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Manhunt suspect pleads not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 5:00pm
39-year-old Billy Croon made the plea Monday. He is charged with seven counts, including obstructing an officer and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

NEW INFORMATION: Godsmack to replace Nickelback as Friday headliner at Rock Fest

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 5:00pm
With just 10 days to go until Rock Fest, organizers have announced a headliner to replace Nickelback.

Retaining wall collapses, causes road closures in Menomonie

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 5:00pm
It happened at the JTC walking bridge at UW-Stout Monday.

Heroin suspected in recent deaths in Milwaukee County

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 3:39pm
The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says it has investigated 16 probable heroin-related deaths in the past week.

Red Cross providing help with emergency needs

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 3:39pm
The American Red Cross is helping those displaced in a trailer park after heavy rain caused flooding.

Semi bursts into flames in La Crosse after driver escapes

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 3:39pm
A semi driver escaped his rig before it burst into flames.

Clinton to sit with CNN for first national interview

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 1:38pm
Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to give CNN her first one-on-one national television interview since launching her 2016 presidential campaign.

UW-Milwaukee to take biggest hit under state budget

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 1:38pm
New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will take the biggest hit under a $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget.

Starbucks: Prices for some drinks to go up by 5 to 20 cents

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 1:38pm
Starbucks says it's hiking prices again starting Tuesday, with the increases ranging from 5 to 20 cents for most affected drinks.

Don't twist that Oreo: Cookie gets skinny, 'sophisticated'

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:54pm
Oreos are getting a skinny new look, and its maker says the new cookie is a "sophisticated" snack for grown-ups that isn't meant to be twisted or dunked.

Milwaukee firefighter injured after shots fired at ambulance

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:09pm
A Milwaukee firefighter suffered a graze wound after gunshots were fired at an ambulance.

Study finds doctors report to work sick

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:09pm
Doctors are there to treat you when you're sick--and tend to show up for work even when they're sick themselves.

New study finds mammogram detection falling short

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:09pm
A recent study finds that mammograms do find smaller, more treatable tumors--but may fall short in other areas of detection.

Motorcyclists hold fundraising ride for Slenderman case victim

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 11:26am
Motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the Midwest are coming together to help a Wisconsin girl.

Woman accused of driving drunk with toddler in Racine County

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:54am
A woman is accused of driving drunk at speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour with a toddler in the car in Racine County.

Road re-opened after heavy rain

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:23am
Crews shut down a stretch of U.S. Highway 12 at County Road Q, which is near Knapp, around 8:15 a.m. Monday. The Wisconsin State Patrol said the closure was because of water over the road. It set up a detour, which had drivers using Interstate 94.

SKYWARN 13: Summer storm douses western Wisconsin, Minnesota

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:09am
Persistent rains are bringing flood warnings for some western Wisconsin counties.

Obama heads to Pentagon for meetings on Islamic State

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:09am
President Barack Obama is making a rare visit to the Pentagon to get an update from military leaders on the campaign against the Islamic State.

Iowa 2-year-old drowns during gathering on Wisconsin island

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:09am
An Iowa girl has drowned during a family gathering on a Wisconsin island on the Mississippi River.

Proposed Bucks arena goes before budget committee

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:09am
A proposed $500 million arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is back up before Wisconsin lawmakers.

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