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A second Milwaukee owner says his stolen Subaru was crushed at a Green Bay Ave scrapyard; police say they're investigating while state rules let yards accept a bill of sale and ID.
State prosecutors allege Debbie Long billed Medicaid for fabricated care, received more than $2 million and laundered proceeds into local businesses and luxury purchases. She faces five felony counts.
A Milwaukee healthcare worker was seriously injured near Columbia St. Mary's Hospital early Monday. Police say a suspect is in custody and charges will be referred to the county DA.
Kenosha police are searching for 31-year-old Jonathan Taylor after he walked away from the Kenosha Correctional Center Tuesday afternoon.
An Eau Claire County deputy shot and killed a person who fled a three‑car crash in the Town of Union. The Wisconsin DOJ’s DCI is investigating and will review bodycam footage.
Milwaukee County warns of a spike in scam texts and calls demanding payment; officials say don’t click links and verify with county numbers.
Testimony began May 4 as jurors weigh allegations that a former Pewaukee bus driver sexually assaulted preschool-age students. Prosecutors say bus surveillance footage will be central.
A 61-year-old man riding a mobility scooter died after being struck at 18th and Taylor in Racine on Monday. Police say an 84-year-old driver stayed and is cooperating.
A judge dropped charges in the Walker's Point hit-and-run after key witnesses failed to appear at trial. The injured cyclist continues recovering while prosecutors weigh next steps.
A predawn blaze on Milwaukee's East Side left two homes uninhabitable and displaced residents; the American Red Cross is assisting those affected.
Detectives and a forensics van were processing a reported shooting near 40th and Brown on Tuesday morning; authorities have released few details so far.
A suspect fired at officers during an attempted arrest Monday night in Kenosha, triggering a standoff near 50th and 14th; no officers were struck.
A 9-year-old was hospitalized after being struck near 76th and Carmen; neighbors rushed to help and a 25-year-old driver was arrested.
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