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Vehicle crashes into building near Teutonia, Nash

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 8:37am
Milwaukee police said a vehicle lost control and crashed into a building.

Pedestrian struck near intersection of 6th, Greenfield

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 8:08am
A pedestrian was struck at a Milwaukee intersection Tuesday.

After unexpected career as MPD officer, Lt. Karen Dubis retires

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:39pm
After a decorated career that lasted 37 years, one of the leading women on Milwaukee’s police force is retiring.

Milwaukee transgender woman says Jenner's journey is 'validating'

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:14pm
A transgender woman in Milwaukee, who WISN 12 News spoke with in April, said she was glued to Twitter on Monday looking at the different reactions to Caitlyn Jenner’s introduction to the world.

Band of suspects arrested, accused of stealing mail, forging checks

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:23pm
For the second time in a month, police bust a traveling crew coming to Wisconsin to rip off banks using forged checks.

Riverwest woman testifies against man accused of attacking her

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 8:10pm
She called out her attacker on Faceeook, and Monday, the Riverwest woman confronted the man charged with sexually assaulting her.

Police still searching for driver in fatal weekend hit-and-run crash

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 5:52pm
A Milwaukee family is torn apart after a hit-and-run crash.

Town Bank in Wales robbed Monday afternoon

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 5:18pm
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man who they say robbed the Town Bank in Wales near highways 83 and 18 Monday afternoon.

Instrument company donates guitars for veterans

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 1:58pm
A local instrument company helps veterans deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Medical College announces new school of pharmacy

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 1:19pm
The Medical College of Wisconsin says it will open a school of pharmacy.

Milwaukee man shoots intruder in garage

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 1:00pm
Milwaukee police said a man shot an intruder in his garage Monday.

Walker hopes to have arena announcement by end of week

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 12:53pm
Gov. Scott Walker says financing plans for a Milwaukee Bucks arena are "fluid," but he hopes an announcement will be made this week.

Milwaukee man charged in death of Erika Walker

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:56am
A Milwaukee man is charged with the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman at a party.

Walker backs 20-week abortion ban

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:07am
Gov. Scott Walker says he will sign a 20-week abortion ban whether or not it includes an exemption for cases of rape or incest.

Wisconsin nursing homes rate above average in quality

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:10am
Nursing homes in Wisconsin are rated higher than the national average when it comes to quality of care, but roughly one-fourth of the state's nursing homes are still getting the lowest ratings.

Family grieves for man killed by hit-and-run driver

Sun, 05/31/2015 - 11:24pm
A Milwaukee neighborhood is grieving after a man was killed in a hit-and-run incident.

$22.5 million winning Megabucks ticket sold in Milwaukee

Sun, 05/31/2015 - 4:06pm
One ticket sold in Milwaukee matched all six winning numbers in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Saturday, May 30, Megabucks lotto drawing to claim a record $22.5 million jackpot.

Two arrested in connection with Waukesha gas station robbery

Sun, 05/31/2015 - 3:31pm
Waukesha police arrested a 28-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman who allegedly robbed the Clark Gas Station at 1436 E. Moreland Blvd.

Greenfield man faces fifth drunken-driving arrest

Sun, 05/31/2015 - 3:19pm
Houston Wilson, 70, is facing driving under the influence charges for the fifth time, authorities said.

Driver Flees Deadly Milwaukee Crash

Sun, 05/31/2015 - 4:33am
Milwaukee Police are investigating a deadly crash.

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