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Man shot uncle in face after argument about a door, police say
A 27-year-old Milwaukee man shot his uncle in the face with a shotgun after an argument about a door, a criminal complaint filed Friday said.
FDA approves first drug-oozing implant to control addiction
Federal health officials on Thursday approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling with addiction to heroin and painkillers.
Half-off dog adoption fees at humane society
If you've been thinking about adopting a furry friend, now is your chance to do it for half the price.
More than 3 million spill-proof cups called back for reports of mold
More than 3 million spill-proof cups for children between 4 and 12 months old are being recalled by Mayborn USA because of the risk of mold that could cause sickness.
Report: State overpaid more than $412,000 in tax credits
Wisconsin's job creation agency erroneously awarded more than $412,000 in tax credits to companies over how many jobs they created, a report says.
Firefighters find body on Milwaukee's northwest side
Fire officials responding to a fire on Milwaukee's northwest side discovered a body, police said.
Kenosha homeowners seek help in retaining lakeside property
As erosion leaves shoreline bluffs to collapse, lakeside homeowners in several counties worry what will become of their houses. And one couple thinks more needs to be done.
Zoo's baby giraffe named
The young giraffe born at the Milwaukee County Zoo has finally been given a name.
Police release sketch of man suspected in sexual assault
Milwaukee police released a sketch of a suspect they believe might have been involved in a recent sexual assault.
What word do Wisconsinites misspell the most?
While America was watching kids take the stage to spell words many didn’t even know existed, Google was working to find out the ones that your everyday New Yorker, Illinoisan, and Wisconsinite just can’t seem to get right.
'Declaration of emergency' issued in Racine Co. due to erosion
Racine's county executive issues a declaration of emergency in the county related to the erosion happening along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant.
Bride loses ring hour before wedding, but story has happy ending
A bride loses her diamond ring an hour before the wedding, but thanks to an 8-year-old-boy, the story didn't end there.
Are you practicing these 5 healthy behaviors?
Most people know what they have to do to stay healthy. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), not everyone is following the rules.
Woman sexually assaulted in Shorewood, police say
Shorewood police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman Wednesday night.
Police have 'person of interest' in Za'Layia Jenkins' death
Authorities are speaking with someone they described as a "person of interest" in connection with the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl.
Milwaukee firefighter accused in fatal Opening Day crash charged with homicide
Charges are filed against a Milwaukee firefighter accused in a fatal crash after the Brewers' Opening Day game.
Teens, ages 13 and 14, accused of carjacking woman, 80
Three Milwaukee teens are in custody, accused of carjacking a couple on the city's south side.
Couple adopts five foster children
Most foster children in Wisconsin are re-united with their families, but in some cases, they will find a new, permanent home.
Trump reaches the magic number to clinch nomination
Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.
Inmate escapes from minimum-security facility
An inmate escaped from a minimum-security facility in Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to the Department of Corrections.
