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The story of three Kenosha middle school basketball players defending a cheerleader who has Down syndrome is attracting a lot of attention.

A judge has ordered a trial in adult court for two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing their classmate to please the fantasy horror character Slender Man.

Two men have been found guilty in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Milwaukee man.

Oneida County aid agencies say they're collecting donations for three young children of a northern Wisconsin couple who was killed earlier this week.

The Dane County Medical Examiner says 19-year-old Tony Robinson suffered firearm trauma to his head, torso and right upper extremity.

La Crosse police announced Friday that a convicted sex offender will be released.

A man who beat someone nearly to death in La Crosse was sentenced in La Crosse County court on Friday.

La Crosse police confirmed emergency crews recovered a body from the Mississippi River Friday morning.

Community supported agriculture or CSA's give people a chance to buy a share of farmers' crops.

Officers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers, speeding, along with other traffic violations.

The public got a first look at the 2015 button design Thursday night at the Forks and Corks' fundraising event for the Gemutlichkeit Foundation.

The VA held its quarterly town hall meeting with leadership at the medical center focused on the allegations of over prescribing painkillers and a hostile work environment.

A regional labor analyst discusses the latest Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development jobs report.

The Milwaukee Brewers mascot met with fans in La Crosse on Thursday.

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said he expects the investigation report into Friday’s officer-involved shooting in Madison to be ready to send to the Dane County District attorney in two weeks.

Mango Orange Chicken Makes 4 servings 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tsp. oil 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 mangoes Red onion Fresh cilantro ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup Asian Sesame Dressing 1. In a small saucepan, cook couscous as directed, omitting salt and oil. 2. Mix spices; sprinkle over both sides of each breast. 3. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and chicken; cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until done (thermometer reads 165°). 4. Meanwhile, peel and chop mangoes. Chop red onion and cilantro, enough for 2 Tbsp. each. Set aside. 5. Spoon couscous onto platter; top with chicken. Cover to keep warm. Add mango and onion to skillet with dressing and orange juice; cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken.Sprinkle with cilantro. Nutrition Analysis per serving: 410 calories, 11g fat, 31g protein, 49g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 105mg sodium

Mini Greek Burgers Makes 5 servings 1 cup Italian Style breadcrumbs ¾ cup fat-free Greek yogurt 1 ½ Tbsp. Greek Seasoning 3 medium plum tomatoes 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 clove garlic 10 mini buns ¼ cup feta cheese ¼ cup baby spinach 1. In large bowl mix bread crumbs, yogurt, and Greek seasoning. Let stand 5 minutes, mixture will be thick. Slice plum tomatoes. 2. Mince garlic and add to yogurt mixture along with ground beef. Shape mixture into 10 small patties, about ½ inch thick. Place on rack in broiler pan and bake 18-22 minutes. 3. Place buns on baking sheet, cut sides up. Spoon 2 teaspoons feta cheese on top half of each bun. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is softened and buns are warm. 4. Top buns with burgers, spinach leaves, and tomatoes. Nutrition Analysis per serving (2 burgers): 465 calories, 17g fat, 38g protein, 39g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 752mg sodium

Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Cashew Green Bean Salad Makes 4 servings 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed ¼ cup Dijon mustard 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar ¼ cup cashews, chopped In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Pour over the beans in a serving dish. Add chopped cashews. Stir until combined. Serve cold. Nutrition analysis per serving: 82 calories, 4 g fat, 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 419 mg sodium

A relative says one of the military members killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise along the Florida Panhandle has roots in Wisconsin.