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December 15th, 2025

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Prosecutors: Wisconsin State Patrol trooper admitted to downloading, viewing, saving child porn

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A now former Wisconsin State Patrol trooper is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography. The accused is 53-year-old Frank Torrez of Cambridge, Wisconsin. Frank Torrez According to a criminal complaint, on February 7th, an investigator with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation was conducting an online … [Read more...] about Prosecutors: Wisconsin State Patrol trooper admitted to downloading, viewing, saving child porn

5-month-old baby dies of starvation several days after parents’ overdose deaths

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A 5-month-old Pennsylvania baby died of starvation and dehydration after her parents died from drug overdoses and she was left home by herself for several days. Autopsy reports show that 27-year-old Jason Chambers and 19-year-old Chelsea Cardaro died from acute fentanyl overdoses around Dec. 15, according to WJAC. The infant, identified as Summer Chambers, … [Read more...] about 5-month-old baby dies of starvation several days after parents’ overdose deaths

Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats

Republicans who lead a key Senate panel suspended their own rules Wednesday and advanced President Trump’s picks to lead the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments unilaterally, saying they had no choice after Democrats boycotted committee votes for a second day in a row. The Senate Finance Committee advanced Steven Mnuchin to lead Treasury and Rep. Tom Price as … [Read more...] about Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats

Police: 2 teens shot, injured during dispute near 76th and Capitol in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 76th and Capitol Drive Tuesday night, January 31st. It happened around 6:45 p.m. Police say a 17-year-old and 18-year-old shot each other during a dispute. Both victims transported themselves to different local hospitals for treatment. Milwaukee police say their investigation is ongoing. … [Read more...] about Police: 2 teens shot, injured during dispute near 76th and Capitol in Milwaukee

Crime bill package could send more youth to troubled prison

MADISON — Two Republican legislators want to expand the list of crimes that could land juveniles in the state’s troubled youth prison and remove limits on the length of their stay. The proposed changes come less than two weeks after the American Civil Liberties Union and the Juvenile Law Center filed a lawsuit alleging widespread abuse and overuse of solitary confinement at … [Read more...] about Crime bill package could send more youth to troubled prison

Woman charged with child neglect, admits to snorting heroin before driving with kids in car

GREENFIELD — A 37-year-old Milwaukee woman faces two counts of misdemeanor child neglect for an alleged incident which unfolded at the Speedway gas station near Loomis and Howard on Tuesday, January 17th. The accused is Natalie Reszczynski. According to the criminal complaint, customers at the gas station called Greenfield police after they noticed Reszczynski “appeared to … [Read more...] about Woman charged with child neglect, admits to snorting heroin before driving with kids in car

Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States

It's a historic day for America: Republican Donald Trump soon takes the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States. Trump's hand will rest on his family Bible and the Abraham Lincoln Bible when he is sworn in at noon ET. (Read the text of the oath.) Official proceedings conclude with the new president’s inaugural address to the nation. USA TODAY … [Read more...] about Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States