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Public gets opportunity to voice opinion about arena to County Board

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 5:43pm
Taxpayers are getting their first chance to sound off on a plan to pay for a new home for the Bucks.

MPD, FBI round up suspected north-side gang members

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 4:54pm
Over the past week, Milwaukee police and the FBI have arrested 20 people and confiscated 11 guns and narcotics in part of a north-side gang bust.

Why is the sun so red today?

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 2:54pm
Why is the sun so red today?  WeatherWatch 12 meteorologist Chris Gloninger says the answer lies in Canada.

Residents alert neighbors of crime through app

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 1:51pm
A smartphone app used to inform neighbors of nearby crimes is being used in Milwaukee.

Search continues for man accused of kidnapping Mukwonago store employee

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 1:19pm
Reinforcements are being brought in to Eau Claire county as the hunt for an armed man continues.

Shooting victim near UW-Green Bay identified

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:02pm
Police in Green Bay have identified the victim of an apparent homicide as a 39-year-old mother of three.

Wis. Legislature to vote on emergency allergy injection bill

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:49am
The Wisconsin Legislature is set to pass a bill that would allow businesses to keep a supply of epinephrine injectors to combat life-threatening allergic reactions.

Avett Brothers to perform at Summerfest on July 4th

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 5:01am
The Avett Brothers will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 4th.

Could this be the end of Jimmy the Groundhog?

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:08pm
A decades-old Groundhog Day tradition in Sun Prairie may be no more.

West Allis man beaten after offering help to woman with car

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 6:36pm
A West Allis man was beaten over the weekend after reportedly offering to help a stranger.

Evening of chaos being investigated at Home Run Heaven in Yorkville

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 5:39pm
A chaotic night at a Racine County bar is under investigation.

Racine student selected to perform at Carniege Hall

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 2:17pm
A 13-year-old from Racine has practiced enough to get to Carnegie Hall.

Severe T-storm warning for Kenosha County

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:54pm
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southern Kenosha County until 2:30 p.m.

Groups urging lawmakers to pass Bucks arena plan

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:28pm
Real estate agents, union workers, the Milwaukee Urban League and chambers of commerce are urging the Legislature to quickly approve a financing deal to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium.

Woman abducted from Mukwonago Walmart escapes in Eau Claire

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:39am
A woman was abducted from a Walmart early Monday, according to Mukwonago police.

WISN 12 News' coverage of Stars and Stripes Honor Flights

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:00am
WISN 12 News has followed Wisconsin's Stars And Stripes Honor Flights for several years. Here some links to our coverage.

Highway 11 west of Delavan closed

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:30am
A highway in Walworth county is closed because of what is being called 'utility emergency.'

Fatal shooting reported near UW Green Bay campus

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 8:43am
Police are investigating a fatal shooting near the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus.

Bear at Racine Zoo diagnosed with cancer

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 7:20am
An Andean bear living at the Racine Zoo has been diagnosed with cancer.

Vigil honors life of 3-year-old Milwaukee boy

Sun, 06/07/2015 - 11:38pm
A community on Milwaukee’s south side came together Sunday night to remember 3-year-old Aiden Archer.

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