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Firefighter says getting shot on duty won't change what he does

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 8:52pm
A Milwaukee firefighter who was shot while on a call early Monday morning says it's a job he never wants to give up. 

Bucks' arena backers lobby for lawmakers to back funding plan

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 7:10pm
Backers of a new Bucks arena have kick their lobbying blitz into high gear.

MCTS offering refunds for riders with 7- or 31-day passes

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 6:09pm
If you have a bus pass with the Milwaukee County Transit System, refunds could be headed your way.

Senate leader: Walker's office had role in drafting budget amendment on open records

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:47pm
Gov. Scott Walker's office had a hand in drafting a budget amendment that dramatically scales back Wisconsin's open records law, the state Senate's leader said Tuesday.

Canadian wildfire smoke settles over Wisconsin

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 2:27pm
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires are impacting Wisconsin's weather Tuesday.

100 new food items announced for Wisconsin State Fair

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 1:31pm
A list of 100 new foods has been revealed for this year's Wisconsin State Fair.

Racine police K-9, 'Cheeto,' dies

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 12:01pm
The Racine Police Department is mourning the death of a K-9 officer.

Sheboygan police looking for true name of 'Calvin Klein'

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 10:45am
Sheboygan authorities are looking for the true identity of "Calvin Klein."

Fire chief on first responder shooting: 'I feel frustrated'

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 10:31am
Milwaukee's fire chief says a firefighter who suffered a bullet graze wound to the head while responding to a medical call didn't realized he had been injured until after he took care of his patient.

Milwaukee police find 2 people dead in street

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 6:35am
Milwaukee police are investigating a double fatal shooting.

Silver Alert issued for elderly couple

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 2:53am
Police are looking for a missing elderly couple. Clifford and Viola Rechlin haven't been seen for a few days.

Milwaukee minister suggests bringing in National Guard to stop violence

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 11:34pm
A Milwaukee church leader told WISN 12 News reporter Ben Hutchison that bringing in the National Guard may be the solution to stopping it.

Milwaukee beach closings double, advisories up

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:23pm
WISN 12 News has learned e-coli levels have been unusually high this year at Milwaukee beaches

Milwaukee woman loses two children to gun violence

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:15pm
Two of her children would have celebrated birthdays later this month, but instead, a Milwaukee mother has to bury her daughter and son months apart.

Bike for girl with special needs stolen out of family garage

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 7:16pm
A bike specially outfitted for a girl with spina bifida is stolen over the weekend and her family is furious. 

Teen accused of shooting, killing 14-year-old near lakefront will remain in custody

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:08pm
A 15-year-old suspect in the shooting near the lakefront Friday night appears in court Monday afternoon.

'Save Our Bucks' campaign heats up

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:05pm
A campaign backing a new Bucks arena in Milwaukee is heating up online.

Germantown police search for driver in hit-and-run crash

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 2:19pm
Germantown police are searching for people involved in a crash Monday morning.

Standing water slows traffic on I-94 near State Fair Park

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 1:47pm
Department of Transportation officials said standing water is slowing traffic on Interstate 94.

Strong storms possible Monday afternoon

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:11am
Much of Southeastern Wisconsin is in a slight risk for severe weather Monday afternoon.

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