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  • 128th Refueling Wing plane has in-air emergency

    A B-2 Spirit Multi Roll bomber approaches a KC-135 belonging to the 128th Air Refueling Wing Tanker to take on fuel over Kansas Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Milwaukee, ...

  • Drivers to find laneramp closures in Marquette interchange I-4394

    MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says that drivers will need to pay attention as crews work on Milwaukee freeway lanes and ramps for extended hours for the next few days. According to the DOT, construction will lead to closures of: - I-94 eastbound ramp to I-43/94 southbound (7:00 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, 12:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Saturday morning) - I-43 ...

  • Tips for starting a small business

    MILWAUKEE - This is National Small Business Week and now would be a great time to visit the website for the Small Business Administation at SBA.gov. This site has a lot of great information about things like how to create a business plan, qualify for government contracts, get online training, and connecting to local resources. In addition, throughout the week, they will be offering live and ...

  • Guards shouldnt apprehend a shooter Wisconsin casinos say

    The security policies followed at Potawatomi Bingo Casino during a weekend shooting are similar to those used by other casinos around the state, and one expert said Tuesday that casino security guards followed industry standards by not trying to apprehend the shooter. The Milwaukee casino is reviewing security procedures after a man ignored posted warnings and brought a gun inside the casino, ...

  • Number of Town of Jackson polluted wells hits 39

    TOWN OF JACKSON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin environmental officials say the number of wells contaminated by a 2012 gasoline pipeline spill continues to grow in the Town of ...

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District 9 [Blu-Ray]

District 9 [Blu-Ray]

Neill Blokamps feature debut District 9 is a sharp-edged science fiction parable that mixes metaphor and violent action with such dizzying confidence that you leave the theater feeling charged and alive. Its proof positive that a film can dazzle your senses while also wringing your ... ...

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  • Two motorcycles involved in crash on I-94

    MILWAUKEE - Two motorcycles have been involved in a crash on I-94 Tuesday afternoon. Both riders were hospitalized, with one for what were described as serious head injuries. It happened near 84th Street.in the eastbound lanes at around 3:00 p.m. TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned that the one bike slammed on its brakes due to traffic backups in the area and went down. That bike took out another ...

  • Recruiting Austin Kafentzis commits to Gary Andersen Wisconsin

    MADISON – After working out with Wisconsin coaches, Jordan High quarterback Austin Kafentzis realized he didn’t need two more years to decide where he wants to play college football. The highly recruited junior will play for the Badgers. ';He realized this is the place for him,'; said Kyle Kafentzis. ';He always loved Wisconsin, and the Big 10 is where I always ...

  • Wisconsin Senate passes venture capital bill

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Senate has passed legislation that would invest millions of dollars in public money in Wisconsin startups despite criticism that it only targets limited ...

  • Pewaukee raises enough to hold 2013 fireworks

    PEWAUKEE - The City of Pewaukee will be able to hold its July 4 fireworks after all. Initially, the committee which organizes the event said that because of funding issues, they'd have to cancel for this year. Then, North Shore Bank agreed to match donations for the event up to $3,500. Within two weeks, it raised that amount and donated it to the fireworks group, which means the ...

  • Former bank president indicted on 18 federal charges

    MILWAUKEE - The former president of the Plymouth, Wis. branch of Community Bank and Trust has been indicted on one-and-a-half dozen federal charges of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney's office says David Langemak, 41, could face up to 540 years in prison and $18 million in fines if he is convicted on all charges. The indictment claims that Langemak made up to $250,000 in unauthorized ...

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