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Drone over Lambeau confiscated by authorities

Tue, 08/23/2016 - 8:12am
A drone that flew over Lambeau Field during the Green Bay Packers game last week has been confiscated in a federal investigation.

Federal appeals court denies stay, allows early voting

Tue, 08/23/2016 - 7:52am
A federal appeals court says early voting in Wisconsin can continue.

Jesse Jackson to give eulogy at Sylville Smith funeral

Tue, 08/23/2016 - 7:26am
Rev. Jesse Jackson will perform the eulogy at Friday's funeral for Sylville Smith, the 23-year-old Milwaukee man whose death sparked two days of unrest.

Helmets to Heal donates football helmets to reduce concussions

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:15pm
A local charity is trying to help in the battle to reduce football concussions.

State AG says decision on whether to retry Dassey could come soon

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 10:23pm
A decision could come soon on whether the state will retry Brendan Dassey.

Carroll University on lockdown

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 9:10pm
Carroll University is lockdown, according to the school's Public Safety Department. 

Racine homeowner worries split tree will fall on his house, blames We Energies

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 5:55pm
A Racine man says half of an enormous tree, left standing after a recent storm, is putting his home in danger, and he says utility giant We Energies is to blame.

Mayor Barrett ends 10 p.m. curfew

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 5:13pm
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has canceled the 10 p.m. curfew for those under 18 years old.  

Dog inside stolen car found, reunited with owners

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 2:57pm
A 13-year-old dog that was inside a car that was stolen Sunday afternoon was later turned into authorities after being found roaming north of downtown. 

Surveillance image released from liquor store looted, burned during unrest

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 2:44pm
Officials on Monday afternoon released a surveillance image of a man inside a Milwaukee liquor store on the morning it caught fire.

Crews place large masonry stones at Basilica of St. Josephat

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 1:31pm
The ongoing, multimillion dollar restoration project at the Basilica of St. Josephat took a big step forward on Monday with the placement of one of five large stones at the landmark.

Planned Parenthood to no longer offer abortions in Appleton

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:12am
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin officials say they won't reopen its clinic in Appleton, one of three in the state, because they can't meet sufficient security standards.

Filmmaker turns personal struggles into fairy tales

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 10:56am
Many people struggle in silence, whether it's with mental health, chronic illness or a traumatic life event, but one local woman is telling their stories with some little fairy tale magic.

Wisconsin AG holds press conference on shooting that sparked unrest

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 8:20am
The shooting sparked two days of violence on Milwaukee's northwest side, with several businesses and vehicles set on fire and tense confrontations between citizens and police.

Teen arrested after police chase, two crashes

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:25am
Brown Deer police say a 17-year-old boy is in custody after a police chase that ended in a rollover crash.

18-year-old shot & killed in Milwaukee

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:22am
Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide. It happened around 12:40 a.m. Monday near 18th and Hadley streets.

Woman killed in Milwaukee crash Sunday

Sun, 08/21/2016 - 7:56pm
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Milwaukee.

1 dead, dozens displaced after Sheboygan fire

Sun, 08/21/2016 - 7:36am
One person is dead and dozens are displaced after a fire in Sheboygan.

Former 3 Doors Down guitarist found dead in West Bend

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 11:02pm
Former 3 Doors Down lead guitarist Matthew Roberts was found dead Saturday morning in West Bend.

Teens traveled to Sherman Park to expand violence

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 8:17pm
As businesses and cars burned in Sherman Park, prosecutors said a bunch of teens traveled there to expand on the violence.

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