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D.A.: Officers who killed robbery suspect may have prevented ambush
The Sheboygan County District Attorney says the man Sheboygan officers shot and killed on July 17 was heavily armed, and he believes Kevin Higgins planned to ambush police officers responding to a robbery.
Federal judge refuses to stay Wisconsin voter ID order
A federal judge has refused to stay his order allowing Wisconsin residents to vote without photo identification while state attorneys appeal the decision.
Pokémon Go impacting related industry sales
Pokémon Go is still creating quite a buzz.
Newsline 9 "Golf Card Tour" - St. Germain
While the other northwoods courses on our Golf Card Tour took pride in their history, St. Germain hangs its hat on its youth.
UPDATE: Pilot identified in La Crosse plane crash
UPDATE: Officials have identified the body of a Minnesota pilot after a crash near La Crosse.
Huge, once-hated fish now seen as weapon against Asian carp
It's a toothy giant that can grow longer than a horse and heavier than a refrigerator, a fearsome-looking prehistoric fish that plied U.S. waters from the Gulf of Mexico to Illinois until it disappeared from many...
Special prosecutor to help in Minnesota police killing case
A Minnesota prosecutor says he won't step aside for a special prosecutor while considering charges against police in the slaying of a black motorist, but he's adding one to his team.
SILVER ALERT: Man missing from Milwaukee
A silver alert has been issued for a missing Milwaukee man.
Oshkosh Police seek parents of girl at pool on day of assault
Oshkosh Police are looking to make contact with the parents of a girl who was at Pollock Pool on the day of an assault.
Black Lives Matter condemns arrest of man filming police
Black Lives Matter activists in New York are protesting the arrest of an anti-violence advocate who was taken into custody while making a video of two officers frisking a handcuffed motorist.
Rare, foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms in New York City
A foul smelling plant known as the "corpse flower" is finally blooming at the New York Botanical Garden in New York City.
Computers hacked at Democrats' House campaign committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says its computers have been hacked.
Deadly Chicago police-involved shooting under investigation
A top Chicago police official says the department has "quite a few questions" after officers shot and killed a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation.
Governor: 4 Zika cases likely came from Florida mosquitoes
Florida's governor says the state has concluded that four mysterious Zika infections likely came from mosquitoes in the Miami area.
Combi recalls child car seats for risk of chest injuries
DETROIT (AP) -- Combi USA is recalling more than 39,000 car seats because they can transmit too much force to a child's chest in a crash.
16 percent turnout predicted for Wisconsin Aug. 9 primary
Turnout for Wisconsin's Aug. 9 primary is predicted to be just 16 percent.
Travel advisory out for Family Night at Lambeau
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants anyone who plans on going to Green Bay Packer Family Night on Sunday to know there will be some delays on the way.
New Richmond girl allegedly attacked brother's girlfriend
A 14-year-old New Richmond girl is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide after authorities say she biked to the house of her brother's girlfriend in the middle of the night, went inside, then beat the girl and slit her throat.
Sawyer County court clerk apparent victim of murder-suicide
Two people died in rural Hayward this week after an apparent murder-suicide.
Officer says prosecutors silenced him in Sandra Bland case
A police officer in the small Texas town where Sandra Bland was pulled over and jailed says the county's top prosecutors threatened to end his career if he came forward with what he says is evidence of wrongdoing, an accusation the prosecutors deny.