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Illinois towns seek solutions to Lake Michigan sand erosion
CHICAGO (AP) -- The southward drift of sand along the Lake Michigan shore north of Chicago created the Indiana Dunes, but that natural movement has been interrupted for 200 years by man-made structures that jut into the water.
2 Janesville police officers investigated
Two officers from the Janesville Police Department are under investigation.
Madison woman arrested for 8th OWI
Shortly before 1:00 Thursday morning, a McFarland police officer saw a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 51 in the Village.
Former US Attorney Santelle used card for spa, rental car
A newly released investigatory report shows former U.S. Attorney James Santelle misused a government credit card to pay for his dry cleaning, a rental car and an airline ticket.
Central Wisconsin celebrates Miracle Treat Day
For every minute in the day, 62 children are being taken to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
Harrison Ford set to take teen on flight at convention
Hollywood actor and avid pilot Harrison Ford is set to take an Illinois teenager flying in Wisconsin.
Florida man arrested; doughnut flakes test positive for meth
Daniel Rushing probably won't be eating Krispy Kreme doughnuts in his car any more.
3 storylines to watch for during Packers training camp
Here are the storylines for this year's Packers training camp.
Man accused of robbing 'Pokemon Go' players on U-Md. campus
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- A man accused of robbing three "Pokemon Go" players on the University of Maryland's College Park campus has been arrested.
2 injured when small plane crashes at Fond du Lac airport
Two men were injured when a small plane crashed in a field near Fond du Lac County Airport.
MTV rebrand: VH1 Classic to become MTV Classic
NEW YORK (AP) -- MTV is rebranding VH1 Classic as MTV Classic and says the channel plans to serve up heaps of nostalgia for fans of "Beavis and Butt-head," "Daria," "Total Request Live," and other MTV staples.
Feds to reconsider blood donations from gay and bisexual men
ATLANTA (CNN) -- The government is reconsidering its restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
Emergency crews on scene at Stevens Point Airport
Emergency crews are on the scene at Stevens Point airport after a plane landed without it's landing gear down.
Charges filed against 17-year-old accused in fatal Denmark crash
A 17-year-old boy has been formally charged with causing a crash that killed two people in Denmark.
Another probable heat death investigated in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office is investigating another probable heat-related death.
Central Wisconsin Dairy Queens work to raise money for sick and injured kids
Dairy Queen restaurants in central Wisconsin are celebrating Miracle Treat Day.
5 things to watch on the last day of the Democratic National Convention
The countdown is on. Today is the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and with some of the biggest political players — President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Sen. Tim Kaine — having already spoken, the focus is now on one person: Presumptive presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Mom Thanks Chick-fil-A Employees Who Played With Son When Others Refused
A Georgia mom took to Facebook last week to thank the employees of a fast food restaurant for playing with her son after he was left out by other children playing nearby.
A new threat in fight against overdoses: Elephant sedative
A drug used to sedate elephants and other large animals that is 100 times as potent as the fentanyl already escalating the country's heroin troubles is suspected in spates of overdoses in several states.
Pence makes first solo campaign stop in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WKOW) -- A couple hundred people came out to the Waukesha Expo Center Wednesday night to hear the Republican vice presidential nominee give his first solo speech since he was selected.