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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.

Sheriff's Clarke's prepared remarks at AG confirmation hearing
The hearing on Loretta Lynch's confirmation is before the State Judiciary Committee, and the committee released the following prepared remarks from Clarke in advance of his testimony.

UW System chief Ray Cross blasts Scott Walker's comments on faculty workload
The governor, who is pitching a two-year budget cut of $300 million for the UW System, struck a nerve Wednesday in his comments on radio and to reporters.

Bemis Co. posts 5.2% gain in quarterly earnings
Bemis Co. on Thursday said sales and earnings increased in the latest quarter after stripping out the effects of recent acquisitions, divestitures and currency fluctuations.

New police services director named for Sussex, Merton, Lisbon
Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson has named a new director of police services for the villages of Sussex and Meerton and the town of Lisbon.

Spectrum Brands raises dividend 10%
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents a share on the company's common stock, an increase of 3 cents or 10%.

Heath care technology company Mpirik raises $1.75 million
Mpirik’s products include a mobile application that sends updates from the operating room to a patient’s family and friends.

Harley earnings slip, but exceed expectations
Harley said its worldwide motorcycle sales grew 2.8%, driven by a 9.2% increase in international sales.

On Tap Today: Gabe Dixon, Music Under Glass, 'No Child'
One day closer to the weekend, Milwaukee. Celebrate with these happenings around town today.

Attorney General nominee moves closer to confirmation
Loretta Lynch is seeking to replace Eric Holder, who has been a frequent target of conservative critics, such as Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.

Apartment complexes for two UW campuses plagued by problems
Occupancy delays, subcontractor complaints over lack of payment and building code violations have been found in the housing built for students at the two-year campuses.

Ron Wolf showed Packers how to win again
On Saturday, Ron Wolf, who engineered what might well rank as the greatest reclamation project in NFL history, will be discussed, evaluated and ultimately voted upon for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Mike McCarthy's game plan for Packers: Rebound, learn from defeat
“We’re going to create another opportunity to build the best football team that we can in 2015, and we’re going to go for it,” coach Mike McCarthy says of the Packers.

Nonprofits throw a party with a purpose for homeless youths
Advocates, volunteers, police and others fanned out across Milwaukee County on Wednesday in an effort to count and assess the needs of its homeless residents.

Judge freezes assets of man SEC accuses of running Ponzi scheme
A federal judge Wednesday froze the assets of Loren Holzhueter, the Watertown insurance agent charged with securities fraud in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Get ready for freezing rain and sleet
Freezing rain and sleet are expected to present challenges to motorists late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Parents charged with 2006 kidnapping arrested in Illinois
Authorities say a man and a woman have been arrested in Illinois for allegedly kidnapping their children from Las Vegas nine years ago.

Second-half hole too much for struggling Marquette
The Pirates opened the second half on a 17-2 run, scoring on their first eight possessions. Seton Hall’s lead ballooned to as high as 24 points and put Marquette in a deep hole.

Sergeant accidentally fires rifle inside Milwaukee police station
No one was injured Wednesday when a Milwaukee police sergeant accidentally discharged a patrol rifle inside the District 1 police station, according to Milwaukee Police Lt. Mark Stanmeyer.

Pope Francis won't be visiting Green Bay during U.S. trip
Pope Francis will not be visiting Green Bay during his trip to the United States in September, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported Wednesday.