Crews respond to Mr. B’s Steakhouse blaze in Brookfield; no injuries
Brookfield firefighters knocked down a commercial fire at Mr. B’s Steakhouse on Capitol Drive Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31, with no injuries reported and only minor damage to the building.
Vernon neighbors object Big Bend sports complex planned across village line
Vernon homeowners are raising concerns about a proposed 150-acre sports complex in Big Bend that would sit across the street from their homes and could bring noise, traffic and light pollution.
New Year’s Eve safety; Milwaukee agencies urge safe rides amid celebrations
As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin, Milwaukee agencies are urging safe rides, offering free AAA tows, rideshare options and fare-free bus service to prevent impaired driving.
New Year’s Eve safety reminders
As people head out to celebrate and toast the start of 2026, safety officials are reminding drivers that the best way to ring in the New Year is to get home alive and safe.
Objections to planned sports complex
Homeowners in the village of Vernon said they feel blindsided by a proposed sports complex planned just across the street – but in a different municipality.
Farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Missing Wisconsin girl has Kenosha, Racine areas ties: sheriff
Authorities in northwest Wisconsin are searching for missing 14-year-old Alexandria Kuntz. She was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
New Year's Eve celebrations in Wisconsin welcome 2026 early
Clocks have not struck midnight, but that doesn't mean southeast Wisconsin is waiting to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
We Energies says peregrine falcon program reached milestone in 2025
We Energies announced its peregrine falcon program reached a milestone in 2025, according to a new report.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track, towards audience at Indian Jones Stunt Show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
NFL legend Brett Favre shares update on tough battle with Parkinson's disease
NFL legend Brett Favre offered an update on his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease during the latest episode of his podcast.
Milwaukee fatal bar shooting; 1 dead, warrant out for man's arrest
A warrant is out for a Milwaukee man charged with first-degree homicide after prosecutors say he fatally shot a man outside a northwest side bar earlier this month.
Dashcam captures deer crashing into work van in Mequon on Christmas Eve
A dashcam video shows a deer crashing into a work van on Christmas Eve in Mequon, leaving the vehicle heavily damaged but still drivable as the owner finished his service call.