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Franchitti wins Indy 500 for the third time

Dario Franchitti won the 96th edition of the Indianapolis 500 motor race on Sunday, placing first in the prestigious race for the third time. The Scotland native and husband of actress Ashley Judd bested a field of 32 other competitors, including a fe...

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 22:32:48 GMT

MPD: Apartment fire 'suspicious'

Milwaukee police are calling an early morning fire at an apartment building "suspicious."

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 20:21:35 GMT

7 hurt in house explosion

A house explosion in Glendale injured seven people.

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 09:21:51 GMT

No-Call registration deadline next week

The quarterly deadline is Thursday for Wisconsin's No-Call List.

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 00:14:35 GMT

Power restored after line failure causes explosions

Power is back on to about 300 WE Energies customers after a line failure led to a series of explosions.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 21:38:48 GMT

Officers prepare for Memorial Day weekend patrols

Law enforcement officers are preparing for an active Memorial Day weekend.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 19:51:58 GMT

Absentee voter's online posts break law

Absentee voters who showed off marked ballots unknowingly broke state law.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 10:38:49 GMT

Student victim of hit-and-run released from hospital

A Milwaukee college student nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver in March has returned home after two months in the hospital.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 00:09:26 GMT

Milwaukee extends absentee voting hours through holiday weekend

With the recall election 11 day away, one area absentee ballot polling place will stay open through the Memorial Day weekend because of the high demand.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 00:08:15 GMT

Gas prices ease in time for holiday weekend

Gas prices in Wisconsin have taken a rare tumble as Memorial Day approaches. But with the price still over $3.60 per gallon, some travelers will again stay close to home to save money.

Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 00:08:00 GMT