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Child hospitalized after ingesting cocaine
Authorities say a 2-year-old child is recovering at a Milwaukee hospital after ingesting a trace amount of cocaine at a Village of Lomira home.
Area sheriff's office receives armored vehicle
Officer-involved shootings happen all over the country. Locally, we're no exception, so law enforcement agencies are now finding new ways to protect those who protect and serve us.
Big deal makes CB Shields core player with Packers
A big deal in the offseason made cornerback Sam Shields a core player for the Packers.
President Obama takes to Tumblr to pitch student debt steps
President Barack Obama says easing the burden of student debt is key to encouraging more students to pursue critical fields like teaching and social work.
NEW INFORMATION: Trempealeau Co. drug suspect turns himself in
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office says Marcus Stallings, 31, of Ettrick, showed up at the courthouse on Tuesday morning.
2 Wisconsin students win automotive skills contest
Two Wisconsin high schoolers are taking home the title of best student auto technicians in the nation.
House easily approves bill to speed vets' care
The House has overwhelmingly approved legislation to allow patients facing long waits for care at Veterans Affairs facilities to get VA-paid treatment from local doctors.
Protester challenging Ryan allowed on ballot
A well-known protester who says he's running against U.S. Paul Ryan because they share a last name will be allowed on the ballot.
NEW INFORMATION: Deputy says suspect dead in shooting at Oregon school
Authorities say a shooter is dead at a high school in the Portland, Oregon, area, and the situation is stabilized.
45 Wisconsin counties issue gay marriage licenses
Twenty-seven of the state's 72 county clerks' offices say they are not issuing licenses.
Report: Diabetes numbers continue to rise in US
The number of Americans with diabetes has increased again -- now more than 29 million people have the illness.
College presidents express support for Common Core
The more than 200 college presidents and state higher education leaders say the K-12 standards represent a significant improvement over most states' standards.
Blood drive in honor of ex-football player Kolstad
Isaac Kolstad's family and friends organized the blood drive in Mankato for Tuesday.
Challenged incumbents recommended to be on ballot
Wisconsin elections board staff is recommending that state Rep. Brett Hulsey be allowed on the ballot to challenge Mary Burke for the Democratic Party nomination in the governor's race.
Elections board recommends denying 6 for ballot
The Government Accountability Board was meeting Tuesday to vote on certifying candidates for the Aug. 12 primary.
Board recommends ballot access for George
The Government Accountability Board was meeting Tuesday to certify candidates for the Aug. 12 ballot.
Federal appeals court wants briefs in gay marriage
U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb struck down Wisconsin's gay marriage ban Friday in an American Civil Liberties lawsuit.
Teens taken into custody following alleged vehicle theft, gas drive-off
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says it all started after deputies responded to a report of a gas drive-off at the Melrose Express gas station Monday morning.
Two injured in Barron Co. rollover crash
A rollover crash on Saturday night left two teenagers with serious injuries.
Experts plan pre-emptive strike against stink bug
Minnesota agricultural experts will try to head off a stinky and destructive bug before it wreaks havoc with state crops.