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Bucks arena funding proposal heads back to lawmakers

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 8:17am
A proposed $500 million arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is back up before Wisconsin lawmakers.

Overnight shooting involves first responder

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:22am
An overnight shooting in Milwaukee involved an emergency first responder.

3 injured in Sunday crash

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 8:44pm
A car was split in half in a car crash in Dodge County.

Alleged wrong-way freeway driver arrested Sunday

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 6:08pm
Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on charges of DUI after deputies stopped him for driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

Bus drivers' union to announce next steps at early morning news conference

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 5:50pm
James Macon, president of the union for Milwaukee County bus drivers, said he will announce what the union’s next plans are regarding its next contract Monday morning at 3 a.m.

Pet food containing Listeria recalled

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 4:10pm
Pet food maker Stella & Chewy's is recalling some of its products because a routine test found Listeria in a sample of its freeze-dried chicken patties for dogs.

3 killed, 2 injured in Milwaukee shootings

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 8:16am
Three people were killed and two people were injured in separate shootings Saturday in Milwaukee, police said.

Woman's body pulled from Oconomowoc Lake

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 8:51pm
Police said the body of a 42-year-old woman was pulled from the north side of Oconomowoc Lake around 9 a.m. Saturday.

Person of interest in custody for East Side shooting

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 7:55pm
Police took a person of interest possibly connected to the fatal shooting of a teenager into custody Saturday.

Gov. Walker: Open Records law change proposal will be dropped

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 3:47pm
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he and GOP legislative leaders have agreed to completely remove a part of the proposed state budget that would severely roll back the state's open records laws.

Packers player Andrew Quarless arrested in Fla.

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 1:44pm
Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been arrested for allegedly firing two shots into the air during an argument.

Boy, 14, fatally shot on Milwaukee's east side

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 12:39am
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday night over an apparent fight over a girl on Facebook, police say.

Burglars smash van into sporting goods store only to find owner waiting

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 5:23pm
Thieves drove a van into the Bouchard's Sporting Goods store early Friday morning, but they met some unexpected resistance.

Girl, 6, rats out father to police

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 4:05pm
When Scott Birk was caught shoplifting, his claims of innocence were shot down by his daughter, according to police.

Woman found dead in car in Kenosha

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 3:17pm
A woman is found dead early Friday morning in the back of a car in Kenosha. 

Ed Flynn to serve another term as Milwaukee police chief

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 1:33pm
Edward Flynn will remain as Milwaukee’s police chief.

Fireworks will cause some road closures

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 12:52pm
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office will be closing Lincoln Memorial Drive and the Hoan Bridge at times Friday

Milwaukee County says bus rides will be free Monday

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 12:44pm
Riders can take the bus for free Monday in Milwaukee County.

Wisconsin man threatens to 'take out' Obama

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 11:26am
A Wisconsin man is being detained in a mental health facility after authorities say he told a security guard he planned to kill President Barack Obama.

State Republicans vote to limit public access to government records

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 9:28am
Nearly all records created by state and local government officials, including bill drafts and communications with staff, would not be subject to the Wisconsin open records law under a sweeping surprise change Republicans introduced in committee Thursday as an amendment to the state budget.

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