An Adams County man convicted of killing his mother, leaving her body in the woods and using her credit cards while authorities searched for her for four months was sentenced to life in prison Friday.
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For most people, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans,...
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The Milwaukee Brewers' 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night was marred by the ninth-inning injury suffered by closer Jim Henderson.
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Marco Estrada allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings while Alex Gonzalez provided the offense with a two-run double as the Brewers beat the Pirates, but saw closer Jim Henderson leave with an injury in the process.
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A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired National Football League quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled.
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Because of serious roof problems, Esperanza Unida has moved its operations out of a building at 1329 W. National Ave. to one that it owns at 611 W. National Ave.
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James “Maggie” Megellas took out a German tank during World War II, and now supporters are trying to get him the Medal of Honor.
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Freshman Bryton Guckenberg crushed a two-out homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give UW-Stevens Point a 6-5 victory over Manchester in the NCAA Division III World Series Friday night at Fox Cities Stadium.
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Boaters on the Fox River this season were warned by officials in Brown County Friday to use caution while dredging operations on the river are being conducted, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette.
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Jurors in the criminal trial of Vernon Hershberger are set to begin their deliberations tonight on charges that he operated an unlicensed retail store -- that sold raw milk and other products -- from a farm in Loganville.
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The parent company of AnchorBank said Friday its loss widened in the final quarter of its fiscal year as interest income on loans dropped and revenue from the sale of loans decreased.
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The state wouldmore than double the cut in income tax rates proposed by Gov. Scott Walker, cutting rates by an additional $450 million over two years and eliminating a score of seldom-used credits, under an overhaul of the tax system offered by a key...
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Local eco-friendly music festival Rock the Green will not be returning this September after losing its title sponsor.
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The Milwaukee Brewers did some more juggling with regard to their pitching staff on Friday, placing starter Hiram Burgos on the 15-day disabled list with a right-shoulder impingement and reinstating reliever Tom Gorzelanny from the DL.
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Friday’s Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and No. 4 was like catching up with dear friends.
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The Milwaukee Brewers open an important three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at Miller Park with something of an interesting lineup.
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From the big parade in Milwaukee to your backyard cookout to touching remembrances around the state, help us document Memorial Day weekend in Wisconsin by sharing your photos.
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Milwaukee police released video Friday of two suspects wanted in a May 18 robbery at a Popeyes restaurant.
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A decade after shedding geography from its name, a community bank based in Ixonia is embracing it again.
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NEW YORK (AP) The stock market headed slightly lower Friday, keeping on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
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A more than half-century-old advocacy group for Wisconsin’s public university students says it will be crippled by a vote taken Thursday night by the Legislature’s budget committee.
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If you're a parent or a Boy Scout who's participated in the debate about the Boy Scouts of America's new policy of allowing openly gay scouts in its troops, and would like to share your perspective, please send an email to lmulvany@jrn.com with your...
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Milwaukee’s police chief decries ‘partisan’ decisions to kill a community policing grant and set in motion the departure of the state crime lab.
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Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio made some candid comments about the team on Fox Sports Wisconsin's telecast of the Brewers' blowout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park on Wednesday.
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Flynn Robinson, an original member of the Milwaukee Bucks, has died at age 72.
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Brian Wardle will keep his job at UW-Green Bay men’s basketball coach, but university outlines actions it will take.
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With blistering criticism, Police Chief Edward Flynn on Friday blasted the Legislature for what he called “gratuitous” decisions that killed a community policing grant for his department and set in motion the departure of the state crime lab in Milwaukee....
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The Superstars of Comedy show at the Riverside Theater tonight has been canceled "due to unforeseen conflicts," according to show organizers.
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The landmark resolution ending the Boy Scouts of America's ban on openly gay scouts passed with the support of a majority of board members from the Milwaukee area, though divisions over the policy remain.
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A 14-year-old Milwaukee boy was sexually assaulted Thursday by a 28-year-old woman who teaches at his school, Milwaukee police said Friday.
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LONDON (AP) Two men were arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft Friday after a U.K. fighter jet was scrambled to divert their plane as it traveled from Pakistan to Britain, officials said. The incident further rattled the U.K. just days after...
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A Franklin woman has been charged with having a sexual affair with a 16-year-old boy she met while helping her husband coach wrestling.
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A 55-year-old woman could face charges after reportedly pulled the hair of a 40-year-old substitute teacher during an argument at a Milwaukee school, Milwaukee police said Friday.
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Attorneys for a man accused of killing a La Crosse photo store owner and his son want charges dismissed, saying police mishandled evidence
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Athleta, a chain store that sells women's active wear, and a new restaurant associated with Sprecher Brewery Inc. are among the new businesses that will open at Bayshore Town Center, it was announced Friday. Athleta, a division of Gap Inc., is opening...
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A defense attorney is raising mental competency issues for the Sturtevant man accused of attacking a fellow restaurant cook with a knife, the Racine Journal Times reports.
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WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring.
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Help honor our Wisconsin heroes this Memorial Day weekend by sharing a photo of loved ones who served in the military. Use the caption field to tell us a little about your hero.
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A Chicago man accused of abusing the 76-year-old Milton man he was supposed to care for is expected in court Friday, the Wisconsin State Journal reports.
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A hiker in the Hixon Forest found some equipment stolen in December from a La Crosse County Sheriff’s deputy’s house, but two guns are still missing
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Homeowners who use Airbnb.com and similar websites to rent rooms to travelers could be operating unlicensed inns, according to the trade group for Wisconsin’s bed and breakfast operators....
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After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over....
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The body of a second fourth grader killed in a landslide at a St. Paul, Minn., park was recovered Thursday, according to the Star Tribune.
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Two channels may be dropped from Fox Valley cable packages because of a dispute between Time Warner Cable and the parent company of the two local stations.
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Douglas County authorities are trying to identify a dog that attacked a couple who were out on a walk with their puppy.
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There's lots going on this weekend before Monday's Memorial Day holiday. Which is at the top of your to-do list?
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Check out Dan Jansen Family Fest, a new sting ray and shark exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and the Family Kite Festival.
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Pine View Campground’s summer season will start Friday and run through the Labor Day weekend, ending on Sept. 2.
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Allouez — More than 100 people have been displaced by an apartment fire in the Green Bay area.
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