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The police officer who killed a black motorist in a shooting whose bloody aftermath was livestreamed on Facebook was defended by his chief Wednesday as a level-headed member of the force with "a real sound ability when it comes to communicating and relating to people."

A suspected drunken driver opened a beer in front of an officer who stopped her near downtown Madison early Wednesday, police say.

Green Bay's mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that killed a plan to give $2 million in excess stadium tax money to property owners.

If Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers are prepared to talk to NFL officials about their alleged involvement with performance-enhancing drugs, Green Bay's star linebackers aren't saying.

A farmer in Portage County has been overcome by deadly fumes from a manure holding tank.

A woman accused of texting while driving and fatally striking an elderly man along a road in Le Sueur County has pleaded guilty to charges.

The Latest on violence in Milwaukee following the shooting of a black man by a police officer (all times local):

A house in West Salem was set aflame late last night after being struck by lightning.

Getting struggling veterans back on their feet is the focus of a two-day event in La Crosse this week.

Local democrats and veterans are also speaking out following Trump's visit to La Crosse. Black River Falls resident Dan Krehbiel was drafted for the Vietnam War.

Some of the highest-demanding jobs are also some of the lowest-paying jobs. And those who work in assisted living, know that low wages for a high-responsibility job can lead to a shortage of staff.

News 8 sat down with Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump for a one-on-one interview before his private fundraising event in La Crosse.

Donald Trump's arrival brought a flurry of activity at Riverside Center on Front Street Tuesday, and whether you love him or hate him, those in the area couldn't help but notice his presence.

The Principal of Central High School has resigned after five years in the position for a job near Milwaukee.

A Madison-based group claims mistreatment of elephants, tigers, a giraffe and a ring-tailed lemur at Circus World in Baraboo.

A Black River Falls attorney has been accused of solicitating prostitutes out of his law office.

A Wisconsin man has been hospitalized after a jet ski in his driveway exploded.

Residents in a Milwaukee neighborhood marred by violence and destruction in the wake of a police shooting are waking up after a much calmer night.

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