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It's one thing Monday to find freeways that have been cleared and may be slightly slick, but nowhere near as treacherous as Sunday.

A mandate to improve fire safety at nursing homes has led to beefed-up protection for some of Wisconsin's most vulnerable residents.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is spending his 60th birthday overnight in a hospital where he is being treated for exhaustion following a 20-kilometer run.

For those who shop till they drop, the retail areas centered on Blue Mound and Mayfair roads in Milwaukee's western suburbs are shaping up as the promised land.

A spokeswoman for Wheaton Franciscan hospitals in Racine and Franklin says they received 40 patients with injuries from motor vehicle crashes over about three hours Sunday.

State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout was injured in a multi-vehicle accident in the Milwaukee area, according to her campaign Facebook page.

The German vocal group Calmus will sing a "Christmas a Cappella" concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee.

For those who shop till they drop, the retail areas centered on Blue Mound and Mayfair roads in Milwaukee's western suburbs are shaping up as the promised land.

Two men from the Milwaukee area are in custody as suspects in an armed robbery and shooting at 12:50 a.m. Sunday at a Fond du Lac County residence.

LATER TODAY.... A HILARIOUS HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE MAKES ITS WAY TO MILWAUKEE. IT'S THE SECOND CITY'S NUTCRACKING HOLIDAY REVUE.

For those who shop till they drop, the retail areas centered on Blue Mound and Mayfair roads in Milwaukee's western suburbs are shaping up as the promised land.

Agency said failures of Milwaukee operation were isolated, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found similar issues in at least six cities nationwide - targeting the mentally disabled, encouraging crimes and more.

When Socialist Worker magazine recently posited Madison as the most "racist" city in the United States, conservatives justifiably snickered with glee at the calumnious award.

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a house fire near the intersection of W. Capitol Drive and W. Fond du Lac Avenue early Saturday morning, officials said.

Kidd and Elizabeth from 99.1 the Mix recommend staying indoors this weekend with a good Bloody Mary at Great Lakes Distillery or heading to the Milwaukee Wave game Saturday.

Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others.

The company moves into the Marcus Center's Uihlein Hall this week for rehearsals and a two-week run of the holiday classic that begins Dec. 14. But "Nutcracker" preparations have been underway since last year's production closed.

Like their big box competitors, many Milwaukee artists and artisans rely on the holiday shopping season for a big revenue boost - some for as much as a 40 percent of their annual sales.

Nelson Mandela smiles as he watches the coronation ceremony of Bafokeng's King Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi at a sports stadium in Phokeng, 120 UNDATED Wisconsinites are joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.

Prosecutors said Friday that they expect to bring more charges against Ronn Johnson, the former school leader accused of sexually abusing young boys over two decades.