Waukesha County OWI arrest; Wisconsin man arrested for 4th offense

A 51-year-old man from Sun Prairie was arrested in Waukesha County on Wednesday, July 15 for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense.

Vance: Trump administration ‘guilty’ of mishandling Epstein files release

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Vice President JD Vance conceded that the Trump administration “screwed up” the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s case files.

Milwaukee crash near 12th and Atkinson, family mourns man killed
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People gathered tonight on Milwaukee's north side to mourn the loss of a 70-year-old man killed Tuesday night, July 14, as he was crossing the street. He is the third person in Milwaukee this week to die after being killed in the crosswalk.

ICE in Milwaukee: US DOJ says it will not comply with mask ban ordinance

The clock is ticking in the fight between ICE and Milwaukee. The federal Department of Justice gave Milwaukee until Friday to respond.

Man wrongfully arrested at Kenosha Applebee's files civil lawsuit

A man who was wrongfully arrested at a Kenosha Applebee's in 2023 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha and three police officers.

Man wrongfully arrested at Kenosha Applebee's files civil lawsuit
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A man who was wrongfully arrested at a Kenosha Applebee's in 2023 has now filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Kenosha and three officers involved.

Flock search misuse: Former Milwaukee police officer gets probation
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A former Milwaukee police officer, who prosecutors said misused the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system to track an ex, was sentenced to probation and fined on Wednesday.

Mount Pleasant homicide; suspect identified, arrest warrant issued

Mount Pleasant police have identified a suspect in connection to a homicide that happened on June 24 and have issued a warrant for his arrest.

Green Lake kayaker faked death, DNR uses restitution for new equipment

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has used its restitution money from the kayaker who staged his own death on Big Green Lake back in August 2024 to purchase new sonar equipment.

Wisconsin DNR uses restitution from kayaker who faked death
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday, July 15, the restitution received as part of a 2025 Green Lake County Circuit Court ruling against a kayaker who staged his death was used to purchase new sonar equipment for emergency response to public safety incidents and natural resource protection cases. Ryan Borgwardt staged a boating fatality on Big Green Lake, the state’s deepest inland lake, back in August 2024. Almost two months later, authorities determined he had fled the country and falsified his death for personal reasons. Green Lake County Sheriff and other law enforcement partners located Borgwardt in Europe and convinced him to return to Green Lake.

Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect

A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.

Milwaukee crash near 12th and Atkinson, family mourns man killed

A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday night, July 14. It happened near 12th and Atkinson.

Teens charged in murder of Illinois family

A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.

Flock search misuse: Former Milwaukee police officer gets probation

A former Milwaukee police officer, who misused the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system to track an ex, was sentenced on Wednesday.

Milwaukee billiards community remembers 2 women killed in hit-and-run
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Milwaukee's billiards community is remembering two women killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night, July 12. They were leaving a bar after playing pool – when they were struck crossing the street, as police search for the vehicle wanted in connection to the incident.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; 2 women killed; police seek vehicle and driver

Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in finding the vehicle wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that left two women dead on Sunday night, July 12.

Milwaukee police chase policy debate heading to the Common Council

A no-win situation. That is how the Milwaukee police chief is describing the debate over the Milwaukee Police Department's police chase policy. It is a topic on the Common Council agenda on Tuesday.