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Ex-employees killed store owner: prosecutors

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 9:27am
Terrance Maurice Hutchinson and Shannon Carson-Quinn wanted proceeds from recent sale of Tanji Foods, authorities say.

Man provides benches to schools to prevent bullying

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 11:13pm
The president of a local construction company is setting up benches around the area in the hopes that they will help to cut down on bullying.

Milwaukee native pursues dream of becoming Olympian

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 11:03pm
Marvin Kimble is training for the U.S. Olympic trials at the end of June. If he makes the final roster, he’ll become the fourth Milwaukee-area gymnast since 2000.

Patient in neonatal ICU infected with Elizabethkingia

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:55pm
A child in Children's Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit has been infected with the Elizabethkingia virus, hospital officials said.

Family holds vigil in honor of mother shot by toddler son

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:23pm
Family of Patrice Price gathered to honor the Milwaukee mother’s life Wednesday night.

Explosive, firearms seized from Dodge County home

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 9:09pm
A SWAT team seized numerous firearms, an explosive and suspected drugs from a Dodge County home early Wednesday.

One taken to hospital after shooting

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 8:18pm
Police responded to reports of a shooting near 68th Street and Florist Avenue Wednesday evening.

MSOE, healthcare systems team up to fill jobs

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 7:39pm
To meet an increasing need for medical workers, southeastern Wisconsin's five largest health care systems are teaming up with the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

New president elected to MPS Board of Directors

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 6:40pm
The Milwaukee Public School Board of Directors chose Director Mark Sain as its president for the 2016-2017 board year.

Father of Scientology founder to release book

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 6:30pm
A West Allis man is getting international attention for his tell-all book about Scientology.

String of break-ins puts neighborhood on high alert

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 5:48pm
Following a string of home break-ins, a Wauwatosa neighborhood is on alert. The crimes, eight so far this year, have taken place east of Mayfair Road, between Congress Street and Hampton Avenue.

State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser to retire

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 4:32pm
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser will retire at end of July after 18 years on high court.

WISN 12 News takes part in 'Magic of Storytelling' initiative

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 4:30pm
Helping to collect thousands of books for local children is part of WISN 12 News' Magic of Storytelling initiative.

Rapper 50 Cent to make stop at Racine mart

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:01pm
Rapper 50 Cent will be in Racine on Thursday to sign bottles of Effen vodka.

Lake Express Ferry season opens Friday

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 12:19pm
If you need to get to Michigan but don't feel like driving, you can take the Lake Express Ferry across the lake in 2½ hours.

Dontre Hamilton's family plans federal lawsuit

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:56am
A federal lawsuit will be filed later Wednesday in the case of a Milwaukee man who was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer two years ago, the family's attorney says.

Snakes, gators removed from St. Francis home after man bitten

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 9:48am
Six snakes and other reptiles are removed from a home in St. Francis after authorities receive a call of a man bitten by a venomous snake.

Milwaukee man's family speaks out about his stabbing death

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 10:14pm
Another Milwaukee family is plunged into despair and a financial crisis because of a homicide.

Residents concerned about recent Bay View carjackings

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 6:43pm
Two carjackings in Bay View just a few hours apart on Saturday have area residents wondering what's going on. 

Child shoots, kills driver from backseat of vehicle, police say

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 5:41pm
A woman died in a vehicle after being shot by a child who found a gun in the backseat of the vehicle and fired it, police said.

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