Southeast Wisconsin heat wave brings warning for medication users

Doctors and pharmacists in southeast Wisconsin warn extreme heat can raise risks for people taking water pills, antihistamines, insulin and mental health medications.

Milwaukee police shooting video released
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The Milwaukee Police Department released on Monday, June 29, body camera video associated with the police shooting of an armed 22-year-old man following a standoff near 84th and Lynx. That incident unfolded on Friday, June 12.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families find ways to cool down

Families in Milwaukee cooled off Monday with frozen custard and splash pads as an extreme heat warning remained in effect through Wednesday evening, with heat index values near 107.

Milwaukee finds ways to stay cool in the heat
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Families in Milwaukee cooled off Monday with frozen custard and splash pads as an extreme heat warning remained in effect through Wednesday evening, with heat index values near 107.

Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off
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Families spent Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park at Lincoln Park as an extreme heat warning remained in effect.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off

Families cooled off Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park in Milwaukee as an extreme heat warning remained in effect and officials urged people to hydrate and avoid direct sunlight.

Waukesha planetarium seeks $200K to replace aging equipment

The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium in Waukesha is trying to raise $200,000 by the end of the year to replace aging equipment leaders say can no longer be upgraded.

Milwaukee crash near 40th and Douglas leaves 4 people injured

Four people were taken to the hospital Monday after a multi-vehicle crash near 40th and Douglas in Milwaukee, where hazmat was called for a leaking fuel tank.

Venezuela earthquake relief; Milwaukee Brewers players, coach engaged
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Rescuers are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela after a pair of devastating earthquakes. In Milwaukee, there is a new effort to provide some relief. 

Venezuela earthquake relief; Milwaukee Brewers players, coach engaged

Rescuers are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela after a pair of devastating earthquakes. In Milwaukee, there is a new effort to provide some relief.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool

If you are struggling to stay cool and keep kids occupied, you have options. In fact, there is a completely free way to cool off in southeast Wisconsin every Tuesday through Saturday.

Brewers, Salvation Army team up to help feed kids in Milwaukee area

The Brewers and Salvation Army packed 600 lunches Monday for the annual Feed the Kids program, which provides free weekday meals to Milwaukee County children through Aug. 21.

Milwaukee police shooting near 84th and Lynx: Bodycam video released

The Milwaukee Police Department released on Monday, June 29, body camera video associated with the police shooting of an armed 22-year-old man following a standoff near 84th and Lynx.

Extreme, excessive heat in Milwaukee; cooling sites and safety tips

The extreme heat has arrived in southeast Wisconsin, and the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.

Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline

Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.

Former Bucks player Malik Beasley charged in ongoing gambling investigation

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.