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Damaged power pole knocks out service in Franklin-Hales Corners area

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 6:11pm
At one point, 3,100 people in Franklin and Hales Corners were without power Tuesday afternoon.

Milwaukee firefighters heralded for saving 5-year-old boy

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 1:15pm
A father thanks Milwaukee firefighters for saving his 5-year-old son from a house fire.

Could Wisconsin sell naming rights to state parks?

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 12:39pm
 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources secretary says she's considering selling naming rights to state parks over the next two years.

Police: Man had .308 blood-alcohol content, left child alone in car

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 12:17pm
A Racine man could face jail time for being accused of driving drunk and leaving his son in a cold car for hours.

Does Feingold farewell note hint at a political run?

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 11:42am
Democrat Russ Feingold says he plans to "travel the state extensively" after leaving his post at the State Department.

SILVER ALERT: Waukesha Co. man reported missing

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 10:51am
Brookfield police search for a missing 85-year-old man.

Wisconsin sand mining is big business, but health effects questioned

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 10:01pm
Wisconsin's sand mines create a business boom for the state while some debate the merits of the practice and its health effects.

Racine police searching for homicide suspect

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 9:52pm
Racine police are looking for a man they believe shot and killed his roommate Monday morning. 

Released sex offender moves near West Bend schools

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 8:55pm
There is concern about the release of a convicted sex offender in Washington County.

Homicide suspect's mother killed in shooting

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 6:59pm
A Milwaukee mother was killed Friday morning on her way to the courthouse. Police believe she was an unintended victim of revenge against her son.

Colleagues says Kenosha firefighter who died defines loyalty

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 6:31pm
Colleagues are remembering a Kenosha firefighter who lost his long battle with cancer last week.

Death of Zoo Interchange worker raises safety concerns

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 5:27pm
Flowers line the fence near the heart of the Zoo Interchange Project, where tragedy struck early Saturday.

Assembly begins hearing on right-to-work bill

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 12:23pm
 Testimony has begun at a public hearing on Wisconsin's right-to-work bill.

Packers cornerback arrested in California

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 8:25am
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush was arrested Sunday in California.

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Tuesday

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 6:48am
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Southeast Wisconsin for Tuesday.

Missing UW-Whitewater student last seen leaving Milwaukee bar Sunday morning

Sun, 03/01/2015 - 10:33pm
Whitewater police said they consider 23-year-old Lisa Helms, who was last seen in Milwaukee, a missing/endangered case.

Milwaukee police cracking down on car thefts

Sun, 03/01/2015 - 9:59pm
Milwaukee police say they’re working to crack down on a recent spike of teenagers stealing cars.

South Milwaukee police search for man in connection with bank robbery

Sat, 02/28/2015 - 4:33pm
South Milwaukee police said they were searching for a man in connection with a Saturday morning bank robbery.

Thousands gather at Capitol to rally against right-to-work

Sat, 02/28/2015 - 3:41pm
Thousands of Wisconsin union workers have rallied at the Capitol to protest a right-to-work bill set to be taken up again this week.

Zoo Interchange construction worker killed

Sat, 02/28/2015 - 11:53am
A construction worker was killed Saturday morning during an accident at the Zoo Interchange construction site, officials said.

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