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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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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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  • Wauwatosa skate park dedicated to 13-year-old up for approval Tuesday

    WAUWATOSA - A skate park in Wauwatosa may soon be closer to reality as the city's common council votes Tuesday night on whether to approve its portion of the funding for the 8,000 square foot facility. The $240,000 price tag would be split into thirds, with $80,000 each coming from three places: the city if it's approved at Tuesday's meeting, fundraising by Tosa Skateboarders ...

  • Bear mauls man outside Wisconsin cabin

    A man attacked by a black bear in northwestern Wisconsin is recovering at a hospital in the Twin Cities. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the man was attacked Monday about 9:30 p.m. while out in his yard near Shell Lake. DNR carnivore specialist David MacFarland says the man's dog apparently had initiated contact with the bear before the man was attacked. MacFarland said ...

  • New information reveals missing girl may have taken part in bank robbery

    Educator's Credit Union employee Jessica Benson's bank was robbed just days before she disappeared, and police now think she may have had something to do with ...

  • How to find a last-minute room for Harleys anniversary

    Parks in Milwaukee Co. may be used as campgrounds during Harley's anniversary party BROOKFIELD - With Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary celebration just over two months away, hotels are filling up fast. A local group is hoping to help travelers find last-minute rooms for their stay. The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association has set up a page ...

  • 22-year-old mom charged with homicide in infants death

    MILWAUKEE - A 22-year-old mother from Milwaukee is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of her 7-day-old son. According to the criminal complaint, Brandy Payne got upset with the baby's father, who told her he didn't want to help with the baby, and that he didn't think the baby was his. Payne then allegedly raised the baby above her head and threw him to the ...

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