Hundreds take polar plunge at Milwaukee's lakefront
Hundreds of people took the polar plunge at Milwaukee's lakefront on New Year's Day, an annual tradition at Bradford Beach.
Hundreds of people took the polar plunge at Milwaukee's lakefront on New Year's Day, an annual tradition at Bradford Beach.
Milwaukee lakefront Cool Fool Kite Festival, family fun
The 39th annual Cool Fool Kite & Snow-Carving Festival drew people to Veterans Park at Milwaukee's lakefront on New Year's Day.
The 39th annual Cool Fool Kite & Snow-Carving Festival drew people to Veterans Park at Milwaukee's lakefront on New Year's Day.
Polar bears unite on Milwaukee's lakefront
Hundreds of people went to Bradford Beach on Milwaukee's lakefront to take in the annual polar bear event held on New Year's Day
Hundreds of people went to Bradford Beach on Milwaukee's lakefront to take in the annual polar bear event held on New Year's Day
Milwaukee man found safe, reported critically missing Thursday
Milwaukee police requested the public's help to find critically missing 32-year-old Jared Bratchett. He was last seen on Thursday morning, Jan. 1.
Milwaukee police requested the public's help to find critically missing 32-year-old Jared Bratchett. He was last seen on Thursday morning, Jan. 1.
Greendale High School Marching Band 2026 Rose Parade performance
The Greendale High School Marching Band was back at the Rose Parade for the 2026 edition in Pasadena, California.
The Greendale High School Marching Band was back at the Rose Parade for the 2026 edition in Pasadena, California.
Milwaukee shooting at 13th and Concordia; 18-year-old wounded
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 13th and Concordia on the city's north side early Thursday, Jan. 1.
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 13th and Concordia on the city's north side early Thursday, Jan. 1.
Greendale High School Marching Band performs in the 2026 Rose Parade
The Greendale High School Marching Band performs in the 2026 Rose Parade on Thursday, Jan. 1. They braved rainy weather to wow the crowds gathered in Pasadena.
The Greendale High School Marching Band performs in the 2026 Rose Parade on Thursday, Jan. 1. They braved rainy weather to wow the crowds gathered in Pasadena.
Rose Parade 2026: How to watch, what you need to know
Celebrate the first day of 2026 by embracing the fun and excitement of the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Celebrate the first day of 2026 by embracing the fun and excitement of the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
New Year's babies; Aurora Health Care shares 1st of 2026
Aurora Health Care shared on Thursday, Jan. 1 the first babies of 2026 born within its facilities.
Aurora Health Care shared on Thursday, Jan. 1 the first babies of 2026 born within its facilities.
Milwaukee shooting Wednesday; 1 injured near Lloyd and Vel R. Phillips
A shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Dec. 31 left one person injured.
A shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Dec. 31 left one person injured.
Milwaukee house fire Wednesday; Red Cross notified, no injuries
Milwaukee firefighters responded to a residential fire near 13th and Layton on Wednesday night, Dec. 31.
Milwaukee firefighters responded to a residential fire near 13th and Layton on Wednesday night, Dec. 31.
Plymouth rings in new year with annual Big Cheese Drop
Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.
Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.
Plymouth rings in 2026 with annual Big Cheese Drop
Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.
Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.