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Cops: Teens run away from treatment center, go on 'car shopping' spree
Two teens who ran away from a Milwaukee treatment center on the Fourth of July were arrested Wednesday morning in Madison after going on a "car shopping" spree, police said.
Wendy's says more than 1,000 restaurants affected by hack
Wendy's says hackers were able to steal customer's credit and debit card information at 1,025 of its U.S. restaurants, far more than it originally thought.
Lawyer: Footage shows US student tried to swim after fall
Attorney defending homeless man questioned in Beau Solomon's death says it remains unclear who is responsible.
Milwaukee church tagged with graffiti
Vandals tagged a Lutheran church on Milwaukee's south side this week, adorning an exterior wall with a string of bizarre messages.
Two Mount Pleasant car dealerships hit by vandals
Two auto dealerships in Mount Pleasant, in Racine County, were hit by vandals early Thursday morning, but it remained unclear as of 7:30 a.m. if any vehicles were taken.
Bobcat makes meal of deer outside Wausau family's home
A Wausau couple let neighbors know immediately after catching a bobcat making lunch of a deer carcass near their home.
Shirley Manson of Garbage recalls band's Wisconsin roots
It wasn't Shirley Manson's first time at the Summerfest rodeo Wednesday. The lead singer of Garbage took the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse stage that evening alongside her bandmates.
Man accused of stealing car, driving it to owner's home
A convicted felon out on bail is accused of striking again, this time of hopping into a Mequon man's SUV and taking off toward the man's house.
Coming home: Dwyane Wade leaving Heat for Bulls
Dwyane Wade is going home, making what he called "an extremely emotional and tough decision" on Wednesday night to leave the Miami Heat after 13 seasons and sign with the Chicago Bulls.
Bodybuilders recreate Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
Six Racine strongmen spent their Independence Day recreating an iconic photo honoring Marines across the country.
Tick causes health nightmare for Lake Geneva woman
A Lake Geneva woman is warning others about the dangers of a tick’s bite after she was infected with a bacteria from the bug.
McDonald's adding McGriddles to all-day breakfast menu
McDonald's plans to offer the sandwiches around the clock after testing the addition of the sandwich to its all-day breakfast menu in select markets.
Milwaukee residents want train cars with crude oil out of neighborhoods
Some Milwaukee residents are trying to have a train cars with crude oil moved out of their neighborhood.
Racine County man killed in farm machinery accident
A Waterford man died last week after apparently falling into a farming mixer last week in Racine County.
Some city leaders seek to extend streetcar route
Milwaukee Common Council leaders want to extend the streetcar route even farther into downtown.
Brown Deer man accused of sexually assaulting stepdaughter faces new charges
A Brown Deer man accused of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter is facing more charges.
Civil lawsuit to be filed on behalf of family of man who died in Milwaukee squad car
On Wednesday, attorneys plan to announce the filing of a federal civil rights damages lawsuit on behalf of Derek Williams' estate and children.
Milwaukee business owner responds to Yelp review
Sometimes business owners respond to Yelp reviews. Other times, they ignore it, but one Milwaukee owner's response to an unhappy customer has been shared more than 700 times.
Greenfield officers head to DC for heroin forum
The Obama Administration is calling on Congress to pass a $1.1 billion in funding to fight opiate and heroin addiction.
Common Council expected to OK $1M Silk Exotic settlement
The full Milwaukee Common Council is expected to sign off on a nearly $1 million payout to the owner of strip club owner who has been fighting to a new club downtown.