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Fatal shooting near UW-Green Bay investigated
Police are investigating a fatal shooting near the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus.
Dozens gather for vigil for abused toddler who died
Dozens of people gathered on Milwaukee's south side to remember a little boy who police say died of abuse.
Woman arrested, accused of stabbing boyfriend
A woman has been arrested and accused of stabbing her boyfriend before a brief standoff with police in Janesville.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis neighborhood
Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Jackson County authorities investigate vehicle fire death
Jackson County authorities are investigating the death of an individual found after a vehicle fire was extinguished in the Town of Northfield late Saturday night.
Woman in Friday Silver Alert found dead
A woman who authorities had issued an endangered and missing alert for Friday was found dead Friday afternoon, police say.
?Uptown Funk? music video features Rock County public safety personnel
Rock County law enforcement agencies teamed up this week to release a video showing the “lighter side” of Rock County public safety personnel, officials said in a release.
16-year-old found unconscious in water at Fort McCoy beach
A 16-year-old boy from Tomah was found unconscious in the water at Pine View Beach on Saturday.
Menasha Police Dept. issues statewide alert after attempted child abduction Sunday
A statewide alert is issued after an attempted child abduction Sunday afternoon in Menasha.
Drowning on dry land?
Most people think drowning can only happen in the water, but did you know that even after getting out of the pool you are still at risk?
Wisconsin Democrats elect Laning as state party chairwoman
Wisconsin Democrats have elected Sheboygan businesswoman and community activist Martha Laning as the state party's chairwoman.
Dozens cast lines during 4th Annual 'Take Kids Fishing Day' event
Dozens of lines were cast at Pettibone Lagoon Sunday afternoon for the 4th annual "Take Kids Fishing Day."
New hybrid grapes help grow wine industry in cold US regions
A host of new grape varieties have enabled a boutique wine industry to take root in areas of the country that were previously inhospitable.
Scientists targeted for cuts have studied GOP issues
The group of state Department of Natural Resources scientists that Republican lawmakers targeted for cuts has been working on a number of politically charged issues in recent years, including climate change, pollution and mining.
Search resumes for missing boater on Madison lake
Searchers have resumed looking for a missing boater on Lake Mendota in Madison.
Wisconsin Democrats to elect new party leader in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Democrats could soon have a new party leader.
Hundreds gather for St. Paul protest against pipeline
Thousands gathered Saturday to protest Minnesota's proposed Sandpiper pipeline.
Feingold: Campaign will focus on listening to residents
As Russ Feingold aims to take back a highly contested U.S. Senate seat he lost in 2010, he says he will focus on listening to Wisconsin residents.
Wisconsin DOT holds "Ride Safe" Program for beginner motorcyclists
Along with reminding drivers to be aware while out on the road, it's also important to have the proper training while driving a motorcycle.
Motorcyclists flash signs reminding drivers to watch out for bikers
As the beautiful weather continues more and more people will be hitting the road for summer vacations, but a group in La Crosse wants to remind everyone to share the road and look twice while traveling.