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Governor Walker delivers State of State address

Mike Lowe/Myra Sanchick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:13:00 CST

Few hecklers interrupted Walker's speech at times

Gov. Scott Walker was set to deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday night in the face of a massive effort to recall him from office and continued uneasiness about the condition of Wisconsin's economy.

Brian Pierick due in court today on charges of child enticement

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:49:00 CST

Pierick is the domestic partner of Timothy Russell, a former aide to Governor Scott Walker

Brian Pierick, the third man arrested as part of a secret John Doe investigation will appear before a judge today. Pierick is facing charges of felony child enticement, and exposing his genitals. Today, a judge will determine if there is enough evidence to send Pierick to trial.

Wisconsin soldier David Johnson killed Wednesday while serving in Afghanistan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:50:00 CST

Johnson is survived by his parents and three siblings

An army soldier from Wisconsin has died while serving in Afghanistan. The soldier, 1st Lieutenant David Johnson of Mayville, was killed in action Wednesday.

Police say two females, one male shot near 40th and Lisbon

Jenna Sachs — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:00 CST

Police have male suspect in custody

Milwaukee police were on the scene of a triple shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon near the 1800 block of 40th and Lisbon. Police say two females and one male were shot while in a home, and all are expected to survive. Police say they have a male suspect in custody, and both the shooter and the victims knew each other.

Some Racine street lights coming down due to lack of funding

Chip Brewster — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:00 CST

Racine Mayor John Dickert says lack of state funding prevents street light operation

Crews in Racine spent Wednesday taking down several street lights! It's a measure meant to save money, but some residents are trying to stop it, citing safety concerns.

Water main break near 76th and Oklahoma

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:29:00 CST

The broken water main is 16 inches, and contractors have been on the scene since 10 p.m. Wednesday

There is a water main break on 76th and Oklahoma. The broken water main is 16 inches, and contractors have been on the scene since 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Some expressing concern over public recall petitions

Tami Hughes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:33:00 CST

Recall petitions being placed on GAB's website once scanned

One of the controversial issues facing the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board as they process, and then post online, the recall petitions filed against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, and four state senators, is balancing the need to publicize the petitions, and people's right to privacy. The recall petitions are public documents, but some say they fear their safety could be at risk.

24-year-old man arrested for fourth OWI

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:09:00 CST

Mario Cruz Espino stopped on southbound I-94 at Puetz Road early Wednesday morning

A 24-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for his fourth OWI.

Contact 6 issues warning regarding police, fire association telemarketing calls

Katrina Cravy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:09:00 CST

Make sure you know where your money is going!

Police and firefighters are like superheroes to many kids. We often say they're the city's finest. So when you get a call asking you to donate to a police and fire association, you generally think it's legit. However, Contact 6's Katrina Cravy says you may want to think twice!

GAB gets 30 day extension to process Walker recall signatures

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:17:00 CST

Walker gets 30 days to challenge signatures

The Government Accountability Board has been granted an extra 30 days to process Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch recall signatures