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Suspect in Etan Patz case arraigned on murder charge

Pedro Hernandez was arraigned early Friday evening on a second-degree charge tied to the case of Etan Patz, the New York boy whose disappearance 33 years to the day spurred nationwide attention about missing children. The suspect appeared about 6:25 p...

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 23:10:25 GMT

Americans rely on apps for holiday travel deals

With nearly 35 million Americans expected to travel this holiday weekend, many are getting a helping hand located in the palm of their hand.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 22:46:11 GMT

Video shows beating that resulted in officer's dismissal

Milwaukee Police have released squad car video involving an officer who was discharged on May 1 after hitting a woman arrested after a traffic stop.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 22:32:57 GMT

Student victim of hit-and-run released from hospital

A Milwaukee college student nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver in March has returned home after two months in the hospital.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:59:27 GMT

One dead in I-94 truck crash

An accident that closed westbound Interstate 94 in Jefferson County has killed one person.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:26:33 GMT

Crash closes Hwy 41 near Lomira

Wisconsin State Patrol officers had to close southbound Highway 41 near Lomira Friday after an SUV pulling a boat crossed a median and struck a semi.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:04:07 GMT

Gas prices ease in time for holiday weekend

Gas prices in Wisconsin have taken a rare tumble as Memorial Day approaches. But with the price still over $3.60 per gallon, some travelers will again stay close to home to save money.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 20:25:26 GMT

Milwaukee extends absentee voting hours through holiday weekend

With the recall election 11 day away, one area absentee ballot polling place will stay open through the Memorial Day weekend because of the high demand.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 19:03:48 GMT

Judicial commission wants Prosser discipline hearing

The Wisconsin Judicial Commission has asked the state Supreme Court to move ahead on discipline proceedings against Justice David Prosser.

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:52:26 GMT

Men become lost in Sheboygan Marsh

Fond du Lac County sheriff's officials say three men who spent the night in the Sheboygan Marsh after getting lost have a few bug bites, but otherwise are OK

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:11:05 GMT