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Evers: Budget cuts will create schools of "Haves and have-nots"

Mon, 05/11/2015 - 9:24am
Wisconsin's Superintendent of Schools says $127 million in cuts to the state budget will hurt school districts.

Police prep for protests as Tony Robinson decision looms

Sun, 05/10/2015 - 10:53pm
On Tuesday, residents of Madison will learn if Officer Matt Kenny will face charges in the death of Tony Robinson.

Charging decision coming Tuesday in Tony Robinson case

Sun, 05/10/2015 - 3:07pm
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he's ready to announce whether to charge a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed biracial man.

75 years after he started, a 94-year-old gets his degree

Sun, 05/10/2015 - 3:46am
A 94-year-old Army veteran is graduating college more than 75 years after he started.

Local officer to run marathon in full police uniform

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 8:00pm
A southeast Wisconsin police officer is hoping to raise awareness and money by running in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon in full uniform.

Local families participate in 'Million Moms March'

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 7:58pm
Maria Hamilton of Milwaukee is among the organizers of Saturday’s Million Moms March, a gathering of families who have lost loved ones in confrontations with police.

On Assignment: Challenging times for police recruits

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 11:03pm
WISN 12 News’ Toya Washington goes On Assignment with the head of the Milwaukee Police Academy to get his perspective on training police officers in these critical times.

Community supports keeping At Random

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 10:36pm
There are growing questions and concerns from neighbors about what will become of an iconic cocktail lounge in Bay View.

Cheesy 'Shark Tank' shop set to open in Elm Grove

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 10:35pm
A "cheesy" Shark Tank success story is coming to southeast Wisconsin.

Mequon residents concerned about coyotes want to take action

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 10:25pm
Mequon residents concerned about coyote attacks are asking the city for a permit that would make it legal to bait and hunt coyotes.

Medical examiner called to fatal pedestrian crash

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 10:24pm
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office told WISN 12 News it was called to the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash at 13th Street and Harrison Avenue.

State considers allowing pharmacies to dispense Narcan

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 8:43pm
The state pharmacy board is considering expanding prescriptions of life-saving Narcan for use by the loved ones of drug addicts. 

Mother gets into Children's Hospital to see son shot by police officer

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 7:04pm
A Milwaukee mother fighting to see her son at Children's Hospital after he was shot by a Milwaukee police officer got to visit him Thursday.

Kelly Dwyer's death remains a mystery

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 6:36pm
Two mysteries remain on the Kelly Dwyer case: How did she die, and how did her body end up in a Jefferson County field?

Downtown Milwaukee Dunkin' Donuts will have to close at midnight

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 6:31pm
The time to make the doughnuts will have to be after 5 a.m. for a downtown Milwaukee business.

NR finds fungal infection killing fish on Pine Lake

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 6:21pm
Fishermen are finding dead fish floating in a popular Waukesha County lake.

Police: Woman crawled through Kmart ceiling to steal drugs

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:54pm
A Dousman woman is accused of stealing pills from a Kmart pharmacy by crawling in the ceiling.

Kenosha school faces more setbacks after vandalism

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:14pm
A Kenosha school specializing in autism faces another setback.

Big Bird's story will bring you to tears... Really!

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 11:39am
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney has spent 46 years entertaining and teaching children as Big Bird on Sesame Street. He shared a life-changing story that will bring you to tears.

Dead owl tests positive for bird flu

Fri, 05/08/2015 - 11:02am
An owl found dead in northeastern Wisconsin is the first wild bird in the state to test positive for bird flu.

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