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Knocked-Over Stop Sign Reported Moments Before Triple Fatal Crash
Authorities say they received a report of a knocked-over stop sign just moments before 3 people died at the same intersection this weekend.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff for six weeks with oblique strain
The right-hander was injured in the fourth inning of the Brewers' victory Sunday in Arizona, and for now replacements will have to come from within.

City leaders launch new initiative to combat reckless driving
Milwaukee leaders call reckless driving one of the top issues facing the city. They hope a new initiative will help drivers get the message. Dorothy Malone, who lives near Fond du Lac & Center, said reckless driving is almost constant outside her home. "It's usually just them trying to make the light, and then to make that illegal turn," she said. "I have spoken with the police about what they are going to do about this intersection." Alderman...

Game Thread #102: Milwaukee Brewers (53-48) vs. Cincinnati Reds (44-53)
Chase Anderson (5-2, 3.96 ERA) vs. Sonny Gray (5-6, 3.40 ERA)

Initiative renovates 104 homes in Sherman Park
The Milwaukee Renovation/Employment Initiative was created to renovate Sherman Park after civil unrest.

Bucks announce preseason schedule
The Milwaukee Bucks will open the preseason on Oct. 7 in Chicago against the Bulls. The Bucks will host two preseason games at Fiserv Forum. Preseason Schedule: Oct. 7: at Chicago, 7 p.m. Oct. 9: vs. Utah, 7 p.m. Oct. 11: at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13: at Washington, 6 p.m. Oct. 17: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. Tickets for the two games at Fiserv Forum will go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 5, and can be purchased at www.bucks.com or by calling 877-428-BUCK....

Green Bay Packers 2019 training camp schedule
Graphic showing the Packers training camp schedule in 2019.

Doubles Charity Tennis Tournament at McKinley this August
Waukesha native hosting Charity Tennis Tournament in Milwaukee August 3rd!

Bucks 2019-20 preseason schedule set
Coming off a 60-win season, the Bucks will open the preseason of their 2019-20 campaign at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

National Weather Service warns of dangerous Lake Michigan swimming conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties because of dangerous swimming conditions. The statement is in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service says people should stay out of the water because life-threatening waves and currents are expected. People are also asked to stay off piers. Beaches affected: Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from Senate
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he "absolutely" regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching. 

Only baby boomers will remember these things
Growing up in the groovy, counterculture 1960s and ’70s, baby boomers were quick to reject their parents’ values and roll their eyes at any statement beginning “In my day . . .” But now entering their own golden years, boomers have become nostalgic for the things that defined their era and have since gone the way of the dodo. Whether it’s rotary phones, go-go boots or eight-track tapes, here are 25 things that only baby boomers will remember with misty-eyed fondness.

U.S. lightning fatality 2019 death toll rises after Indiana man dies in strike
An Indiana man was struck and killed by lightning on Saturday evening while he and a friend were boating on a lake, authorities said. According to WSBT, Richard Eberhardt, 65, was operating a pontoon boat on Lake of the Woods in Marshall County when a line of strong thunderstorms moved through the area and the two men tried to navigate the boat to shore. Eberhardt was struck, and went into cardiac arrest. His friend, who was uninjured, began to...

Trump: I could win Afghanistan war 'in a week'
"I just don't want to kill 10 million people,” the president said.

Actress from 'The Wire' arrested on drug charges in NC
Authorities in North Carolina said a woman known for being an actress on "The Wire" was arrested Sunday on drug charges. Dare County Sheriff's Office Capt. Kevin Duprey released a statement saying Sonja Denise Plack, 55, was a passenger in a car that was stopped near the Washington Baum Bridge in Manteo, North Carolina. The Sheriff's Office said a K-9 alerted to the odor of a controlled substance, and deputies searched the car. The Sheriff's...

Boy stole planes for joyride. Pilots now want to teach him to fly.
The boy trespassed a small airport in Huzhou, a city in eastern China, piloting and crashing a seaplane onto a guard rail and driving another one.

Owner arrested after 3 dogs die in car during heat wave
Three dogs died after they were left in a car in Rhode Island during Sunday's scorching heat wave, authorities said.

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Kylie Jenner faces backlash over parking spot, plus more news
Dog the Bounty Hunter shares a moving homage to Beth Chapman nearly one month after her death, plus more celebrity news for July 22, 2019.

40 A-listers who didn’t become famous until after 40
The only thing more inspiring than a success story is a success story that happened later in life. These are the celebrities who became famous after 40.

Scarlett Johansson debuts enormous engagement ring from Colin Jost
Scarlett Johansson Debuts Engagement Ring at Comic-Con

Worst TV shows of 2019 so far
The worst TV shows of 2019, so far, include HBO's lackluster finale to "Game of Thrones" and a few Netflix premieres.

Gwen Stefani looks so in love as she kisses Blake Shelton onstage
The blonde bombshell - who will turn 50-years-old in October - looked youthful in a tank top and Daisy Duke shorts as she crooned to her 43-year-old beau.

Ashley Benson reveals tattoo honoring girlfriend Cara Delevingne
Ashley has a "CD" tattoo on her side, honoring her lady love.

Edward Furlong's 'Terminator' return renews focus on domestic violence past
The actor had been arrested multiple times on suspicion of both felony and misdemeanor domestic abuse.

Local Wisconsin News

Madison felon sentenced to 37 months for gun crime
A Madison man was sentenced to 37 months Thursday for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Christopher Tibb...

Farmer in Columbia County gets trapped under hay bale
A farmer in Columbia County was trapped under a hay bale Saturday afternoon, officials said.

According to a news release from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, police were dispa...

'Dangerous predator': Convicted child sex offender gets 10 more years for possession of pornography
A convicted child sex offender was sentenced to 10 additional years in federal prison for possession of child pornography while he was on extended supervision.

Matthew Slaughter, ...

Madison police host Good Neighbor Night to teach community about theft
In an effort to cut back on a recent uptick in crimes, the Madison Police Department hosted a Good Neighbor Night to teach ways to make your home and property less tempting to thieves.
‘That's a lot of unpaid bills': Uncollected bills top $1.2 million for Baraboo Ambulance Service
Uncollected bills for the Baraboo District Ambulance Service are mounting, ending up ranging between $1.2 and $1.5 million for past services rendered.

The ambulance service is post...

Brewers to ban multi-compartment bags at Miller Park next year
The Brewers announced that all multi-compartment bags will be banned at Miller Park next year.

The change intends to speed up entry for fans and will become effective starting with...

The Bruce Lee of Waunakee? Martial artist stars in new Tarantino movie

Wisconsin National Guard sends troops to Langlade County in wake of severe weather
The Wisconsin Army National Guard helped residents in Langlade County on Monday after severe storms led to damages.

The news release said around two dozen troops delivered water to ...

Safety practices for bicyclists and drivers sharing the road
Police and bike experts are reminding the public about practices in place to keep everyone safe on the road, after a MGE officials: Substation fire, explosion originated in piece of ATC equipment
Officials with Madison Gas and Electric said the American Transmission Co. is leading cleanup efforts and the investigation following a pair of fires Friday.

The first fire broke out...

Heavy Bombers event showcases historical aircraft, honors veterans
Historical aircraft were showcased July 19-21 at the annual Heavy Bombers Weekend, which took place at Wisconsin Aviation at Dane County Regional Airport.

Aviation enthusiasts gathe...

Madison Development Corporation breaks ground for new 44-unit affordable housing building
In an effort to create more affordable housing in Madison, United Way of Dane County partnered with Madison Development Corporation and other on a new 44-unit building. United Way and MDC ...

Neighbor says racing happens every weekend on East Washington Ave., likely caused Saturday crashes
People living along East Washington Avenue say racing is a constant problem, and they blame it for causing UW Med Flight adds base in Portage
The UW Med Flight added a base in Portage on Monday morning.

According to a post from the UW Med Flight Facebook page, crews and aircraft can now occupy the building.

The ...

Trump says deal reached on budget
President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that a sweeping two-year, $1.37 trillion budg...