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Sheriff's deputies bust marijuana grow house

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:20pm
Racine County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Yorkville man Thursday after discovering what they believe to be a marijuana growing house.

I-43 NB at Highland Road reopened, heavy delays remain

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:00pm
All lanes of I-43 northbound at Highland Road in Mequon have been reopened.

UW-Madison gives second posthumous degree in school's 168-year history

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:49pm
University honors Craig Schuff with a doctorate degree in electrical and computer engineering during commencement ceremonies. 

Nordstrom Rack, Total Wine & More come to Bayshore

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 2:21pm
Bayshore Town Center missed out on a Nordstrom store, but the mall is getting the next best thing.

24 Madison restaurants, hotels owe $700K in back pay

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 2:10pm
Businesses owe 275 employees thousands after investigation into hours and wage violations.

Flier's video shows how long security lines really are at Chicago Midway

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 1:30pm
In a video that's garnered over 1 million views in one day, a frustrated flier shows just how long the security lines at Chicago Midway International Airport can be.

I thee wed? County now recognizes opposite-sex domestic partnerships

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 1:20pm
Straight couples and roommates no longer need to be married in order to potentially qualify for health insurance or family leave.

Wisconsin reporter petitions U.S. Supreme Court in embed case

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:30pm
Wayne Anderson says U.S. commanders attempted to interfere in his reporting of 2010 shooting on military base.

Bublr Bikes offers discounted rides with new pass

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:08pm
The popular bike share system announced Thursday that Milwaukee riders can use a new Pay As You Go pass. 

Vets euthanize horse with herpes; other horses quarantined

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 11:30am
A horse kept in a 50-horse stable in West Bend was euthanized this week after testing positive for a herpes virus, state officials said.

Police converge upon Greendale home

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 8:00am
The officers converged on the home near Northway and Apricot Court at about 6 a.m.

New cesarean method could revolutionize birth

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 11:25pm
A Milwaukee doctor is part of a medical breakthrough aimed at helping connect mothers and babies immediately following cesarean section procedures.

Teens dives into river to save drowning man

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 11:15pm
A teen turned into a hero Friday night when a drunken 46-year-old man nearly drowned in the Sheboygan River.

Northwestern Mutual comes through on promise of jobs

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 9:41pm
As it completes a new tower in downtown Milwaukee, Northwestern Mutual is making good on its promise to put local people back to work.

'#BestRideToSchoolEver': Firefighters drive kids to class after crash

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 6:48pm
Following a crash that left two children's ride out of commission Thursday morning, Greenfield firefighters gave the kids a ride in their own firetruck.

New Northwestern Mutual tower aims to attract young talent

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 6:12pm
While Northwestern Mutual’s new downtown skyscraper looks beautiful, it also has a special purpose.

Interim leader of State Fair says show will go on

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 6:12pm
The interim director of the Wisconsin State Fair says there's no need to worry, the fair is in good hands.

Owner of local company makes Wisconsin construction history

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 6:08pm
WISN 12 News' Ben Wagner talks with a man who's helped build several of Milwaukee's landmarks.

Eastbound lanes of I-94 at Sunny Slope Road reopen

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:37pm
The eastbound lanes of I-94 were reopened Thursday afternoon after crews dealt with a truck fire near I-94 at Sunny Slope Road.

Changing Milwaukee skyline part of changing environment downtown

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:35pm
The Milwaukee skyline is undergoing its biggest facelift in decades.

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