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Northwestern Mutual tower built to 'surpass test of time'

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:27pm
The Milwaukee skyline has taken on a different look, as construction workers finish up Northwestern Mutual’s new downtown building. But there's still more to be done.

Rail Deal: Kids free on Hiawatha trains this summer

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:03pm
Through the end of August, children between the ages of 2 and 12 years can ride Amtrak's Hiawatha train between Milwaukee and Chicago free of charge on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday. 

Cold reality: There's frost in the forecast

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 4:23pm
Mother Nature may have given the Milwaukee area a high of 70 degrees on Thursday, but there's a cold reality ahead.

West Allis police warn of possible child enticement

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 4:20pm
A girl walking in an alley Thursday morning said a man approached her and asked if she wanted candy, police say.    

Fire that killed toddler was accidental, official says

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 3:50pm
An 18-month-old boy was killed last Thursday when fire tore through his home near North 45th and West Center streets.

Flynn gives 'Four simple rules for not getting shot in Milwaukee'

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 3:03pm
The way Milwaukee police Chief Ed Flynn sees it, it's fairly easy to avoid getting shot in Milwaukee.

Mother of baby who died in sitter's care says it's disheartening woman out on bail

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:41pm
A Cudahy babysitter who is  accused of killing an infant is out of jail, and the baby's mother is upset. 

City leaders calls for peace, action

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 12:57pm
Milwaukee's annual ceasefire Sabbath this weekend urges community, faith and city leaders to take back the streets.

At Random back open in Bay View

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 11:28am
A Milwaukee gem reopens -- at least for now. 

Greenfield police searching for missing teen

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 4:22am
Greenfield police are searching for a missing teenager.

Germantown wrestler qualifies for Olympic games

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 12:03am
Life has been a whirlwind for 23-year-old Jesse Thielke since he qualified for the Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.

Officers, citizens honored for going above, beyond line of duty

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:51pm
Police said shots were fired inside a Grafton hotel Wednesday evening as officers tried to reach a suspect they believed had been involved in an incident earlier that day.

Shots fired inside Grafton Hampton Inn hotel

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:38pm
Police said shots were fired inside a Grafton hotel Wednesday evening as officers tried to reach a suspect they believed had been involved in an incident earlier that day.

Possible personnel shake up at Wisconsin State Fair

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 6:41pm
The Wisconsin State Fair could be facing a personnel problem.

Gov. Walker approves revision to voter ID process

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 5:36pm
People working to obtain state photo identification without the proper underlying documents will be able to vote with a receipt under an emergency rule Gov. Scott Walker signed Wednesday.

Waukesha water diversion plans gets revision

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 5:18pm
As Waukesha approaches the final stages in an effort to get clean water from Lake Michigan, Great Lakes governors are preparing to vote on a revised plan for the diversion which eliminates some areas from the program.

Crayola gives 6-year-old boy new, bright experience

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 4:53pm
A Germantown boy, 6, who has had a tough couple of years gets a colorful surprise at school. 

Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty remembered

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 3:23pm
Law enforcement officials took time Wednesday to remember three officers killed in the line of duty.

Woman charged in 'straw purchase' of gun used in armed robbery, police shooting

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 3:23pm
A Milwaukee woman was charged Wednesday with purchasing a gun and providing it to a felon who was not legally allowed to have one.

Person burned in north side house fire, official says

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 1:34pm
One person was transported to a hospital after a house fire on the city's north side.

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