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Teen killed, three others injured in Racine County crash

Fri, 06/17/2016 - 9:51am
Four people injured in Wednesday evening crash, officials say.

'Making a Murderer' producers detail next project

Fri, 06/17/2016 - 9:19am
The sequel to the wildly popular Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" will not focus on Wisconsin inmate Steven Avery.

Burmese python on the loose in Oshkosh? Maybe.

Fri, 06/17/2016 - 7:41am
Officers with the Oshkosh Police Department began investigating the possibility on Thursday after a snake's shed skin was found Tuesday in Menominee Park.

Fliers enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of busy travel season

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:48pm
A record number of travelers are trying to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program ahead of the summer travel season. However, delays still plague some airports as the PreCheck system becomes bogged down with an increased number of applicants.

Teen accused of taking photos under classmates' skirts

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:10pm
A 17-year-old boy has been accused of using his cellphone to take photos from under female classmates' skirts without their knowledge.

Teen shot, found on Bugline Trail dies

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 9:33pm
The teen shot and found along the Bugline Recreational Trail in Sussex last month died Thursday, police say.

Bus driver helps teen girl trying to escape harassment

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 7:14pm
A Milwaukee County bus driver is being recognized for helping a 15-year-old girl trying to a escape a man who was harassing her.

Residents worry construction will spike lead levels

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 6:50pm
Residents near an area of construction are concerned that the activity may loosen lead in lateral pipes.

Man accused of carjacking vehicle with baby out on bail

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 6:32pm
A teen accused of carjacking a vehicle with a baby inside has been freed from custody on bail.

Hybrid streetcars to be used on new rail system

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 6:31pm
Officials revealed Thursday that Milwaukee's newest form of public transit will sport the latest in streetcar technology: a hybrid car that can operate partly without connection to overhead power lines.

JCC evacuated because of strange odor

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 4:47pm
The Jewish Community Center was evacuated and closed because of a strange odor in the building. 

Search warrant reveals DNA match in Brittany Zimmermann homicide case

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 4:45pm
There's a  possible break in the case of a UW-Madison student killed eight years ago.

Meet Nando, the Milwaukee PD's new K9

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 4:18pm
Nando was born in Germany in December and has been training since April at a kennel in Campbellsport.

Racine Zoo highlights 'misunderstood animals'

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 3:26pm
The Racine Zoo is adding new animals to highlight unusual, creepy, crawly and misunderstood species of the world.

Last Wisconsin superdelegate commits to Clinton

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 2:27pm
Mark Pocan praised Clinton's rival, Bernie Sanders, for pushing progressive issues during his campaign.

Police trying to identify robber considered armed, dangerous

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 1:58pm
Hales Corners police are investigating an armed robbery that happened about 5:15 a.m. Thursday.  

Crash witnesses try to prevent Brady Street hit-and-run

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 12:28pm
Nearly a dozen people try to stop the driver of a pickup truck from getting away after the truck strikes a number of vehicles on Milwaukee's east side.

Woman becomes Ozaukee County's first African-American supervisor

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 11:22am
An Ozaukee County woman made history when she became the first and only African-American to serve as a supervisor there.

Kathy Griffin talks resilience, comedy after tragedy

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 9:33am
The deadly attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando is hitting parts of the LGBT community hard. Just ask comedian Kathy Griffin -- one of the community's most high-profile and outspoken allies and advocates.

Tactical situation reported in Sussex

Thu, 06/16/2016 - 7:25am
A tactical situation is underway in Waukesha County.

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