Milwaukee-area Islamic organization condemns Paris attacks
By of the Journal Sentinel The condemned the 'savage attacks,' against innocent people in Paris in a statement Saturday, adding that the group that has claimed responsibility, the Islamic State, has...
View ArticleJustice Department could do two-year review of police
By of the Journal Sentinel If the U.S. Department of Justice agrees to Chief Edward Flynn's request for a formal review of the Milwaukee Police Department, it would launch a roughly two-year...
View ArticleParis somber, in shock Saturday after attacks, say former Wisconsin residents
By of the Journal Sentinel The mood in Paris Saturday was somber and shocked after Friday's terrorist attacks which left at least 129 dead and more than 350 hurt, according to two Paris residents with...
View ArticleOfficials: Manhunt for suspected Paris attacker on the run
By Angela Charlton And Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press PARIS (AP) - A French man believed directly involved in Friday's attacks in Paris that killed 129 people in the worst violence in France in...
View ArticleLive blog: Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Follow our live blog as the Green Bay Packers (6-2) look to end a two-game losing streak and host the Detroit Lions (1-7) this afternoon at Lambeau Field. Join the discussion and get perspectives from...
View ArticleRyan says he has 'no idea' how long he will be House speaker
By Kate Ackley Cq-Roll Call (Tns), CQ-Roll Call (TNS) Washington — House Speaker Paul Ryan, after two weeks on the job, said he has "no idea" how long he may lead the House, committing only to the 14...
View ArticleShot fired at car in attempted robbery in Shorewoood
By of the Journal Sentinel Shorewood police are investigating an attempted robbery involving two vehicles Sunday afternoon, possibly related to a similar incident on Milwaukee's east side. A couple...
View ArticleChinese man to plead guilty to exporting synthetic marijuana to Wisconsin
By of the Journal Sentinel A Chinese national who federal authorities believe owned one of the world's largest manufacturers of illegal synthetic drugs has agreed to plead guilty to exporting those...
View ArticleSupreme Court could curb schools superintendent’s powers
By of the Journal Sentinel Madison— The state Supreme Court is considering a case that could overturn a 19-year-old ruling that guaranteed the state schools superintendent has broad authority over...
View ArticleMilwaukee students at Paris soccer match when city attacked
By of the Journal Sentinel Ben Henken, from Milwaukee, was at his first professional soccer match in Paris during the terrorist attacks that killed more than 120 people. Henken, 21, is a junior at...
View Article2 people hurt as plane crashes in Shawano County field
By of the Journal Sentinel Two people were injured when their small plane crashed into a farm field near Shawano Sunday morning. The Shawano County Sheriff's Department was notified of a crash shortly...
View ArticleWith Ryan as speaker, what’s in it for Wisconsin?
By of the Journal Sentinel As House speaker, Paul Ryan is Wisconsin's most powerful Washington figure in modern times, perhaps ever. So what can he do for his home state? Can he bring home the bacon? |...
View ArticleHartford woman suffers severe head injury in bike accident
By of the Journal Sentinel A 19-year-old Hartford woman has a "significant" head injury after falling off her bicycle Saturday, authorities said. Officials responded to Kings Way in the Town of...
View ArticleWisconsin's Top Workplaces nominations due Friday
Time's up (almost)! If your employer deserves recognition as one of southeast Wisconsin's Top Workplaces, there's less than a week left for you to submit a nomination. The final deadline is Friday. For...
View ArticleWisconsin colleges report their students in Paris are safe
By of the Journal Sentinel One by one, colleges and universities across America, including in Wisconsin, took to social media to tweet the relief that all of their students studying in Paris were safe...
View ArticleRecently relocated Milwaukee artist mourns with other Parisians
By of the Journal Sentinel Artist and photographer Tara Bogart moved to Paris about a month ago, hoping to lead a more challenging and creative life. On Friday afternoon, just hours before terrorists...
View ArticleBadgers rebound nicely from season-opening loss
By of the Journal Sentinel Madison – In the wake of Wisconsin's stunning season-opening loss to Western Illinois, at the top of a long list of questions was this: How would the 17th-ranked Badgers...
View ArticleUSS Milwaukee arrives on lakefront for commissioning
By of the Journal Sentinel The Navy's newest littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee arrived at its namesake port Sunday afternoon, drawing a crowd of onlookers. Among them was Dan Mahn, who wore a USS...
View ArticleDemocrat challenging John Chisholm has uphill battle
Many political insiders believe that, given the right candidate, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm could be defeated in next year's election. Verona Swanigan is probably not that...
View ArticleSchlegel, pastor of Marquette University Church, planned own funeral
By of the Journal Sentinel The pastor of Marquette University's Church of the Gesu died Sunday. After being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in January, gave away most of his possessions,...
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