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Fire breaks out at WE Energies Oak Creek power plant

Sun, 01/25/2015 - 4:54pm
A fire inside a coal silo brought firefighters to WE Energies Oak Creek Power Plant Sunday around 2 p.m.

11 hurt in bus crash near Kenosha

Sun, 01/25/2015 - 8:38am
A bus driver suffered a medical emergency, causing a 55-passenger bus to go off the road late Saturday night on Interstate 94 near Kenosha.

Gov. Scott Walker speaks at Iowa Freedom Summit

Sat, 01/24/2015 - 7:01pm
Gov. Scott Walker spoke with conservative voters in Iowa Saturday, telling those in attendance to go big and go bold.

Flight from Milwaukee to Atlanta lands after bomb threat

Sat, 01/24/2015 - 3:21pm
Two passenger flights were escorted to Hartsfeld-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta after bomb threats were made, according to an ABC News report.

Canadian company wants to expand pipeline through Wisconsin

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 10:42pm
A pipeline expansion even larger than Keystone XL is flying under the radar in Wisconsin.

I-94 eastbound closed at Hawley because of fatal crash

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 9:10pm
Drivers are warned to avoid Interstate 94 eastbound around Hawley Road if possible because of a crash involving a wrong-way driver.

Woman charged with stealing Chihuahua

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 8:45pm
A woman has been charged with stealing a dog from a Milwaukee yard.

MPD, car dealerships team up to install free anti-theft devices on certain cars

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 5:50pm
Milwaukee police want to help people protect their cars from thieves.

Walker makes decision on Kenosha casino project

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 10:52am
Gov. Scott Walker has rejected a proposed casino project in Kenosha.

2 dead, 3 injured in Clybourn Ave. stabbing

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 9:52am
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal stabbing near 39th and Clybourn.

Walker proposes new teacher licensure plan to wide criticism

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 9:07am
Gov. Scott Walker seeks to allow people with "real-life experience" the ability to become a licensed teacher.

Walker to visit New Hampshire for first time

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 8:27am
Republican Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday that he plans to visit New Hampshire for the first time in March to share Wisconsin's "common sense conservative message" with voters.

I-794 work leads to weekend closure of Broadway Street

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 7:42am
Work on the I-794 freeway will lead to a weekend closure near downtown Milwaukee.

Coalition for Justice uses silence to make point about Dontre Hamilton

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 10:35pm
The Coalition for Justice shows up at Milwaukee City Hall with a new way to send a message without saying anything at all.

Milwaukee County Zoo baby gorilla given name

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 9:27pm
A new baby gorilla at the Milwaukee County Zoo has a name.

Packers linebacker Matthews fined by NFL

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 7:34pm
The Packers star linebacker is ordered to pay for hit on Russell Wilson.

Thiensville police search for man suspected of burglarizing businesses

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 6:41pm
Police in Thiensville are looking for a man who they say burglarized several businesses last week.

Police: Trio steals safe, goes on spending spree

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:04pm
A home burglary leads to a stunning take for three people, who police say then went on a wild spending spree.

Chick-fil-A wants to open restaurant in Oak Creek

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 2:03pm
Oak Creek officials said Chick-fil-A would like to move into their city.

Mequon lawmaker wants to make 'upskirting' a serious crime

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 1:40pm
A Mequon lawmaker seeks to make "upskirting" a serious crime in Wisconsin.

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