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  • Couple charged in horse farm neglect to appear in court

    David and Paula White face multiple counts when nearly 70 animals were found buried on their Pleasant Prairie property. Investigators found more than two dozen animals in sick and starved conditions on the couple's farm April 9. A second search warrant on April 30 led to the discovery of the buried animals. "For horses, this is probably one of the worst cases I've seen ...

  • Moose International Convention gathers in Milwaukee

    Moose International Convention , with an estimated 8,000 Lodge and Chapter leaders of the Moose fraternal and service organization coming to Milwaukee, begins today through next Wednesday. This year, the Moose will celebrate the 100th anniversary ...

  • Ex-Scott Walker aide begins short jail stay for 2nd OWI offense

    pleaded guilty Wednesday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court to her second OWI offense, reversing her plea from a week earlier. Judge John Siefert sentenced Tieman to 20 days confinement starting no later than June 3, took away her driving privileges for a year and imposed a $950 fine. She was granted work-release privileges to seek a job and to get alcohol or drug treatment. ...

  • Storms slam recovering Oklahoma City area

    The torrential showers drenched fields of debris where homes and schools stood before Monday's massive tornado. The National Weather Service warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could send remnants of precious possessions flying through the air -- again. The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Oklahoma City area, including Moore, and a flash flood warning as ...

  • Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when travelling during the Memorial Day weekend. The state Department of Transportation says construction works on most major Wisconsin highways will be suspended starting from noon on Friday to 6 a.m. next Tuesday. Officials say while most lanes through work zones will remain clear, drivers may ...

Movie Review

The Pink Panther (2006)

The Pink Panther (2006)

Theres no exact formula or science to explain this particular cinematic phenomenon, but its hard to deny that certain recurring movie characters can sustain revolving actors playing the role, while there are others that are so deeply and fundamentally associated with a particula ... ...

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  • Wis. committee to decide on DOJ solicitor general

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Legislature's budget committee is poised to decide whether to create a solicitor general's office within the state Justice Department. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he needs the office to handle complicated cases and oversee appeals. Gov. Scott Walker's 2013-15 executive budget devotes $960,500 in general purpose revenue to fund five positions in ...

  • Milwaukee man recovering from gunshot wounds

    A 30-year-old Milwaukee man is expected to recover from gunshot wounds he received Wednesday night, Milwaukee police said Thursday morning. The man was shot about 8:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of N. 20th Lane. No suspects are in custody. Milwaukee Police Department District 5 and Central Investigations Division are investigating. To see the latest crime news and view an interactive map of ...

  • LaForce sells residential hardware division

    Madison-based LaForce Inc. sold its decorative hardware division which will move to a new location and be renamed Inspiration Hardware. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. LaForce is one of the country's largest distributors of commercial doors and ...

  • Madison design firm Zebradog snags international award

    Madison-based design firm, Zebradog, has won top honors for corporate communications in the Digital Screenmedia Association's annual Industry Excellence contest. The firm's high-tech exhibit recently was installed on the walls of Saudi Aramco's North American headquarters in ...

  • Legislators to discuss gathering DNA upon arrests

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Legislature's powerful finance committee is expected to review Gov. Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime. Right now Wisconsin collects DNA only from convicted felons and sex offenders. Walker's executive budget lays out nearly $6 million for the initiative. The money largely would come from ...

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