Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties
Milwaukee city leaders are calling out landlords they say are failing to provide basic standards for tenants, including heat, after a growing number of properties were temporarily shut down this winter.
Milwaukee city leaders are calling out landlords they say are failing to provide basic standards for tenants, including heat, after a growing number of properties were temporarily shut down this winter.
Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student
Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.
Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.
Border Patrol Commander Bovino, some agents leaving Minnesota 'imminently'
Greg Bovino and some border patrol agents are expected to leave Minnesota imminently, according to multiple reports.
Greg Bovino and some border patrol agents are expected to leave Minnesota imminently, according to multiple reports.
Waukesha County measles case confirmed, Wisconsin health officials say
State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Waukesha County resident, the first in Wisconsin for 2026.
State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Waukesha County resident, the first in Wisconsin for 2026.
Quinton Aaron, actor known for 'The Blind Side,' hospitalized in Atlanta
An actor widely recognized from his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" is currently on life support at an Atlanta hospital, fighting a severe blood infection, according to a fundraiser raising money to support his medical expenses.
An actor widely recognized from his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" is currently on life support at an Atlanta hospital, fighting a severe blood infection, according to a fundraiser raising money to support his medical expenses.
Waukesha County measles case confirmed, Wisconsin health officials say
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services confirmed on Monday, Jan. 26, one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services confirmed on Monday, Jan. 26, one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County.
Rare avalanche shuts down Pennsylvania road during winter storm
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
ICE in Minnesota lawsuit: Judge hears arguments seeking to block immigration operations
A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. The judge did not rule on the case during the hearing, saying she plans to issue a written opinion but did not specify when.
A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. The judge did not rule on the case during the hearing, saying she plans to issue a written opinion but did not specify when.
Brookfield retail theft at Kohl's; police seek to identify 2 women
Brookfield police are seeking the public's help to identify two women they say stole various merchandise from the Kohl's on N. 124th Street.
Brookfield police are seeking the public's help to identify two women they say stole various merchandise from the Kohl's on N. 124th Street.
Brookfield Burlington retail theft; $1K worth of merchandise stolen
Brookfield police are looking for three people who they say stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Burlington store on Jan. 18.
Brookfield police are looking for three people who they say stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Burlington store on Jan. 18.
Wisconsin State Fair; Lindsey Stirling takes Main Stage on Aug. 14
Electronic violinist, dancer and artist Lindsey Stirling will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
Electronic violinist, dancer and artist Lindsey Stirling will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
Milwaukee County highlights community violence intervention efforts
County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable discussion on Monday to highlight Milwaukee County’s Credible Messenger Program.
County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable discussion on Monday to highlight Milwaukee County’s Credible Messenger Program.
Chicago unseats Atlanta as airport with most flights
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Hustisford man arrested, charged with child sex crimes
A Hustisford man was arrested and criminally charged following a sex crimes investigation.
A Hustisford man was arrested and criminally charged following a sex crimes investigation.
ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz speaks on shooting, protests continue, Alex Pretti remembered
ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.
ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Malik Randle sought for stealing, making threats
A Milwaukee man was stopped at a grocery store for stealing when investigators said he made threats and went on the run.
A Milwaukee man was stopped at a grocery store for stealing when investigators said he made threats and went on the run.
Milwaukee police chief faces criticism over training trip to Israel
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is under scrutiny after attending counterterrorism training in Israel, as residents criticized the trip during a commission meeting and officials defended it as nonpolitical.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is under scrutiny after attending counterterrorism training in Israel, as residents criticized the trip during a commission meeting and officials defended it as nonpolitical.
Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause
A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.
A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.
Rams lose to Seahawks, fall short in bid for first Super Bowl trip since Feb. 2022
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.