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Kathy's house is marking 25 years of supporting families traveling to Milwaukee for medical care — and has served more than 25,000 people. Learn how this incredible organization got its start.
Kathy's House celebrates 25 years of supporting families traveling to Milwaukee for medical care
Kathy's house is marking 25 years of supporting families traveling to Milwaukee for medical care — and has served more than 25,000 people. Learn how this incredible organization got its start.
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Racine County's Summer Youth Employment Program is wrapping up for the season, and participants say the 8-week experience has given them a clearer picture of their futures.
The community is stepping up to support teachers from Lincoln Avenue School as they work to rebuild their classrooms after a fire in June left the building a total loss.
Community rallies to support Lincoln Avenue School teachers after fire destroyed building
The community is stepping up to support teachers from Lincoln Avenue School as they work to rebuild their classrooms after a fire in June left the building a total loss.
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Rounds of rain are expected throughout Wednesday as a frontal boundary stalls out over southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The best chance of rain will be near and south of Interstate 94.
Southeast Wisconsin weather: Rounds of rain
Rounds of rain are expected throughout Wednesday as a frontal boundary stalls out over southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The best chance of rain will be near and south of Interstate 94.
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Planning your August weekends? A free guide from Lake Country Family Fun has every festival you need to know about, with dates, locations, and tips all in one spot!
What's Fun This Week: Family-friendly August festivals
Planning your August weekends? A free guide from Lake Country Family Fun has every festival you need to know about, with dates, locations, and tips all in one spot!
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Volunteers are needed for massive bed build benefiting local children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is preparing for what organizers say will be their biggest community bed build yet.
Volunteers needed for massive bed build benefiting local children
Volunteers are needed for massive bed build benefiting local children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is preparing for what organizers say will be their biggest community bed build yet.
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Families and staff gathered for one final back-to-school drive as the Hustisford School District moves toward dissolution following failed funding efforts.
"It's almost a wake": Hustisford families say goodbye at final back-to-school drive before district closes
Families and staff gathered for one final back-to-school drive as the Hustisford School District moves toward dissolution following failed funding efforts.
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Most people only see the inside of a courtroom when they have to. However, a Kenosha County judge wanted to give people a behind-the-scenes look at this day-to-day life in the courtroom.
'Judges shouldn't be unknown or mysterious': Kenosha County judge opens courtroom for behind-the-scenes look
Most people only see the inside of a courtroom when they have to. However, a Kenosha County judge wanted to give people a behind-the-scenes look at this day-to-day life in the courtroom.
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Racine County teens reflect on how the summer youth employment program shaped their career goals and futures
Racine County youth get taste of future careers through Summer Youth Employment Program
Racine County teens reflect on how the summer youth employment program shaped their career goals and futures
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High School football is back, and at Franklin High School, the Sabers are entering a season of change. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/sports/franklin-high-school-football-enters-new-era-with-coach-drew-ambrose-and-a-move-to-the-classic-8-conference
High School football is back, and at Franklin High School, the Sabers are entering a season of change. They have a new head coach and will join the Classic 8 Conference.
Franklin High School football enters new era with coach Drew Ambrose and a move to the Classic 8 Conference
High School football is back, and at Franklin High School, the Sabers are entering a season of change. They have a new head coach and will join the Classic 8 Conference.
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Whitewater is considering closing its UW-Whitewater voting location during certain elections. Residents told city council their frustration with the idea during Tuesday night's board meeting.
Whitewater residents push back on proposal to eliminate UW-Whitewater polling place
Whitewater is considering closing its UW-Whitewater voting location during certain elections. Residents told city council their frustration with the idea during Tuesday night's board meeting.
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Homestead's Highlanders enter the season chasing a state title behind sixth-year coach Drake Zortman and QB Lee Zortman.
Homestead Highlanders football: Building a state title contender in year 6 under Drake Zortman
Homestead's Highlanders enter the season chasing a state title behind sixth-year coach Drake Zortman and QB Lee Zortman.
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The city of Elkhorn and its fire chief, Trent Eichmann, have mutually agreed to part ways. Employees of the department said they stand behind Eichmann and don't believe he was the problem.
Elkhorn fire chief and city reach mutual separation agreement
The city of Elkhorn and its fire chief, Trent Eichmann, have mutually agreed to part ways. Employees of the department said they stand behind Eichmann and don't believe he was the problem.
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A Kenosha County man is demanding the state deny parole for the man convicted of killing his parents inside their home more than 40 years ago — and a juror has joined his fight.
Kenosha man fights to keep his parents' convicted killer behind bars as parole hearing approaches
A Kenosha County man is demanding the state deny parole for the man convicted of killing his parents inside their home more than 40 years ago — and a juror has joined his fight.
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A Milwaukee woman says weeks of persistence paid off after city crews cleaned up two neglected city-owned lots next to her family's home.
Milwaukee woman's persistence leads to cleanup of neglected city-owned lots near her family's home
A Milwaukee woman says weeks of persistence paid off after city crews cleaned up two neglected city-owned lots next to her family's home.
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Tensions escalated during a protest in Madison for Corey Ruiz, resulting in multiple arrests. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/city-crews-begin-dismantling-madison-protest-encampment-for-corey-ruiz
This year's Sporkie and Drinkie contest has its winners. Eight inventive food items competed for the Sporkie Award. The Birria Flamin' Bombs claimed the top prize.
Birria Flamin' Bombs, Tilt-A-Spritz win Sporkie and Drinkie awards ahead of Wisconsin State Fair
This year's Sporkie and Drinkie contest has its winners. Eight inventive food items competed for the Sporkie Award. The Birria Flamin' Bombs claimed the top prize.
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A stretch of road next to Fowler Lake in Oconomowoc has been under construction all summer, and some point to it as causing headaches for businesses and visitors alike.
Some people point to construction for Oconomowoc’s slower July
A stretch of road next to Fowler Lake in Oconomowoc has been under construction all summer, and some point to it as causing headaches for businesses and visitors alike.
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A three-story steel structure in a Whitewater industrial park will soon prepare the city's firefighters for the dangerous scenarios they may face in the line of duty.
Whitewater firefighters eagerly await completion of new fire training center
A three-story steel structure in a Whitewater industrial park will soon prepare the city's firefighters for the dangerous scenarios they may face in the line of duty.
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A pilot with decades of experience, landed his helicopter in the Cabela's parking lot in Richfield to pick up bowhunting supplies — and says he's surprised by all the attention it's gotten.
Wisconsin pilot who landed helicopter at Richfield Cabela’s says he’s surprised by attention
A pilot with decades of experience, landed his helicopter in the Cabela's parking lot in Richfield to pick up bowhunting supplies — and says he's surprised by all the attention it's gotten.
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Before tattooing was even legal in Milwaukee, Julio Avila knew he would be a tattoo artist. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/he-started-tattooing-before-it-was-legal-in-milwaukee-now-julio-avila-is-a-local-legend
Following Ken Krause's retirement after 18 seasons, a new era of Warrior Football began Tuesday with Ryan Lucchesi taking over the helm as high school football practices kicked off across the state.
Muskego Warriors football enters new era under head coach Ryan Lucchesi with motto 'Leave No Doubt'
Following Ken Krause's retirement after 18 seasons, a new era of Warrior Football began Tuesday with Ryan Lucchesi taking over the helm as high school football practices kicked off across the state.
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Before tattooing was even legal in Milwaukee, Julio Avila knew he would be a tattoo artist. Three decades later, he has left a permanent mark on thousands of clients and the city's tattoo culture.
He started tattooing before it was legal in Milwaukee. Now Julio Avila is a local legend.
Before tattooing was even legal in Milwaukee, Julio Avila knew he would be a tattoo artist. Three decades later, he has left a permanent mark on thousands of clients and the city's tattoo culture.
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Milwaukee's Bradford Beach, South Shore Beach and McKinley Beach are closed for swimming following a combined sewer overflow, according to the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
Milwaukee beaches closed to swimming due to 'sewer overflow'
Milwaukee's Bradford Beach, South Shore Beach and McKinley Beach are closed for swimming following a combined sewer overflow, according to the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
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A 69-year-old Rosendale man flew a helicopter about 50 miles to a Cabela's in Richfield because the drive was too long.
VIDEO: Wisconsin man flies helicopter 50 miles to Cabela's to avoid long drive and roundabouts
A 69-year-old Rosendale man flew a helicopter about 50 miles to a Cabela's in Richfield because the drive was too long.
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Several people were arrested after fires were set and objects were thrown at city of Madison staff working to remove the protest encampment for Corey Ruiz on Tuesday morning, according to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Madison mayor addresses fires, arrests following removal of protest encampment for Corey Ruiz
Several people were arrested after fires were set and objects were thrown at City of Madison staff who were working to remove the protest encampment for Corey Ruiz on Tuesday morning, according to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
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What began as a small bottled water drive inside an Oak Creek bar has now grown into a major community-led relief effort sending multiple semi-truck loads of supplies to tornado victims in northeast Wisconsin.
Authorities recovered the bodies of two missing Illinois kayakers Monday near Washington Island after a two-day search. The investigation remains ongoing.
Two missing Illinois kayakers found dead near Washington Island after extensive search
Authorities recovered the bodies of two missing Illinois kayakers Monday near Washington Island after a two-day search. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Cleanup is continuing across the Fox Cities as tornado recovery enters another phase. Here's where debris removal is happening, where volunteers are still needed, and the latest information on meals, donations and recovery resources.
Heavy equipment moves into tornado-damaged neighborhoods as Fox Cities recovery continues
Cleanup is continuing across the Fox Cities as tornado recovery enters another phase. Here's where debris removal is happening, where volunteers are still needed, and the latest information on meals, donations and recovery resources.
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