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Kilbourn Tunnel to Interstate 43 closed due to standing water

Wed, 06/15/2016 - 7:50am
The on-ramp to get on Interstate 43 through the Kilbourn Tunnel is closed Wednesday morning due to standing water.

Theft halts basketball championship game in Kenosha

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 10:26pm
An opponent off the court blocks a Kenosha semi-pro men's basketball team from playing their championship game.

Fight breaks out at Milwaukee Pick 'n Save store

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 9:14pm
A fight broke out inside the Midtown Pick 'n Save store Tuesday night, forcing it to close early.

'Milwaukee 53206' premieres Tuesday night

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 6:55pm
The personal stories of people who live in the Milwaukee ZIP code 53206 and how they struggle to survive is being shared on the big screen Tuesday night at the Oriental Theatre.

Summerfest to tighten security

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 5:45pm
Summerfest organizers say festgoers should expect to go through metal detectors at this year's Big Gig. 

Drug-trafficking ring busted in Milwaukee

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 5:21pm
Investigators say they've federally charged 18 people accused of trafficking heroin in the Milwaukee area.

Store robbed of $7,000 worth of power tools

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 5:21pm
Waukesha police on Tuesday released surveillance images of a man they say stole roughly $7,000 worth of power tools.

Muslim booth at 7 Mile Fair vandalized

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 5:02pm
There are concerns within the Muslim community after a targeted act of vandalism at 7 Mile Fair over the weekend.

Bucks, Milwaukee Tool join forces to build new arena

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 4:19pm
The Milwaukee Bucks announce a new partnership with Milwaukee Tool to help build their new arena.

Woman who lost legs walks to class in pursuit of dreams

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 2:50pm
An Oak Creek woman who less than a year ago lost both of her legs due to a genetic heart condition is following her dreams of becoming a nurse and walking to class.

Obama, Ryan: Muslim ban not in country's best interest

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:13pm
President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan say people should not be subjected to religious tests.

Gov. Walker tweets image of 48-star American flag

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 12:44pm
All Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wanted to do was celebrate Flag Day.

Live Video: City leaders announce new safety plan

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 11:48am
Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee police chief Ed Flynn and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton hold a press conference.

Rare bear sighting reported in Sheboygan

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 7:06am
A bear was spotted in Sheboygan early Tuesday morning.

Firearms expert: Safety No. 1 concern when it comes to AR-15

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 11:35pm
The type of rifle used in the Orlando attack is an AR-15, which is sold legally in Wisconsin. 

Opening statements scheduled Tuesday in trial of man accused of killing Berit Beck

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 11:18pm
The trial begins for a man accused of killing an 18-year-old Wisconsin woman in 1990.

Milwaukee County's sheriff says U.S. needs new intelligence agency

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 9:53pm
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is pushing for a new intelligence agency in the United States that can combat terror attacks.

FBI encourages citizens to report suspicious activity

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 6:46pm
The head of the Milwaukee FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force says it counts on the public to recognize the signs of a potential terrorist

Milwaukee gay bars owners don't want to dwell on Orlando attack

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 6:12pm
The attack in Orlando, Florida, has gay bar and nightclub owners in Milwaukee double-checking their security plans, but they aren't making big changes.

Local police departments prepare for mass shooting situation

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:41pm
The mass shooting in Orlando is being studied by police departments across the country. They're asking themselves how they'd react.

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