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Racine mother accused of punching, stepping on children

Sat, 07/16/2016 - 5:37pm
A Racine mother faces child abuse charges after she was accused of punching one child and stomping on another one's neck Wednesday.

'Making a Murderer' up for 6 Emmy Awards

Sat, 07/16/2016 - 5:34pm
The docu-series about a Wisconsin man exonerated, and again sentenced to prison for the death of a journalist is up for several different Emmy awards.

Peacekeepers aim to reduce recidivism, keep Milwaukee safe

Sat, 07/16/2016 - 4:09pm
A new public initiative will help first time offenders stay out of prison and keep communities safe, all with the help of dedicated volunteers.

Cops recover wheelchair stolen from teen with cerebral palsy

Sat, 07/16/2016 - 2:36pm
Authorities have recovered a motorized wheelchair stolen from a teenager with cerebral palsy and arrested the man who allegedly took it.

What's the technology that makes 'Pokemon' phenomenon go?

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:52pm
Tim Elliott goes on the hunt to find out what makes this technology tick.

Moment of silence held at Milwaukee's Bastille Days

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:35pm
A moment of silence took place at Cathedral Square during Milwaukee’s Bastille Days festivities Friday.

Dontre Hamilton's mom to speak at Democratic convention

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 3:50pm
WISN App promotion in ArticlesWISN App promotion in ArticlesMaria Hamilton will address attendees in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26 as a part of "Mothers of the Movement."

Milwaukee woman wins $150,000 Powerball prize

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:13pm
Wednesday's winning Powerball numbers were 3, 15, 29, 54 and 57 with a Powerball of 10.

Milwaukee airport to get new international terminal

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:36pm
Gates for two airlines that serve Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport will be moving ahead of work that includes a new international terminal, an airport official said Friday.

Feingold calls Pence 'pretty extreme choice'

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:56pm
Democratic Senate candidate Russ Feingold says the selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be Donald Trump's running mate is a "pretty extreme choice."

3 registered sex offenders arrested in assault of teen

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:41pm
Four men have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl who was under the influence of alcohol.

6 ambulances respond to north side crash

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:10am
Crash at  North Teutonia and West Villard avenues sends patients to hospitals

Man shot, killed on Milwaukee's north side

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:48am
A man died after being shot Thursday night on Milwaukee's north side, police said.

Teens break into school, play basketball

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:39am
A group of teens broke into a high school on Milwaukee's north side late Thursday night and helped themselves to some time on the school's basketball court, police say.

People at Milwaukee's Bastille Days festival react to Nice, France, attack

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 11:09pm
News about the attack in Nice, France, spread quickly Thursday at Milwaukee's Bastille Days festival. 

Woman hit by wrong-way driver opens up about crash, family

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:37pm
The woman behind the wheel of a car hit by a wrong-way driver last month on Interstate 43 speaks only to WISN 12 News reporter Ben Hutchison about how the crash has changed both her life and her daughter's. 

Milwaukee police officer fired

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 9:57pm
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn has fired an officer at the center of an in-custody death investigation.

Dumpster fire put out near Glendale business

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 9:53pm
North Shore Fire Department was called to the scene of a dumpster fire near Bayshore Mall. 

WISN 12 News looks back at Milwaukee's sometimes painful past

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 9:35pm
Tension between the community and Milwaukee police is nothing new.

La Perla to close Saturday

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 8:05pm
A Milwaukee favorite for more than 20 years is closing its doors Saturday. 

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