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National Railroad Museum in Green Bay plans $20M expansion
The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay is raising money for a $20 million expansion project.
Jimmy Walker wins PGA Championship
Jimmy Walker shot a bogey-free, 3-under-par 67 Sunday to win the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club, becoming the fourth first-time major champion this year.
Hodag For President campaign helps Rhinelander businesses
The Hodag For President campaign is in full swing in Rhinelander to help promote local businesses to residents and tourists in the downtown area. Brooke Johnson is the owner of the Rhinelander Cafe and Pub and said it's a unique way to get people to come to the area.
Endurance mountain bike race wraps up in Wausau
Around 550 riders riders crossed the finish line on Saturday for the Wausau 24 endurance mountain bike race at the Nine Mile Recreation Area in Wausau.
Police: 3 teens shot, wounded during Kenosha block party
Kenosha police say three teenagers were shot and wounded during a block party.
Early morning shooting in Florida area leaves 3 people dead
Three people are dead following an early morning shooting at a residence in south Florida.
Milwaukee police: Baby dies after father takes him into pond
Milwaukee police say a 3-month-old baby is dead after his father walked into a pond with the infant.
Wisconsin board adopts guidelines for prescribing opioids
The board that monitors Wisconsin doctors has adopted a new set of guidelines for prescribing opioids.
Numbers drawn in $487 million Powerball jackpot
The winning numbers for the Powerball are 11-17-21-23-32 and Powerball 5.
Man found dead on Wausau bike path
A man was found dead late Friday night in Wausau, according to the Wausau Police Department.
Skydiver successfully lands without parachute
Skydiver Luke Aikins has become the first person to jump from a plane into a net on the ground without the benefit of a parachute.
Wausau rocks the 400 Block
Downtown Wausau was rocking and rolling Saturday during the 2nd annual 400 Block Party.
Man arrested in shooting death of Eau Claire neighbor
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a woman in Eau Claire.
Protesters gather at Portage County Courthouse
Around a dozen protesters gathered at the Portage County Courthouse on Saturday in response to a recent sentencing handed down by a Portage County judge.
Milwaukee man gets 10 years in crash that killed girl
A Milwaukee man will spend 10 years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a 3-year-old girl who was in the car.
Flooding damages Madison voting machines just before primary
The Madison City Clerk's office is scrambling to prepare for next month's primary after flooding and humidity damaged the city's voting equipment.
Water bomber damaged making landing on Lake Winnebago
Crews noticed an engine problem during a flight from the Wisconsin convention Friday evening.
Officials believe no survivors in Texas balloon crash
LOCKHART, Texas (AP) -- Authorities say it is likely there are no survivors after a hot air balloon carrying at least 16 people caught on fire and crashed in Central Texas.
Inmate, 69, dies in custody at Monroe County Jail
SPARTA, Wis. (AP) -- Monroe County authorities are investigating the death of a 69-year-old jail inmate.
3 Dead, 1 Injured, at House Party Shooting in Seattle Suburb
Three people are dead and one injured following a shooting at a house party in Mukilteo,Washington, a suburb of Seattle located about 25 miles north of the city, police said early Saturday morning.