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Court upholds life sentence in great-grandmother killing

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 9:17am
A Wisconsin appeals court upholds the life sentence of a teenage boy convicted of killing his great-grandmother in 2012.

Man gets 21st ticket for driving without a license

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 8:59am
A Racine man this week racked up his 21st violation of driving with a revoked license, police said.

Early morning fire at Oconomowoc landscaping business

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:54am
Several Waukesha County fire departments were called early Wednesday morning to a fire at a landscaping business.

Woman sought after allegedly stealing ex's car with toddler in back seat

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 10:33pm
A Milwaukee woman is still on the loose after being accused of stealing a car with a toddler trapped inside.

Shooting at sub shop raises legal questions

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 8:59pm
The shooting Monday at a Cousins Subs shop raises questions about when using force is legal.

Kenosha County residents say they saw a cougar

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:00pm
Two Wheatland residents say they heard and then saw a cougar Tuesday morning. 

Delegates should vote their conscience on Trump, Walker says

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 3:26pm
Delegates to the Republican national convention should vote their conscience, even if it means not supporting Donald Trump, Wisconsin governor says.

Home break-ins appear to target one ethnicity

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 3:08pm
Germantown's police chief says a string of burglaries this year appears to be targeting Asian residents.

Milwaukee woman's car stolen twice in eight months

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 2:57pm
A Milwaukee woman has her car back after it was stolen a second time last months, but the crooks left her dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.

Taco Tuesday: Taco Bell gives away free tacos

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 1:58pm
It's Taco Tuesday, and Taco Bell is giving away free tacos in honor of the NBA Finals.

Police warn of 'movie money' circulating in Wisconsin

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:55pm
Some cash intended to only be used in Hollywood has apparently made its way to Kenosha.

Sheridan pool in Cudahy remains closed for repairs

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:25pm
The pool, on the 4800 block of South Lake Drive, had to be drained after a pipe burst just two days before it was to open.

Slippery when wet: Oak Creek closes new Splash Pad

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:20pm
Oak Creek's new water feature at Drexel Town Square -- a splash pad -- will be closed through the end of June after complaints the cement becomes too slippery when wet.

Hail, damaging winds, tornadoes possible Wednesday

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:31am
Tuesday brings high temperatures, low humidity and plenty of sunshine, but severe weather is on its way to Wisconsin.

'Tosa council expected to OK Bus Rapid Transit plan

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:50am
Wauwatosa's city council is expected Tuesday evening to sign off on the county's plan to implement a Bus Rapid Transit system.

Hunger strike continues in Wisconsin prisons

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:08am
A handful of Wisconsin inmates still won't eat in hopes of forcing an end to long-term solitary confinement.

Great Lakes states to decide on Waukesha water plea

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 8:08am
Representatives of the eight states in the Great Lakes region are preparing to decide whether Waukesha qualifies to tap Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.

Milwaukee firefighters taking precautions in summer heat

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 10:26pm
Milwaukee firefighters have new protocols to follow for how they respond to a fire in extreme heat.

Swimmers find body near Kenosha shoreline

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 7:21pm
Swimmers find a body Monday afternoon near the Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse. 

Teen back in jail after police found chilling video on Facebook

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:03pm
A teenager freed on $10,000 bail on charges he carjacked a mom and drove off with her baby in the back seat is back in jail.

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