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Wisconsin and New York launch the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season, with increased patrols and enforcement of traffic laws.
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Zund America, Inc. agrees to pay $2.3 million to settle claims of providing false information to secure a PPP loan, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern Wisconsin.
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The NWS in Milwaukee issued a warning for severe winter weather, with temperatures plunging and a mix of rain and freezing rain expected. Residents are advised to prepare for the harsh conditions.
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The Humboldt penguins at the Milwaukee County Zoo are back on display after a multimillion-dollar renovation of their habitat, featuring a larger pool and enhanced visitor viewing experiences.
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Five individuals, including a former Milwaukee woman and her family, were killed in a murder-suicide incident in DeKalb County, Georgia, by her boyfriend.
A man from Minnesota, previously convicted of soliciting a child, has been indicted for attempting to sexually exploit what he believed was a 12-year-old girl online.
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AT&T plans to discontinue traditional landline phone service, moving to modern fiber networks by 2029, but will maintain service in California due to legal requirements.
The Waukesha Police updated on the homicide of Carlos Maldonado, found in a tarp in October. Suspect Kevin Lychwick was arrested and appears in court for the alleged premeditated murder.
Two Milwaukee men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Fond du Lac County when their vehicle failed to stop for a deputy. No injuries were reported, but a squad car was damaged.
Milwaukee's weather foresees a sunny day shifting to colder, cloudier conditions with chances of snow midweek, blustery winds, and slight temperature recovery towards the weekend.
A Racine County Sheriff's sergeant saved an injured dog, Tato, after a hit-and-run. The dog's owner faces high vet bills, and a GoFundMe was set up. The driver involved has not been found.
Milwaukee residents face cold temperatures of 17°F with a wind chill of 6°F. The weather will remain mostly cloudy, with highs near 30°F today and a warmer weekend ahead.
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The WIAA admitted an error that incorrectly excluded Greenfield and Madison West high schools from football playoffs due to problems with a computer program.
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