Bitter temperatures stall outdoor work
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A prolonged stretch of subzero temperatures is forcing some outdoor businesses to slow or halt operations as extreme cold strains workers and equipment across southeastern Wisconsin.

Red Cross volunteer workforce pushed to limits
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The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.

Southeast Wisconsin extreme cold; bitter temperatures stall outdoor work

A prolonged subzero cold snap forced a southeastern Wisconsin tree service company to pause work for the first time in nearly 40 years as extreme temperatures strained workers, equipment and operations.

American Red Cross Milwaukee volunteer workforce pushed to its limits

The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.

David Spade coming to Milwaukee
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with David Spade ahead of his tour stop in Milwaukee on Friday, January 30. 

Wisconsin Humane Society 'Poorly Drawn Pets' fundraiser
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"Poorly Drawn Pets" fundraiser is back at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Stacy Oatman from the Wisconsin Humane Society to learn more about the fundraiser. 

Girl Scout Cookie Season kick off
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast as cookie season is underway. 

Schoemann drops out of governor race
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Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Waukesha County man accused of driving drunk; "extreme intoxication"

A 34-year-old Pewaukee man is accused of driving drunk and being involved in a pair of hit-and-run crashes in a Brookfield parking lot.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Shorewood beach trespassing case; man found guilty, fined $313

A Shorewood municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline, past signs that marked private property.

Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed by man with syringe; FBI leading investigation

The FBI is taking over investigating the suspect who sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a liquid during her Minneapolis town hall on Tuesday.

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.

Ascension Wisconsin expanding its 'Dispensary of Hope' program

Ascension Wisconsin held a ribbon-cutting celebration at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin on Wednesday, Jan. 28 to mark the expansion of the “Dispensary of Hope" program to this location.

Village of Darien theft; money stolen from video gaming devices at bar

The City of Delavan Police Department is looking for the person who they say stole money out of video gaming devices at a bar in the Village of Darien.