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Attempted Homicide Case in Manitowoc County Going to Jury
  A "joint jury" trial will begin March 7th in Manitowoc County Circuit Court for two of three Chicago men accused of "attempted homicide and false imprisonment" from an incident in the town of N...
Dec 22, 2017
Wisconsin Rapids Home Invasion Suspect Arrested
Wisconsin Rapids police say they arrested a suspect Thursday on other charges, but they think he was the home invader who shot a man earlier in the week. Fifty-one-year-old homeowner Terry Lafler is h...
Dec 22, 2017
Disturbance at Lambeau Field
Green Bay's police chief says one person is in custody after a disturbance that drew numerous law enforcement and emergency agencies to Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Police say they responded early Frid...
Dec 22, 2017
Endangered Snake May be “Incidentally Taken”
In Sheboygan County, a proposal was brought forth to rebuild an electric transmission line. The biggest issue? The project may result in the "incidental taking" of a rare snake. Incidental take refers...
Dec 22, 2017
Iowa and Wisconsin TV Stations in Legal Trouble
Several TV stations in Iowa and Wisconsin, including one in Green Bay, are caught up in legal action being brought up against the Sinclair Broadcast Group. The $13.3 million fine is for alleged violat...
Dec 22, 2017
Racine Delays Vote On Anti-Bullying Ordinance
The Racine common council will revisit the idea of charging parents a fine if their kids are caught bullying others. The council tabled a vote on the ordinance Wednesday night and set a public hearing...
Dec 22, 2017
No Charges Against Deputy In Fatal Shooting
The Jackson County district attorney's office has determined the deputy who shot a man to death in October acted in self-defense. Deputy Justin Wathke was responding to a domestic disturbance call whe...
Dec 22, 2017
Local FFA Members Receive Grant
Several local members of the FFA were awarded grants recently. Every year the Wisconsin FFA Foundation awards Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grants to a total of 48 Wisconsin FFA members. Th...
Dec 22, 2017
Owen Police Chief Steps Down While Investigation Goes On
Owen Police Chief Andrew Schade turned in his resignation Wednesday while the investigation into misconduct allegations continues. Schade has been on paid administrative leave since September. He was ...
Dec 22, 2017
Wisconsin Unemployment Drops To 3.2 Percent In November
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports today (Thursday) that the state's unemployment rate was three-point-two percent in November. That's the state's lowest unemployment rate in 18...
Dec 22, 2017