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Douglas County Jail Collecting Warm Clothing

Officials at the Douglas County Jail say something as simple as warm clothing is important for personal dignity -- and even survival. Deputies are collecting jackets, sweatshirts, thick winter socks, ...

Entire Country Suffering From Flu -- Including All Of Wisconsin

Some health officials say the current flu outbreak is the most widespread problem they have ever experienced. Wisconsin State Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Tom Haupt says all 50 states are being ...

Wisconsin Native 1 Of 2 Commanders Facing Criminal Charges

A Wisconsin native is one of several Naval officers facing criminal charges in fatal accidents involving two ships. Commander Bryce Benson is from Green Bay and a graduate of Marquette University. He ...

Former Milwaukee Swimming Pool Lifeguard Charged With Sex Crimes

A former lifeguard at a Milwaukee County swimming pool is charged with more than one dozen sex crimes. Police say the evidence was found on 23-year-old Jared Weber's laptop by an ex-girlfriend. She do...

Woman Dragged By Thief While Trying To Retrieve Stolen Wallet

Madison police say a 35-year-old woman was dragged for a short distance while she tried to retrieve her stolen wallet early Tuesday. Her name hasn't been released. Investigators say the incident happe...

Manitowoc Remains Optimistic Despite Another Company Defection

Local economic officials say the Manitowoc unemployment rate is still low and industries like health care, plastics and food production are strong. Although the departure of another once-major employe...

Manitowoc Man Charged with 6th OWI After Car Accident

A 48-year-old Manitowoc man charged with his 6th OWI is free on $1000 cash bail. A causing injury enhancer was also added to the charge against Kenneth R. Root. Police responded to the scene of a two-...

Jury Takes Only 30 Minutes To Find Bancroft Man Guilty

A Portage County jury took just 30 minutes to find a Bancroft man guilty of negligent homicide Tuesday. Fifty-nine-year-old Scott Sawyer was on trial for causing a crash which killed his best friend n...

Former Milwaukee County Prosecutors Accused Of Misconduct

Two former Milwaukee County prosecuting attorneys are charged with misconduct in public office. Kristin Schrank is accused of dismissing a criminal case after lying about it. The dismissal was first q...

Eau Claire Tailer Park Standoff Ends After Several Hours

Eau Claire police say a standoff at a mobile home park ended Tuesday at 5:30 p-m after several hours. Police were called to the location about a fight involving several people. Other residents of the ...