Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue

A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.

Car crashes into Waukesha City Hall sign
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Waukesha police arrested a driver on Saturday, Feb. 21 after that driver crashed into the City Hall sign, causing significant damage.

FedEx driver arrested after $62K in stolen packages found in storage unit

A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, 38th and North; Brookfield man pleads not guilty

A 67-year-old Brookfield man accused of fatally shooting a man near 38th and North in Milwaukee pleaded not guilty on Monday, Feb. 23, to a charge of first-degree reckless homicide.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 23 latest updates

Monday marks Day 23 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.

Richmond school threat; woman pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

A 70-year-old Lisbon woman pleaded guilty in Waukesha County to a charge of disorderly conduct. This, after she was accused of threatening students at Richmond School, adjacent to her backyard.

Richmond school threat; woman pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
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70-year-old Judith Plough pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 11 days (time served) plus a $505 fine for threatening students at Richmond School.

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife in Ohio

Authorities in Ohio have arrested former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their home in Tipp City.

Driver crashes into Waukesha city hall sign; arrested for OWI

Waukesha police arrested a driver on Saturday, Feb. 21 after that driver crashed into the City Hall sign, causing significant damage.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.

Milwaukee shootings Monday morning, 2 wounded

Two people were shot in two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Feb. 23.

Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed: Why kingpin's death is causing chaos

The death of notorious Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos, with far-reaching impacts to travel and American tourists in seaside towns.

Milwaukee Friendsgiving shooting; jury finds man guilty, family responds

A Milwaukee County jury convicted Kwon Burdine in a November 2024 Friendsgiving shooting that killed Nasif Bowie and seriously injured another man, with his sentencing set for May.

Jury finds man guilty Milwaukee Friendsgiving shooting
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A Milwaukee County jury convicted Kwon Burdine in a November 2024 Friendsgiving shooting that killed Nasif Bowie and seriously injured another man, with his sentencing set for May.

Puerto Vallarta unrest forces Milwaukee flight to return

A Puerto Vallarta flight landed in Milwaukee after violence in Mexico led to cancellations and shelter-in-place advisories, with passengers describing smoke and chaos at the airport.