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  • One-on-One Sheriff David Clarke calls himself the peoples voice

    He's one of the most controversial public figures in Milwaukee. Now, in his 11th year as Milwaukee County sheriff, David Clarke has evolved into an outspoken critic of the political status ...

  • Brewers Braun SURG group create childrens fund

    Braun and those in attendance helped raise money for the SURG Restaurant Group Fund for Children. The money will go toward providing games, toys and comforting items for kids at Froedtert Hospital. In a news release, officials at the SURG Group said, "Grants from the fund will be used for the purchase of toys, videos, games and other needs for children in the emergency room or waiting rooms ...

  • Shorewood family fights penalties for late property taxes

    WISN 12 News investigative reporter Colleen Henry reports on a story in which the two collide -- a near-death experience that results in penalties and interest, a dilemma many could face, and one Shorewood family is fighting to change. Jane Kramer's parents bought their Shorewood home 46 years ago. She lost her dad two years ago. In January, she nearly lost her mom. "She was ...

  • Store owner offers $2000 reward for info on shooters

    A Milwaukee convenience store owner still recovering from gunshot wounds he suffered during an armed robbery of his store in February is now offering a $2,000 reward to find the two men ...

  • DPW would bend night parking rules with a catch

    The people in charge of parking tickets have a plan that will be good news for drivers who park on city streets, though the I-TEAM has learned providing better "customer service" comes at a price that may not be ...

Movie Review

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [Blu-Ray]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [Blu-Ray]

While the title would seem to suggest a story of relative modesty, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is anything but. Running nearly three hours in length and spanning some 80 years of American history, from World War I to Hurricane Katrina, ... ...

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  • Is the city of Milwaukee making good on its pothole promise

    MILWAUKEE - If you drive in Milwaukee, you're in for a bumpy ride. North side resident Carol Washington says, "They're horrible. Everywhere I go it's, 'bam bam.'" UWM student Jackson Westover adds, "It stops the music even sometimes." Sometimes it's even worse. Like on the south side, where a man nearly lost control of his car when the ...

  • The next generation in high-tech disaster help

    MILWAUKEE - Lori Cheek always hoped she'd never have to use her disaster kit. Then, a storm hit. She recalls, "There was no power. There was no phone signal. I couldn't get on the internet." Thankfully, Lori had food, water and a solar-powered radio. "If I can't get in touch with anyone, I can at least know what's going on around me, find a safe place to ...

  • Air Soft guns cause brief scare and lock down at Mayville schools

    MAYVILLE - There was panic in Dodge County Wednesday after two schools were locked down. It all started with a call to a 911 operator: "What’s the location of the emergency?" "Mayville," said the caller, "and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them pull a shotgun out of the trunk." The call sent law enforcement scrambling and left Carrie Helmrick ...

  • Wisconsins tornado alley is just miles away

    STURTEVANT - You might not know Wisconsin has it's own "Tornado Alley". Renee Bauman has seen her share of tornadoes at her home in Sturtevant. "We had a lot of tree damage," she said. "We lost our power for several days." Her home was right in the crosshairs of two tornadoes. She was in her basement on Oct. 26, 2010 when a twister touched down. ...

  • Baldwin decries economic imbalance political disconnect

    Washington, D.C. -- In her maiden speech from the Senate floor Wednesday, freshman Democrat Tammy Baldwin decried what she called a disconnect "between the content of the debate here in Washington and the concerns of hardworking people in places like Wisconsin." Baldwin said her constituents "feel like our economic system is tilted towards those at the top," and see ...

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