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Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions

January 21, 2026 9:43am CST

Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday

January 21, 2026 9:26am CST

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.

Summerfest 2026 headliner; The Roots at BMO Pavilion on June 25

January 21, 2026 8:16am CST

The Roots will headline the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite during Summerfest 2026.

Milwaukee coffee shop leans on community support after second break-in

January 20, 2026 10:24pm CST

After a second break-in in six months, a Milwaukee neighborhood cafe is now leaning on community support, adding security and going cashless while staying committed to its mission.

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says

January 20, 2026 10:01pm CST

Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night. 

Microsoft in Wisconsin; Mount Pleasant may become data center hub

January 20, 2026 9:33pm CST

Microsoft is asking Mount Pleasant officials to approve 15 new data centers on the former Foxconn site, a major expansion that could reshape the area into a large data center hub.

ICE in Minnesota: DHS Sec. Kristi Noem says arrests are coming in St. Paul church protest

January 20, 2026 6:34pm CST

ICE operations continue in Minnesota on Tuesday, with several news conferences planned to denounce ICE. Find live updates here.

Corey Stingley death: Restorative justice resolution brings closure

January 20, 2026 6:27pm CST

Restorative justice was just part of what led to two men pleading guilty to felony murder in the death of Corey Stingley last week.

NARI NextGen challenge gives SE Wisconsin students trade experience

January 20, 2026 6:24pm CST

Milwaukee and Waukesha-area students are building a backyard oasis through a regional trades challenge, the NARI NextGen Trades Challenge, gaining hands-on experience and exploring careers in construction.

Former bus driver pleads no contest; crash that killed man, hurt another

January 20, 2026 6:16pm CST

A former bus driver pleaded no contest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to a Christmas Day 2025 fatal crash that happened at 47th and Villard in Milwaukee.

St. Ben's winter warming center open 24 hours a day through Jan. 25

January 20, 2026 5:24pm CST

Capuchin Community Services will keep its St. Ben’s Warming Center (930 W. State Street, Milwaukee) open 24 hours a day through Sunday, Jan. 25, due to bitter cold air blanketing the region.

Wisconsin data centers; Assembly passes bill to place restrictions

January 20, 2026 5:20pm CST

Microsoft’s data center expansion in Racine County has sparked a debate in Madison, where lawmakers are split over a GOP bill aimed at regulating data centers and preventing higher utility costs.

Milwaukee grocery store closures impact vulnerable, nonprofit says

January 20, 2026 5:17pm CST

The closure of another Milwaukee grocery store, the second already this year, is impacting the city's most vulnerable communities, a nonprofit said.