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Milwaukee police to get 100 body cameras, but chief has concerns

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 8:43pm
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says he supports having his officers wear body cameras but said that alone may not be the answer.

I-94 westbound lane reduction begins overnight Friday

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 7:40pm
If you drive Interstate 94 in Milwaukee, get ready for some major changes.

Reward offered in Bouchard's robbery, shooting

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:09pm
A reward is being offered for information about an armed robbery and shooting on Nov. 18.

BBB warns of 'Santa Scam'

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 3:13pm
A scam promising a letter from Santa may instead bring a visit from the Grinch.

St. Paul Ave. blocked due to chemical leak

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 11:58am
Milwaukee firefighters are on the scene of a chemical leak on St. Paul Avenue.

Nebraska names new head football coach

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 11:51am
The University of Nebraska has announced its new head football coach.

Packers play Falcons on WISN 12 Monday

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 11:44am
The Green Bay Packers defend the best record in football Monday night on WISN 12.

Fast food workers set to protest in Milwaukee area

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 10:47am
A group of fast food workers is scheduled to hold a series of protests around the Milwaukee area Thursday.

Milwaukee police investigate bodies of 2 men found in car

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:31am
Milwaukee police are investigating the deaths of two men near the Miller Park neighborhood.

Dontre Hamilton's family receive award

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:37pm
The family of Dontre Hamilton was recognized Wednesday for their work in bringing attention to the mental illness Hamilton suffered from.

Janesville police chief says body camera shows why officer stunned man

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:14pm
A suspected shoplifter is stunned by a Taser at the Janesville Mall and video from a police body camera shows the officer's actions.

Milwaukee-area cancer patient stuck in Dallas because of oxygen tank

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:11pm
A Franklin woman battling ovarian cancer wasn't able to get on her American Airlines flight home from Dallas without a fight.

Kenosha couple trying to find owner of diamond engagement ring

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 9:53pm
A Kenosha couple is hoping someone will come forward to claim a lost engagement ring.

TKE house charter revoked at UW-Milwaukee

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 9:19pm
The charter for a fraternity at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been revoked.

State's plans for I-94 between 16-70th streets have plenty of critics

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 8:09pm
The Zoo Interchange construction is nowhere near done, and the state is already focused on the next major project.

Officers being trained to be more aware of domestic violence threats

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 6:58pm
Officers in Milwaukee County undergo training to help prevent domestic violence-related deaths. 

Billboard stirs controversy over Christmas tradition

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 6:20pm
Those behind a controversial billboard in Milwaukee say they're not looking bash holiday traditions but rather give people a chance to celebrate in a different way.

Excavator in Lake Michigan standing but wouldn't start

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 5:41pm
It likely took vandals seconds to launch a 20-ton excavator into Lake Michigan, but getting it out will be a multi-day operation.

Internet donors come to aid of Milwaukee church with no heat

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 4:27pm
A Milwaukee church congregation found it had no heat this winter, so they turned to the Internet for help.

'Main Street' shops compete for shoppers

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 4:23pm
As some shoppers tire of the malls and big box stores, hometown stores compete to keep people shopping on Main Street.

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