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Deputy Suffers Dog Bites While Saving Man With Amputated Legs From Fire

Deputy Chad Hrechko was awarded the Medal of Valor and Lifesaving Award for his heroics in saving a man with a double leg amputation from a house fire—pulling the man from the smoke-filled home despite suffering dog bites during the rescue.>>Read More

State Trooper Under Investigation After Crash That Ejected Moped Driver

State police said the trooper "collided with a moped," causing the moped driver to be ejected and suffer serious injuries.>>Read more.

'Dangerous Anti-Indian Hatred': Congressman Says He Was At Temple During Foiled Mass Shooting Plot

Krishnamoorthi said a "white supremacist attempted to carry out a mass shooting" at the Hindu temple where his family worships.>>Read More.

Man Shot By Cops During Arrest, Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Boy

After finding a photo of the man on their son’s computer, his parents went in December 2024 to the police, who determined the boy had been driven by the man to Milwaukee. During his arrest, police say the man was shot when he pointed an unloaded gun at them.>>Read More.

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