39am

Few showers Monday night and northern areas Tuesday.  Breezy and colder Tuesday and staying cool the rest of the week.  Light precipitation possible Thursday into early Friday.

29th State Senate debate Tuesday

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 12:00am
Incumbent republican State Senator Jerry Petrowski will face off against democratic challenger Paul Demain in a 29th State Senate District debate on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at UWMC.

Wrestling legend Dan Gable visits central Wisconsin

Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:54pm
A worldwide wrestling legend was in central Wisconsin on Monday.

Wrestling legend Dan Gable visits central Wisconsin

Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:54pm
A worldwide wrestling legend was in central Wisconsin on Monday.

Newsline 9 Power 9: Level 2

Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:26pm
Entering Level 2, here's the latest edition of the Newsline 9 Power 9.

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