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  • State updates plans to rebuild I-94

    MILWAUKEE - The state needs to rebuild I-94 west of downtown Milwaukee between 25th Street and 70th Street. It doesn't plan to put shovels in the ground for years. But it's working now to develop the plan, which will result in changes to the community that surrounds the ...

  • Legislators plan hearing on limiting use of drones

    Madison -- A bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin from using drones unless they have a search warrant or legitimate reason is up for a hearing Wednesday. The bipartisan proposal from Rep. Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before using unmanned aircraft equipped with video or audio recording devices as part of criminal ...

  • Legislature to hold hearings on common core education standards

    Madison -- Advocates and opponents of common core standards for teaching math and English in Wisconsin were gathering for a joint hearing before the Legislature's education committees. While Wednesday's hearing is informational only, critics of the common core standards are calling for a closer look. Dozens of tea party supporters sent lawmakers a letter this week raising concerns ...

  • DOT launches summer travel safety initiatives

    It's part of a series of initiatives by the Department of Transportation to improve safety on Wisconsin roadways. DOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb (GOT'-leeb) says speed is a factor is about 30 percent of traffic fatalities in ...

  • Wisconsin DOT takes to the air to catch speeders

    RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Patrol plans to increase its use of air support this summer to crack down on speeders. It's part of a series of initiatives by the Department of Transportation to improve safety on Wisconsin roadways. DOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb says speed is a factor is about 30 percent of traffic fatalities in Wisconsin. He says the DOT will mobilize the State ...

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The Limey

Steven Soderbergh is a tough director to put your finger on. He exploded onto the scene in 1989 with the indie groundbreaker "sex, lies, and videotape," and his career since then has been a journey of stylistic experimentation across numerous genres. In 1998, he made a bold move toward the mainstream with the uniformly excellent "Out of Sight," in which he energized what could have been a routine ... ...

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  • Stories of hope after Oklahoma tornado

    How you can help tornado victims MOORE, Okla. - In the midst of the tragedy caused by one of the most destructive tornadoes in recorded history, the people of Moore, Oklahoma are revealing hope and resiliency. "We're going to be OK," said a woman with confidence and strength in her voice to TODAY'S TMJ4's Brian Gotter, who returned to his once-home state to show ...

  • Wisconsin Realtors Association Wisconsin home sales and prices continue …

    Wisconsin Realtors Association: Wisconsin home sales and prices continue healthy growth in April 5/21/2013 For More Information Contact: Michael Theo, WRA President CEO, 608-241-2047, mtheo@wra.org or David Clark, Economist, C3 Statistical Solutions and Professor of Economics, Marquette University, 414-803-6537, dclark@c3stats.com MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin existing home sales ...

  • Wisconsin has seen six EF5 tornadoes

    EF5 tornadoes like the one that devastated Oklahoma this week are rare in Wisconsin. Only six tornadoes in Wisconsin dating back to the late 1800s are considered EF5, according to the National Weather Service in Sullivan. The National Weather Service began officially rating the severity of tornadoes in 1982. Tornadoes from 1950 to 1981 were rated by a commercial business contracted by the ...

  • Packers o-linemen shift into new positions

    Green Bay - A month ago the news was big but the timing was right. The Green Bay Packers staff told the offensive line that everyone except center Evan Dietrich-Smith would begin the offseason playing a new position. After four weeks of work behind the scenes, that change was unveiled to the media and fans Tuesday during organized team activities. "Yeah it's going to be tough," ...

  • Heavy Urban Rescue Team trains for disasters

    MILWAUKEE - Firefighters and other first responders are still digging through tons of rubble. It's an exhausting and dangerous job. Timing is everything for the Heavy Urban Rescue Team. Captain Troy Klemstein knows exactly what the search and rescue teams are up against in Moore, Oklahoma. He shows the extremely sensitive listening devices teams are using to hear people buried in rubble . ...

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