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For so many reasons, Americans are seething. Here, a protestor shouts as he holds an American flag after storming the Wisconsin State Capitol on in Madison, Wis., March 9, 2011 after Republicans in the state Senate voted to curb collective bargaining rights for public union workers.

MADISON - Wisconsin crime victims wouldn't have to testify against their attackers during the early stages of their cases under a Republican bill making its way through the Legislature.

From left, Jigne Norton, Steve Shirshal, Elias Groth and Mike Dickman, all of Madison, sound vuvuzelas as they gather outside the state Capitol in Madison on Saturday, Feb.

A Republican bill would rework a century-old step in Wisconsin's criminal justice system in an effort to spare crime victims from testifying.

County officials in central and northern Wisconsin say they are experiencing a shortage of psychiatrists -- particularly psychiatrists who serve children.

Madison, WI. February 12, 2010 - A citizen traveling northbound on USH 14 in the township of Rutland called 911 after witnessing a red in color Chevrolet Blazer being driven erratically.

Drug surveillance conducted by a Madison Police Commumity Policing Team led to the arrest of a Madison man on drug charges.

Incident Type: Intoxicated Driver Incident Date: 02/11/2012 - 10:06 PM Address: 1100 Fish Hatchery Rd Arrested: Andrew B Lamont, 44 years old, Madison resident Details: A caller to the Dane County 911 Center reported a reckless driver traveling outbound on Fish Hatchery Road from S Park Street.

MADISON, Wisconsin - It's been one year since Governor Walker unveiled his plan to balance the state budget.

MADISON, Wisconsin - There was a "Bury the Bill" rally and march in Madison on Saturday.

A two-vehicle crash on Friday night resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl and the hospitalization of a 5-year-old boy, according to the Milton Police Department.

February 11 marks the one-year anniversary of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's formal announcement about his plans to strip collective bargaining rights from most public employees in the state.

State Justice Department officials say they've gotten the deluge of concealed carry permit applications under control and are meeting turn-around deadlines again.

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin state superintendent Tony Evers is upset with Gov. Scott Walker over an education reform bill they worked on together but that doesn't place charter and private voucher schools under a new accountability system.

As you would expect, Michael Moore, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka were in Madison, Wisc., to support and rally the workers in their fight against the union-busting governor and Republican-dominated state legislature.

NBC15 Weather Authority Forecast Snowflakes, biting wind and bitter cold for Friday and Friday night.

During a surveillance operation that was designed to crack down on loitering and panhandling complaints on Mifflin Street, police said they stumbled upon a drug deal.

CHARGES: Operating A Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Prohibited Alcohol Content, and Operating A Motor Vehicle After Suspension Details: On February 4th, 2012 at approximately 4:12am, The Dane County 911 Center alerted area officers of a vehicle driving erratically on Hwy 151 from Sun Prairie into Madison.

"While Wisconsin's winter has been mild, we did get some snow, which complements the white granite Capitol," says Steve Miller, the photographer.

MADISON A Dane County judge turned down a request for a temporary injunction that would have blocked the voter ID law from taking effect.