Sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday, DNR offers ice safety tips

Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, and the Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to be careful on the ice and that no ice is ever 100% safe.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash; striking driver suspected of OWI, police say

A 36-year-old man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash and suspicion of operating while intoxicated following a wreck at Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 12.

AJR at State Fair on Aug. 15
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AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Aug. 15.

Wisconsin State Fair: AJR takes Main Stage on Aug. 15

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday that indie band AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh competing bills

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.

Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh bills
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Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.

Bradford High arrest; Kenosha school leaders weigh safety concerns

After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.

Kenosha school district talks adding safety measures
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After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.

Beware of new, old scams during tax season

Tax season inevitably brings a rise in scams. Before gathering tax documents and preparing returns, stay ahead of scammers by knowing their favorite tactics.

Nancy Guthrie: FBI identifies 'Ozark Trail' backpack as key clue in search

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and has released a partial suspect description, identifying a man carrying a black "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" seen in doorbell camera footage.

Novel idea: Wisconsin's first romance bookstore is in Wauwatosa

A store in the Milwaukee area is making its own happily ever after, creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.

Wisconsin's first romance bookstore is in Wauwatosa
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The Well Red Damsel, a store in the Milwaukee area, is making its own happily ever after by creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Nancy Guthrie: Neighbors within 2-mile radius asked to look at security footage

Neighbors within a two-mile radius of Nancy Guthrie have been asked to submit video footage to investigators amid the ongoing search for the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Milwaukee sex trafficking case; man gets 262 months in prison

Morrell Johnson, a man who federal authorities described as a violent trafficker that preyed on vulnerable women in Milwaukee, will spend more than two decades behind bars after he plead guilty this week to multiple charges.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 12 latest updates

Feb. 12 marks the twelfth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Waukesha County buckthorn removal, heartbreak healing
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In Waukesha County, there's a place in the woods where former flames are extinguished alongside a growing threat.