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Milwaukee doesn’t get grant for streetcar extension

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 3:03pm
The city of Milwaukee did not receive the $20 million federal grant that would have extended the downtown streetcar line approximately 1.2 miles.

Medical examiner called to south side hotel

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 2:58pm
A spokeswoman at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office says a man drowned at the Best Western on the 5100 block of South Howell Avenue.

Sheriff Clarke inks book deal

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 2:13pm
A book will reportedly detail how aspects of David Clarke's upbringing, like faith, education and family influence, shaped his views on race, crime and politics.

Starbucks recalls straws after children report being cut

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 2:10pm
Starbucks issues a recall of stainless-steal straws sold in retail stores and online after three reports of mouth lacerations to young children.

Wisconsin Center evacuated amid fire

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 2:06pm
The Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated Tuesday afternoon amid reports of an underground fire.

Man pleads with dying teen: 'Please reconsider' ending your life

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 11:25am
A Milwaukee man living with the same terminal condition as an Appleton teen who recently made the decision to end life-sustaining efforts makes a public plea.

Much-needed rain appears hard to come by

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 10:00am
Year-to-date, the area is about 6.25 inches shy of normal for precipitation. 

'The Bachelorette' makes her choice

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 9:01am
JoJo Fletcher accepts proposal on the season finale of ABC's reality show. 

4-year-old dies after Cedarburg crash

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 8:52am
A 4-year-old child has died from injuries sustained from a Monday evening crash involving a dump truck, an Ozaukee County official said.

Semi flips over along Marquette Interchange

Tue, 08/02/2016 - 4:32am
Part of the Marquette Interchange is closed because of a rollover crash involving a semi.

Tactical situation reported in Milwaukee

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 11:39pm
Milwaukee officers were involved in a tactical situation Monday night after shots were fired, police said.

Popular tourist destinations gets travel warning for Zika virus

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 10:39pm
Education is the key when it comes to the Zika virus, especially when traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean and part of Miami.

Skydivers injured in East Troy

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 7:24pm
Two skydivers were injured during an accident Monday, officials said.

Justice Department asks appeals court to stay ID ruling

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 5:34pm
State attorneys have asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a ruling allowing Wisconsin residents to vote without photo identification.

Brewers trade Will Smith, deadline looms for Lucroy

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 2:39pm
Brewers All-star on Sunday vetoed a trade with the Cleveland Indians. 

Johnson, Feingold set to debate Oct. 14

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 1:34pm
Meeting will be the first time the two have debated since their first contest in 2010. 

Baby's body to be exhumed nearly 27 years after death

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 1:11pm
A baby who died nearly 27 years ago and buried with an unknown identity will be exhumed later this week for DNA testing.

Concrete available for homeowners hoping to stem bluff erosion

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:10pm
Large chunks of concrete dug up from construction at Waukegan's airport are available to homeowners in Mt. Pleasant who want to shore up eroding bluffs.

Police chief counts baby's death among most horrific of his career

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 11:24am
Chief Ed Flynn says the weekend homicide of a 3-month-old boy is among the most horrific crimes he's seen.

Trump headed to Wisconsin as GOP leaders condemn comments

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 8:46am
The Republican presidential nominee plans to campaign in Green Bay on Friday, his first Wisconsin stop since the state's April primary.

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