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Weather Blog: Northern Lights Part 2, Windy & Warm Weekend

Thank you for checking out the Weather Watch 12 Blog! A breezy and sun-filled Friday did not yield a lot of warmth with only low to mid 30s for highs. The culprit?...a northerly wind tugging in chillier air. Now we lose the chill and add quite a bit to... »

Victim In Hartford Train Crash Identified

Authorities in Hartford have identified the 47-year-old man who was struck and killed by a train Friday. Hartford Police Chief David Groves said the victim was Kenneth Josephson of Hartford. Groves said officers were dispatched to the railroad crossing... »

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Fatal Collision Between Train, Truck In Hartford

Authorities in the city of Hartford have closed down Wacker Drive after a fatal collision between a train and a pickup truck. 12 News has learned that officials have put up barricades on Wacker Drive along the west side of the city. Hartford Fire and R... »

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Weather Blog: Snow Totals And More Wintry Weather Ahead

Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 Blog! A quick moving disturbance turned southeastern Wisconsin into a 'snow globe' Sunday morning. Light, fluffy snow totaled 0.5" to 3" across the area. The snow marked the second consecutive morning peop... »

Weather Blog: Strong Winds To Greet 2012

Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 Blog! Another push of mild weather is on tap to close 2011. The mild weather will quickly be replaced by the coldest air of the season so far! In this blog we will discuss the big change that arrives with ... »

Sensenbrenner Apologizes To First Lady For Unflattering Comments

Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner apologized to first lady Michelle Obama after he made some unflattering comments about her weight. Sensenbrenner was overheard at a church function in Hartford earlier this month commenting on the first lady's inte... »

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Bell-Ringing Mini Horse Back In Action This Holiday Season

A unique local celebrity is back in action this holiday season across southeast Wisconsin. Tinker The Mini Horse Stops By 12 News - Part Two Twelve-year-old "Tinker" is a miniature horse with a mission. He rings his bell outside stores to collect money... »

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