Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman pleads guilty
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
Judge sentences Nikita Casap to life in prison
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Nikita Casap to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Nikita Casap to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Waukesha homicides: Nikita Casap sentenced for 2025 killings
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap speaks at sentencing hearing
Nikita Casap spoke in court before he was sentenced for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap spoke in court before he was sentenced for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 33 latest updates
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest entertainment lineup released
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
TikTok ban arson at Grothman's office, man sentenced to prison
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
Milwaukee hit-and-run sends car into building, suspect sought
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
New ‘Milwaukee County Center for Youth’ officially opens
State and local leaders officially opened the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth (MCCY) on Thursday.
State and local leaders officially opened the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth (MCCY) on Thursday.
Open Record: After The Boom
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
New ‘Milwaukee County Center for Youth’ officially opens
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Easter Bunny bouncing his way to Brookfield Square; what to know
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
Push for more changes to MPD chase policy
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will take up a proposal on Thursday, March 5 which calls for new restrictions – particularly on MPD pursuits for reckless driving.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will take up a proposal on Thursday, March 5 which calls for new restrictions – particularly on MPD pursuits for reckless driving.
Milwaukee police chase policy; city leaders push for more changes
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
2005 Milwaukee cold case solved, 1982 case still cold
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.