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Unity, Gundersen health plans exploring a partnership
Unity Health Plans Insurance Corp., an affiliate of UW Health, and Gundersen Health Plan, a subsidiary of Gundersen Health System, said they are looking at combining their businesses.

Answers and winners of the Suburban Selfies contest revealed!
To those who clambered over the snowpiles and toughed out the icy winter winds to get in prime selfie snapping position, we salute you.

4 Brown Deer youths could face charges in sex investigation
The middle school students, ages 12 to 14, are facing possible sexual assault charges after engaging in sex acts with one another, the Brown Deer police chief said.

Katie Couric chosen as UW-Madison's spring commencement speaker
Television journalist Katie Couric will be the featured speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's spring commencement at Camp Randall Stadium on May 16, the university announced Thursday.

Man, 18, charged with homicide after saying he shot brother by accident
Dennis J. Jackson was charged with negligent homicide after he allegedly shot and killed his brother in a Milwaukee house while trying to unjam a handgun.

Ybdi Islami's lengthy court saga continues with second competency hearing
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Islami’s previously adjourned competency hearing resumed, but at press time Waukesha County Judge Lloyd V. Carter still had not made a definitive ruling on Islami’s competency.

Bob Gansler back home after suffering stroke
The former U.S. national team coach and a member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame was released from Elmbrook Memorial Hospital in Brookfield late Wednesday. “I’m doing fine,” he said.

Californians try what they perceive as favorite Wisconsin foods
Real estate company Movoto released a video showing six Californians tasting five of "Wisconsin's favorite foods." It's enough to induce eyerolls from any Wisconsinite–until they get to the herring rollups, and then it just raises eyebrows.

Suspected fifth-time drunken driver arrested after fleeing police
A 31-year-old man from Crivitz was arrested on suspicion of fifth-time drunken driving Wednesday after unsuccessfully trying to escape police.

Marquette and Bucks to partner in sports medicine
The partnership is expected to be announced by Marquette President Michael R. Lovell during his presidential address in the Alumni Memorial Union.

Tribe, lawmakers pressure Walker to change mind on casino
The Republican governor insists he won’t flip-flop on his rejection of the Kenosha operation, despite lobbying from the Menominee tribe and others.

Appeals Court upholds dismissal of ticket against Capitol protest singer
A "solidarity singer" ticketed for being part of an unpermitted state Capitol event in 2013 was properly cleared of any violation, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Common Ground calls Bucks co-owner Edens a 'slumlord'
The group on Thursday demanded a meeting with the Bucks co-owner to discuss what to do about crumbling, deteriorating properties it says he controls.

Democrats suggest Scott Walker borrowed 'American Revival' theme
Wisconsin Democrats are accusing Gov. Scott Walker of lifting the name of his presidential campaign theme from a popular conservative broadcaster.

New Brookfield bus line runs familiar, faster route
Brookfield Square and the Bluemound Road Corridor have a more direct avenue bringing customers and employees out from Milwaukee County.

Developer may pull Innovation Campus hotel plan
The plan could be dropped if city officials refuse to provide funds to resolve construction site issues, according to the hotel’s developer.

SupplementWarehouse.com files for bankruptcy reorganization
With a lender poised to force it into receivership, an Oak Creek-based supplier of sports-related energy and nutritional supplements has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Milwaukee, Madison firms raise $2 million each, filings show
Two Wisconsin companies — a Milwaukee staffing firm and a Madison biotech company — have each raised about $2 million of equity funding, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Xcel Energy, railroads settle Ashland contamination lawsuit
Ashland — Xcel Energy and two railroads have settled a lawsuit over contamination at the lakefront in Ashland.

Video: Mequon man, 9/11 survivor, gained perspective from tragedy
Michael Franks remembers every detail from the day that launched the international military campaign dubbed The War on Terror.The Mequon resident was working on the 33rd floor of the World Trade Center's former north tower on September 11, 2001 when it was hit by a Boeing 767 jet.