New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere

Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

New Year's Eve drunk driving enforcement, agencies gear up

The Southeast Wisconsin Impaired Driving Task Force will be out on New Year's Eve keeping an eye on the roads in an effort to keep everyone safe.

Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862

Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.

New Year's Eve in Milwaukee; sobriety challenges, legal consequences

As bars across Milwaukee prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations, criminal defense attorneys and advocates say everyone should prepare to stay safe.

Christmas tree pickup; Milwaukee couple cashes in, helps others

When the City of Milwaukee wasn't sure how it was going to deal with discarded Christmas trees, one couple that had a solution -- a way to cash in and help others too.

Milwaukee Miller Lite Free Rides; celebrate new year responsibly

In partnership with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the Miller Lite Free Rides program returns to Milwaukee as people ring in the new year.

'Smart toys' raise privacy concerns; what parents should know

Christmas might be over, but your kids are just getting started enjoying their gifts. With “smart toys" getting more and more popular, parents should be aware of the privacy settings on those high-tech devices.

Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee's Garden District set for Jan. 6, 2024

The Garden District Neighborhood Association, City of Milwaukee and the Department of Public Works are hosting a Christmas tree "Mulch-O-Rama" on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

Kwanzaa begins with unity ceremony, celebration

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum hosted an opening ceremony earlier in the evening to celebrate Kwanzaa.

Boxing Day: Moran's Pub celebrates in South Milwaukee

Moran's Pub in South Milwaukee celebrated Boxing Day on Dec. 26. The holiday originated as a day to give gifts to people in need after Christmas.

New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024

In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Milwaukee midnight Mass at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Hundreds gathered in downtown Milwaukee for the annual Christmas midnight Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.