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Powerball Winning Numbers For 8/17/2019 Drawing: $149M Jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the jackpot drawing on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

Milwaukee's top 5 lounges, ranked
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top lounges in Milwaukee. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more.

Ex-Bears RB Cedric Benson dies at 36 in reported motorcycle accident
Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson died over the weekend at age 36. Benson was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night, according to NFL reporter Dov Kleiman. His brother and former coach at the University of Texas, Mack Brown, were among those who confirmed the sad news on social media. Cedric Benson's brother posted to confirm the news about his brother. It was reportedly a motorcycle accident in Austin,...

Stormy start to Sunday for southeast Wisconsin
Sunday started off stormy around southeastern Wisconsin, and while Milwaukee got some rain, there were scattered branches and downed trees in Kenosha. WISN 12 News found a massive tree blocking the roadway on 81st Street in Kenosha. It was a reminder of just how quickly Sunday's storm came and left. People in Kenosha woke up to the pounding sound of hail and strong wind gusts that reached 57 mph. William Dixon said he wasn't expecting the storms...

Brewers’ pitchers allow 8 home runs as Nationals beat up on Milwaukee 16-8
Good news is the Brewers’ bullpen got a day of rest with a trip to St. Louis looming

Waukesha native Gwen Jorgensen still focused on marathon training for Olympic Games
The 33-year-old Waukesha native has set her sights on winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Brewers host sleepover for fans at Miller Park
While the Milwaukee Brewers were out of town, fans of all ages got to spend the night at Miller Park. The Brewers' Field of Sweet Dreams event included watching the Brewers vs. Nationals game on the center field video board, receiving private tours of Miller Park, enjoying a visit from the Racing Sausages and Bernie Brewer and more. Breakfast was served Sunday morning. Fans were asked to bring a sleeping bag, a tent with no stakes, pajamas and a...

Packers DC Mike Pettine explains move to sidelines during gameday
Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will be coaching from the sidelines in 2019. Here's why.

Nationals 16, Brewers 8: Washington bounces back with home-run barrage
The Nationals showed no hangover from a discouraging 14-inning loss, pounding eight homers to crush the Brewers, 16-8, in the series finale.

Trump slams recent Fox News poll showing him trailing Democrats
President Trump criticized Fox News on Sunday over its recent polling, saying he doesn't "believe" the polls in recent days that have suggested he's losing ground to Democratic rivals and his disapproval rating is on the rise.

'Dropping like flies:' Ex-fighter pilots seek early cancer screenings
Former Air Force and Navy fighter pilots are calling on the military to begin cancer screenings for aviators as young as 30 because of an increase in deaths from the disease that they suspect may be tied to radiation emitted in the cockpit. 

Today in History: August 18


Scaramucci: WH exit like 'trying to deprogram people from a cult'
Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as President Trump's White House communications director, said the left needs to give Republicans supporting Trump the space they need to break from the president.

Search continues for 2 off-duty firefighters missing after boat trip
Two off-duty firefighters were last seen launching a boat at Port Canaveral.

Women Are Fleeing Death at Home. The U.S. Wants to Keep Them Out.
They climbed the terraced hillside in single file, their machetes tapping the stones along the darkened footpath. Gehovany Ramirez, 17, led his brother and another accomplice to his ex-girlfriend’s home. He struck the wooden door with his machete, sending splinters into the air. His girlfriend, Lubia Sasvin Pérez, had left him a month earlier, fleeing his violent temper for her parents’ home here in southeast Guatemala. Five...

Woman sentenced after pulling gator from pants during traffic stop
A Florida woman who pulled an alligator out of her yoga pants during a traffic stop pleaded guilty to illegally possessing wild animals and was sentenced to probation, authorities said last week.

She thought she had kidney stones. Turns out it was triplets
Dannette Giltz, of Sturgis, South Dakota, gave birth to triplets named Blaze, Gypsy, and Nikki on August 10. Each weighed about four pounds.

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Cartoons to get you through the week
Beyond Dilbert: Take a break at the office and laugh with our collection of Reader's Digest cartoons about work and office life. The post 50 Work Cartoons to Help You Get Through the Week appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Melissa McCarthy responds to internet trolls
Melissa McCarthy has hit back at critics of the all-female Ghostbusters remake.

Miley and Liam's families want them to 'take time'
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's families think they couple may reconsider ending their marriage.

Locklear ordered to treatment program after arrest
Heather Locklear must complete 30 days of mental health treatment at a residential program after her arrest for the alleged assault of an EMT and deputies in June 2018, Us Weekly can confirm. Stars at Court The actress, 57, pleaded no contest to eight misdemeanor charges on Friday, August 16, including five counts of battery on a peace officer, one count of battery on emergency personnel and two counts of resisting arrest. A judge initially...

Jamie Foxx's mystery woman identified
Jamie Foxx 'Helping Out' Sela Vave with Her Career, Pair Holds Hands

'Instinct' Canceled After 2 Seasons by CBS
CBS has canceled "Instinct" after two seasons. Series creator Michael Rauch broke the news on his Twitter account Saturday morning. "I'm very sad to relay the news that @instinctcbs won't be renewed for a 3rd season. We will double up this Sunday and our season/series finale will be Aug 25. Endless thanks to @Alancumming & @bojnovak for making Dylan & Lizzie more everything than I could have ever hoped & thanks to our incredible crew, cast,...

Latest pics of celebs at the beach
See all the stars who hit the beach this year!

On-screen friends who reportedly hated each other in real life
Good thing these people are all great actors — these 15 pairs of on-screen best friends reportedly hated each other once the cameras stopped rolling.

The 25 best NFL defensive players of the 2010s
It's hard to believe, but the second decade of the 21st century is nearly complete. With the 2019 season, there is still time to influence who lands where among a list of the best NFL defenders of the decade. However, it's not too early to break down the best from the 2010s either. Keep in mind that accomplishments made only during this decade were considered for these rankings. In addition, to make this list, one practically has to be a candidate for the Hall of Fame. Without further ado, here are the best 25 NFL defenders of this decade:

Tiger's season ends quietly, but it was unforgettable ride
In need of a bagful of birdies, Tiger Woods struggled to make pars en route to an ordinary, even-par 72 at the BMW Championship.

Local Wisconsin News

Memorial Union Terrace celebrates LGBTQ Pride for first time
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Memorial Union Terrace celebrated LGBTQ Pride for the first time with flags, unicorns and the signature Terrace chairs in every color of the rainbow.<...

Backers of rural dental care find something to smile about
It can be hard to keep smiles healthy in rural areas, where dentists are few and far between and residents often are poor and lack dental coverage. Efforts to remedy the problem have produ...

Dispatch confirms traffic crash at Whitney Way and Raymond Rd.
Dane County Dispatch confirmed a traffic crash at Whitney Way and Raymond Road Saturday night.

Officials said they were alerted to the crash at 9:30 p.m.

By 10:20 p.m., N...

Former Packers running back Cedric Benson dies in overnight motorcycle crash
Former Packers running back Cedric Benson died after a motorcycle crash Saturday night.<...

Former homicide convict seeks $5.7 million in compensation
A man who spent 25 years in prison for a 1992 homicide wants the state of Wisconsin to pay him nearly $6 million in compensation.

The state Claims Board is set to consider Derrick ...

12-year-old Milwaukee girl shot when bullets strike home
Milwaukee police say a 12-year-old girl was shot when bullets struck her home.

The shooting happened early Sunday. Police say the girl was sitting on her bed when bullets entered h...

Portable fire pit leads to Madison house fire
A portable fire pit led to a house fire in Madison on Sunday morning.

The Madison Fire Department said dispatchers received a call at 8:23 a.m. for reports of a structure fire at ...

Missing Middleton man found safe
A Middleton man who went missing Saturday afternoon was found safe Sunday morning.

Middleton police had searched for Scott Looper, 64, who left his apartment on foot at 2 p.m. Satu...

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Man arrested for robbing Fitchburg McDonald's
A man was arrested for allegedly robbing a McDonald's in Fitchburg early Sunday morning.

According to a news release from the Fitchburg Police Department, officials were sent to th...

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Crews responding to fire at apartment near UW campus
Madison police and fire are responding to a structure fire at an apartment building near the UW-Madison campus.

Dane County Dispatch said crews were called at 8:13 p.m. to 1402 Re...

Reedsburg Touched Twice Clinic gets families ready to go back to school
The 15th annual Reedsburg Touched Twice Clinic provided all the essentials to get families ready for the new school year.

The name represents helping the community in multiple ways. ...

Hot Dogs for Cool Cats promotes cat adoption from 9 Lives Rescue
Kittens and cats moved into their loving homes Saturday after Earth Wise's two-year anniversary celebration.

Earth Wise hosted Hot Dogs for Cool Cats, an event supporting 9 Lives Re...