Bayside — A public hearing on a proposal to turn the former Pandl's Restaurant into a synagogue and community center is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday before the village Plan Commission. The Village Board will discuss the proposal at 6 p.m. Thursday. Congregation Ahavat Yisrael now operates The Shul Center, 383 W. Brown Deer Road, from rented space at the Audubon Court shopping center. Full Story »
A former Milwaukee police lieutenant was charged Friday with drug and obstruction offenses, according to a criminal complaint. Keith Mario Eccher, 46, is charged with two misdemeanors: possession of cocaine and obstructing police. If convicted, he faces up to one year and nine months in jail. Eccher is set to make his initial appearance in court Friday afternoon. Full Story »
A Milwaukee Fire Department battalion chief was hurt Friday morning when a taxi hit his fire department vehicle as he headed to the scene of a gas leak. The collision happened at 7:57 a.m., according to the fire department. Battalion 2 Chief Alonzo Chapman was traveling in a fire department SUV to the scene of the natural gas leak, running his red lights and sirens, when he ran into heavy ... Full Story »
Green Bay — Some Wisconsin communities that have installed high efficiency traffic lights are discovering the energy-saving bulbs are a hazard in a snow storm. City officials say the LED lights use less electricity and don't give off enough heat to melt ice or snow. So when the snow falls and the wind blows, the traffic lights are obscured. That's led to some traffic crashes at intersections ... Full Story »
Milwaukee taxpayers could spend more time waiting in line at City Hall or on the phone to the city treasurer's office for the next few weeks - because their elected officials were trying to hold down the size of the property tax bills in their hands, City Treasurer Wayne Whittow says. Full Story »
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Firefighters knock down blaze quickly in apartment complex Full Story »
WE Energies now says all power has been restored Full Story »
Suspects try to take off in a cab Full Story »
A Milwaukee school teacher is ticketed for cutting off a 7-year-old girl's braid in class. Full Story »
The festival of Hanukkah starts Friday at sundown. Full Story »
Thanksgiving dinner for $2.50 a person? Wal-Mart's making it happen. More Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors. Full Story »
BROOKFIELD, Wis. -- A city of Brookfield police officer was struck by a hit-and-runner driver early Friday morning. Full Story »
A Milwaukee fire vehicle and a taxi cab collid on the city's north side. Full Story »
An 18-year-old Sheboygan student was charged Friday with misdemeanor battery for allegedly punching a classmate after a poor performance in a basketball game. Full Story »
A month after being shot in the back during the Fort Hood shooting spree, Pfc. Amber Bahr of rural Random Lake says life has settled down but is still far from normal. Full Story »
APPLETON A 27-year-old Appleton man is being held in jail on a $100,000 cash bond on charges stemming from the sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl to whom he promised ice cream. Full Story »
A 19-year-old Sheboygan woman will spend a year in jail for orchestrating an attack and robbery that left a 25-year-old hospitalized, according to court records released Friday. Full Story »
A 23-year-old restaurant manager is facing charges after allegedly stealing from a north-side sandwich shop because he didnt get as many hours as he wanted. Full Story »
Dozens of teenage driving students left in the cold The Absolute Driving Academy in Menomonee Falls shut its doors Tuesday after taking money from more than 45 teens and their parents. Full Story »
If you have children on your Christmas shopping "to do" list, there are eco-friendly options for you. And all of those tested in this story cost less than $25. Full Story »
Partners provide clothing, shelter to hundreds The Salvation Army provides clothing and shelter to hundreds of people all year long. This winter, it wants to make sure kids have hats and mittens. That's where the Milwaukee Wave comes in. Full Story »
Doyle's speeches will highlight state, tribal energy innovations Gov. Jim Doyle has a full slate when he travels to the United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen next week. Full Story »
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents have questioned some of the young Americans arrested in Pakistan as U.S. investigators gather evidence that could lead to a conspiracy charge against them, an American official and another person familiar with the case said Friday. Full Story »
A City of Brookfield Police officer was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning. He remains in the hospital under observation. Full Story »
Every day on Live at 3:00, we have a segment called "Sound Off," where you can give us your take on a topic. Full Story »
A new report says taxes levied by Wisconsin schools is up 6 percent this year due primarily to state budget cuts. Full Story »
ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and the man accused of secretly making nude videos of her will come face-to-face next week in a Los Angeles courtroom when the Illinois insurance executive enters an expected guilty plea. Full Story »
This week brought the first major snow of winter 2009-10 to Wisconsin. It also brought Packers Coach Mike McCarthy the chance to not only show off his much-beloved snowblower, but to help out his neighbors. Full Story »
Which photo is deserving of the title, "Photo of the Week"?Check out the photo gallery at left, and vote in the pollbelow! Full Story »
CALEDONIA - An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in anOctober home invasion here, while warrants have been issued for twoothers. Full Story »
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RACINE - The peace obelisk on Monument Square was originallyplaced on the spot where the Nativity was supposed to go and wasput up before going through proper city procedure. Full Story »
December 02, 2009 | 01:28 PM Elkhorn — A Delavan drug dealer who was caught with large quantities of cocaine and methampetamine was sentenced Nov. 30 to 12 years in prison. Full Story »
The office - Back in September, after Aaron Rodgers completed a fourth quarter comeback to beat the Bears at Lambeau, I was convinced the Bears would get their revenge and cream the Packers at Soldier Field. Full Story »
December 09, 2009 | 09:48 AM Every November and early December, there are budget hearings held by local municipalities. At each of these meetings, there are people who complain about the taxes. Full Story »
December 09, 2009 | 10:29 AM There's no school, some businesses are closed and the roads are filled with snow rather than people in their vehicles on the way to work. Full Story »
December 09, 2009 | 10:15 AM Local law enforcement officers are on the hunt for a man who brandished a semi-automatic weapon and demanded OxyContin from a downtown store. Full Story »
The schedule is stacked this weekend. UW-Whitewater tries to clinch another title berth, WIsconsin and Marquette renew their annual rivalry and the Bucks, Admirals and Wave are home, too. And of course, it all comes to a head Sunday, when the Packers and Bears renew acquaintances for the 179th time, at noon at Soldier Field. Full Story »
It's been quite a week for environmental issues, the agencies that deal with them on our behalf and for we taxpayers in these here parts. Full Story »
In conjunction with photographers all over the country, Milwaukee photographers will be shooting family portraits for local families in need. Just in time for the holidays, families and individuals can stop in Saturday to have a portrait taken and receive a free 8 x 10 in. print to take home. Full Story »
Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take some time to think about those less fortunate and consider a donation to one of the following local organizations.Whether you're looking to give toys, food, your time or a cash donation, there are several Milwaukee area groups working to better the community with your support. Full Story »
Nearly two weeks after he left Channel 12, Lance Hill gets a chance to explain his departure to the viewers who've watched him for 10 years. ... George Stephanopoulos goes to "GMA."... And, Adam Sandler celebrates Hanukkah. Full Story »
Watertown resident Joe Ready has taken out nomination papers with the intention of running for the 2nd District aldermanic position on the common council. Full Story »
JEFFERSON - Following a Country-side Home union vote this week against concessions that might have allowed the county to retain control of the home for the aged as a cooperative, plans continue to move ahead swiftly to sell the facility into privatization. Full Story »
The acquisition of the Health and Wellness Center of Watertown by the YMCA at Pabst Farms of Oconomowoc is moving forward and could be consummated by the end of the year, according to Tim Roets, president of the local health and wellness center board. Full Story »
This week's first substantial snowstorm of the season dumped from 8 inches of snow in Jefferson County to over a foot in northwestern Dodge County. Full Story »
Golfers who used to need to commute to work on their game during the winter months have a new option right here in Watertown with the opening of the Wisconsin Clubhouse, an indoor driving range and learning center. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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