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We Energies worker killed in Walworth County crash; Oklahoma man arrested

A New Berlin man was found dead in a Walworth County road Thursday morning.

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What not to get mom for Mother's Day (and what to buy instead)

Mother's Day spending is projected to reach $38 billion this year. We asked Good Housekeeping's editor-in-chief how to pick gifts moms will actually love.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour

A new bill in Congress could raise the nation’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009.

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Small plane crashes in Texas, killing all 5 on board, official says

A small plane crashed in Wimberley, Texas, killing all five people on board, a county official said.

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Gas prices in Wisconsin spike 33 cents in a week, more increases ahead

The state average is up 33 cents to $4.24 a gallon in the last week, and experts warn the surge may not be over yet

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Video shows suspect sprinting toward security in White House correspondents' dinner attack

Prosecutors released video showing the alleged gunman sprinting toward Secret Service agents during the White House correspondents' dinner attack, as defense attorneys agreed to keep him in jail ahead of his trial.

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This dog climbs trees like it’s completely normal in amazing retro find

A backyard dog takes things to another level in this strange and hilarious archive clip.

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Weekend Picks: May 1-3

99.1 The Mix's Elizabeth and Radar share some activities to do with your friends and family.

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Baltimore sheriff: 10-year-old accused of crashing stolen car won't be charged due to his age

A 10-year-old boy was briefly taken into custody after crashing a stolen car in Baltimore, according to officials. The child will not face charges due to his age.

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Frosty start to May in southeastern Wisconsin

Chilly Friday brings spotty showers ahead of a warm-up this weekend.

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Person of interest in custody after 2 employees fatally shot in Kentucky bank robbery

A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shootings of two bank employees during a robbery in Kentucky, authorities said.

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