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Could Brookfield lake become a dump
BROOKFIELD - Buried beyond the trees of Debbie Hanson’s Brookfield backyard is a quiet oasis; a lone lake in an old quarry. "I bought this house because of what’s back there. Nothing’s back there but the nature." But the area could soon lose its peacefulness. A contractor with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Super Excavators, plans to buy the ...
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State Assembly delays budget work after 15 minutes of debate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Assembly has adjourned after debating the state budget for only 15 minutes. The Assembly is scheduled to resume debate at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and vote at 5:30 p.m. Action was delayed on Tuesday while lawmakers waited for a Republican-sponsored amendment that makes a series of changes to the two-year spending plan. Republican Speaker Robin Vos says the changes ...
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Wisconsin Air National Guard plane has in-air emergency
A KC-135 aircraft from the Wisconsin Air National Guard 128th Refueling Group has been diverted to a U.S. Air Force Reserve base in Indiana because of an in-air emergency, WTMJ-TV (Channel ...
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New report identifies rivers in which Asian carp might thrive
a federal report released Tuesday says the Milwaukee River might be worth keeping an eye on. Previous research indicated Asian carp needed free-flowing rivers about 62 miles long to successfully reproduce, because the fish require river currents to keep their eggs afloat for an extended period or they will settle on the bottom and die. The new report says that rivers as short as 16 miles have ...
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128th Refueling Wing plane has in-air emergency
A B-2 Spirit Multi Roll bomber approaches a KC-135 belonging to the 128th Air Refueling Wing Tanker to take on fuel over Kansas Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Milwaukee, ...
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Drivers to find laneramp closures in Marquette interchange I-4394
MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says that drivers will need to pay attention as crews work on Milwaukee freeway lanes and ramps for extended hours for the next few days. According to the DOT, construction will lead to closures of: - I-94 eastbound ramp to I-43/94 southbound (7:00 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, 12:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Saturday morning) - I-43 ...
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Tips for starting a small business
MILWAUKEE - This is National Small Business Week and now would be a great time to visit the website for the Small Business Administation at SBA.gov. This site has a lot of great information about things like how to create a business plan, qualify for government contracts, get online training, and connecting to local resources. In addition, throughout the week, they will be offering live and ...
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Number of Town of Jackson polluted wells hits 39
TOWN OF JACKSON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin environmental officials say the number of wells contaminated by a 2012 gasoline pipeline spill continues to grow in the Town of ...
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Two motorcycles involved in crash on I-94
MILWAUKEE - Two motorcycles have been involved in a crash on I-94 Tuesday afternoon. Both riders were hospitalized, with one for what were described as serious head injuries. It happened near 84th Street.in the eastbound lanes at around 3:00 p.m. TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned that the one bike slammed on its brakes due to traffic backups in the area and went down. That bike took out another ...
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Recruiting Austin Kafentzis commits to Gary Andersen Wisconsin
MADISON – After working out with Wisconsin coaches, Jordan High quarterback Austin Kafentzis realized he didn’t need two more years to decide where he wants to play college football. The highly recruited junior will play for the Badgers. ';He realized this is the place for him,'; said Kyle Kafentzis. ';He always loved Wisconsin, and the Big 10 is where I always ...
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Wisconsin Senate passes venture capital bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Senate has passed legislation that would invest millions of dollars in public money in Wisconsin startups despite criticism that it only targets limited ...
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Pewaukee raises enough to hold 2013 fireworks
PEWAUKEE - The City of Pewaukee will be able to hold its July 4 fireworks after all. Initially, the committee which organizes the event said that because of funding issues, they'd have to cancel for this year. Then, North Shore Bank agreed to match donations for the event up to $3,500. Within two weeks, it raised that amount and donated it to the fireworks group, which means the ...
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Former bank president indicted on 18 federal charges
MILWAUKEE - The former president of the Plymouth, Wis. branch of Community Bank and Trust has been indicted on one-and-a-half dozen federal charges of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney's office says David Langemak, 41, could face up to 540 years in prison and $18 million in fines if he is convicted on all charges. The indictment claims that Langemak made up to $250,000 in unauthorized ...
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Wauwatosa skate park dedicated to 13-year-old up for approval Tuesday
WAUWATOSA - A skate park in Wauwatosa may soon be closer to reality as the city's common council votes Tuesday night on whether to approve its portion of the funding for the 8,000 square foot facility. The $240,000 price tag would be split into thirds, with $80,000 each coming from three places: the city if it's approved at Tuesday's meeting, fundraising by Tosa Skateboarders ...
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Bear mauls man outside Wisconsin cabin
A man attacked by a black bear in northwestern Wisconsin is recovering at a hospital in the Twin Cities. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the man was attacked Monday about 9:30 p.m. while out in his yard near Shell Lake. DNR carnivore specialist David MacFarland says the man's dog apparently had initiated contact with the bear before the man was attacked. MacFarland said ...
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Catholic religious order opens abuse files
NEW YORK -; A Roman Catholic religious order based in the Midwest is releasing an unusually candid report admitting it failed victims of clergy sex ...
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New information reveals missing girl may have taken part in bank robbery
Educator's Credit Union employee Jessica Benson's bank was robbed just days before she disappeared, and police now think she may have had something to do with ...
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How to find a last-minute room for Harleys anniversary
Parks in Milwaukee Co. may be used as campgrounds during Harley's anniversary party BROOKFIELD - With Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary celebration just over two months away, hotels are filling up fast. A local group is hoping to help travelers find last-minute rooms for their stay. The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association has set up a page ...
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22-year-old mom charged with homicide in infants death
MILWAUKEE - A 22-year-old mother from Milwaukee is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of her 7-day-old son. According to the criminal complaint, Brandy Payne got upset with the baby's father, who told her he didn't want to help with the baby, and that he didn't think the baby was his. Payne then allegedly raised the baby above her head and threw him to the ...
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Boy accused of helping kill friends great-grandmother thought it was a joke
The 14-year-old boy accused of helping to kill his friend's great-grandmother last year said he didn't think they were actually going to go through with it, according to the Sheboygan ...
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Milwaukee mom charged with killing her week-old baby
A 22-year-old woman was charged Wednesday in the death of her week-old infant and stands accused of throwing her baby on the kitchen floor. Brandy Payne of Milwaukee is charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Her son, Michael A. Johnson III, was born June 6 and died Thursday from massive head trauma at a residence in the 3100 block of N. 13th St., police said. His death ...
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Wisconsin a top 9 state in reducing youth incarceration
Wisconsin won kudos Tuesday from two national advocacy groups in a report on efforts to reduce the numbers of incarcerated youths. The number dropped 43% from 2001 to 2010, more the the national average of 39%, according to "The Comeback States" released today by ...
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Capuchins admit mishandling Wisconsin sex abuse cases in new audit
In what's being touted as a first of its kind voluntary airing of a Catholic religious order's culpability in the church's sexual abuse crisis, a branch of the Capuchin Franciscans on ...
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Burnett County man mauled in rare black bear attack
A man doing yard work in Burnett County in northwestern Wisconsin was mauled by a black bear, said the state Department of Natural Resources. The injuries were serious and the man was taken by helicopter to a hospital in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the DNR said. The incident Monday night started when the man's dog tangled with the bear. The man tried to intervene and was mauled. The ...
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Wisconsin Senate approves WEDC board term limits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill that would limit terms for board members at Gov. Scott Walker's troubled quasi-public jobs ...
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