Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ

A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.

Wisconsin Lottery; 6 winning tickets sold, combined $8M in winnings

Six lucky Powerball tickets—totaling a combined $8,000,000 in winnings—were sold across Wisconsin for the April 29 draw.

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown

The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.

Milwaukee DPW annual compost bin sale; pre-order by May 31, 2026

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works is hosting its 15th annual Backyard Compost Bin Sale, featuring the Home Composter, a compost bin not available in stores.

West Bend construction accident; worker killed, pinned under lumber

A worker was pinned underneath lumber and killed after an accident at a town of West Bend construction site on Wednesday morning, April 29.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin $2.67 billion settlement payments

Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin to start sending out payments from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit for eligible former customers. 

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

Wisconsin gas prices surge; what caused the spike, drivers feel impact

Gas prices are rising across Wisconsin, with drivers and businesses feeling the impact, while a Milwaukee gas station owner offers free gas to seniors every other week.

Gas prices surge in Wisconsin
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The average price for one gallon of gasoline has surpassed $4 in Wisconsin. 

'Substantial majority' of Ridglan Farms beagles sold to rescues
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A rescue deal could move about 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, as new reporting sheds light ahead of a major announcement and questions remain about hundreds of dogs not included.

Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone

A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.

Okauchee Lions Club theft caught on camera
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The Okauchee Lions Club says thieves stole about $2,000 in materials from its volunteer-run park, with surveillance video showing suspects loading a pickup truck before leaving.

Okauchee Lions Club theft caught on camera; police investigate

The Okauchee Lions Club says thieves stole about $2,000 in materials from its volunteer-run park, with surveillance video showing suspects loading a pickup truck before leaving.

Milwaukee leaf collection changes coming
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Milwaukee DPW says new leaf collection rules will require residents to bag leaves starting this fall, as neighbors react to ongoing curbside buildup and concerns about clogged drains.

Milwaukee shooting Wednesday, 57th and Hadley; 9-year-old injured

Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that injured a 9-year-old near near 57th and Hadley on Wednesday, April 29, hours after a 2-year-old died after accidentally shooting themselves.

Milwaukee shots fired; 3 juveniles arrested after pursuit, crash

Milwaukee police say a shots fired incident tied to an attempted car theft led to a pursuit, crash and arrest of three juveniles, ages 14, 16 and 11, in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday, April 29.

Critically missing Milwaukee woman found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department says Marquetta Richardson has been found safe.