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Jun 11, 2019

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of girl in living room

A man accused of firing into a Milwaukee home and killing a 13-year-old girl in her living room abruptly pleaded guilty Tuesday as the second day of testimony at his trial began.

Jun 11, 2019

Wisconsin joining suit to stop $26.5B Sprint-T-Mobile deal

A group of state attorneys general led by New York and California filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to block T-Mobile's $26.5 billion bid for Sprint, citing consumer harm.

Jun 11, 2019

Milwaukee man accused in death of 2-month-old baby

Authorities say a man beat to death an infant who was in the arms of a mother who was the intended target of the blows.

Jun 11, 2019

Bobot to announce run for Milwaukee City attorney

Vincent Bobot — a former police officer, assistant city attorney, municipal judge and most recently a private attorney — will announce his candidacy for Milwaukee City attorney on Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2019

Judge says Racine can divert water for Foxconn

A judge has ruled in favor of Racine's plans to divert millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan for Foxconn Technology Group.

Jun 10, 2019

Man sentenced for threatening to shoot Alabama Guard member

A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man for threatening to shoot a member of the Alabama National Guard.

Jun 10, 2019

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to federal regulation of gun silencers Monday, just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia.

Jun 10, 2019

Reckless homicide charge recommended in Wausau shooting

Wausau police are recommending second-degree reckless homicide charges in a fatal shooting.

Jun 10, 2019

Wisconsin celebrating women’s right to vote

Wisconsin is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the state's ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

Jun 9, 2019

Man sentenced to 70 years for killing 2 teens

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for fatally shooting two teens.

Jun 9, 2019

Proposed city ordinance to fine parents of bullies

A Wisconsin city is considering an ordinance that would impose fines on the parents of young bullies after a viral social media post showed handwritten notes that students sent to a middle school girl urging her to kill herself.

Jun 7, 2019

GOP lawmaker questions flying of gay pride flag in Wisconsin

A Republican state lawmaker says Gov. Tony Evers' order to fly over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the first time a rainbow flag representing gay pride is divisive.

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