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SWAT Team Responds To Sheboygan County Home

A Cedar Grove man entered an 8 hour standoff with authorities Thursday night.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:24:12 CST

Candidate For Governor Offers Controversial Plan To Fix MPS

Milwaukee County Executive, and Republican candidate for governor, Scott Walker announced a plan Thursday to fix Milwaukee Public Schools by breaking up the district into 10 to 12 smaller districts.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:38:43 CST

Sex Offender Received Real Estate License

Being a registered sex offender doesn't mean the state won't grant someone a business license.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:55:41 CST

Silent Protest Commences On UWM's Campus

A much quieter protest commenced Thursday after 16 protesters were arrested on UWM's campus last week.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:37:54 CST

Lawmakers Debate State Sex Offender Residency Ordinance

Milwaukee area residents and officials packed a hearing in Madison Thursday to debate residency restrictions for sex offenders.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:47:55 CST

Images: Robotic Competition At U.S. Cellular Arena

Teams compete in the FIRST Robotics 2010 Wisconsin Regional Competition

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:57:35 CST

School Cafe Helps Special Education Students Gain Valuable Skills

A new café funded by federal stimulus money allows special education students in Brown Deer to gain valuable life skills.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:18:29 CST

Rising River Levels Threaten Kenosha County Homes

The combination of rain and melting snow has caused the Fox River to rise in Kenosha County, threatening the homes along the shore in New Munster.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:48 CST

Wisconsin Job Fair Helps Veterans Find Jobs

A job fair for Wisconsin veterans was held today in Madison.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:54:23 CST

Woman Charged With Homicide, Accused Of Providing Prescription Drugs

A Germantown woman charged with homicide on suspicion of selling prescription drugs to a woman who later overdosed may be responsible for at least two more deaths.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:42:47 CST

Supporters Urge Lawmakers to Approve Regional Transit Bill

Labor and business leaders joined local elected officials for a symbolic bus ride today.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:01 CST

Tougher Punishment Pending For Online Predators

A new plan designed to help protect children from online predators will create tougher punishment for offenders.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:50:18 CST

Dodge County Parents Accused Of Starving Daughter To Stand Trial

Kathryn and Kenneth Kreier are accused of locking the family's refrigerators, freezers,and cupboards to make sure the their daughter did not eat.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:30 CST

Suspicious Device Detonated In Pewaukee

A suspicious device is detonated in Pewaukee on Thursday afternoon.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:15 CST