Milwaukee kidnapping trial of Timothy Olson | March 11 testimony

Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Timothy Olson, the man charged with kidnapping a 79-year-old woman at gunpoint.

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Milwaukee police critical incident; suspect ingests drugs during arrest

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Mother alleges former MPS teacher helped missing teen leave home
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A Milwaukee mother says her 15-year-old son has been missing since Feb. 28 and believes his former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher helped him run away as police continue investigating.

Man accused of pointing gun at teens in Racine County road rage incident
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A 52-year-old Oak Creek man faces charges after investigators say he followed teens to their Racine County school during a road rage incident and pointed a handgun at their vehicle.

Milwaukee Weather: Severe storms ending overnight, snow on Wednesday

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Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan
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Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan

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Milwaukee kidnapping trial of Timothy Olson; opening statements
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The trial of Timothy Olson, who is accused of kidnapping, began with jury selection in Milwaukee County court on Tuesday, March 10. Opening statements were held – and the first testimony is now set to begin on Wednesday.