Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026

New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dashcam captures deer crashing into work van in Mequon
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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.

Milwaukee tenants seek help, cold weather worsens no-heat conditions

A Milwaukee tenant says weeks without heat forced her family to use stove burners to stay warm, as city officials warn of rising no-heat complaints during dangerous cold.

Milwaukee tenant says apartment without heat for weeks
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A Milwaukee tenant says weeks without heat forced her family to use stove burners to stay warm, as city officials warn of rising no-heat complaints during dangerous cold.

Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey

Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.

Milwaukee teen accused of OWI hit-and-run outside bar

A Milwaukee teenager faces felony charges after prosecutors say she drove intoxicated, hit a security guard outside a bar and fled, leaving the victim with a broken foot.

Newly-restored space for autism therapy clinic
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Caravel Autism Health opened a clinic on Milwaukee's south side in 2021. In August, it suffered damage from heavy rains. Now, the Mitchell Street space is restored. We learn more from Alicia Ehlen and Tori Ostergaard.