2 Racine apartment fires displace residents; infant, adult treated
Racine firefighters battled two apartment fires Wednesday afternoon, displacing residents at both locations and sending an infant and an adult to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Milwaukee apartment fire; firefighters face icy conditions, heavy workload
More than 50 people were displaced by a Milwaukee apartment fire on Sunday as firefighters battled extreme cold, responding to 32 fires over three days while the Red Cross assists affected residents.
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
Downtown Milwaukee temporary steam outage, We Energies restoring service
An issue at the Valley Power Plant caused a temporary steam outage for downtown Milwaukee buildings on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Cars piled up against Milwaukee freeway retaining wall
New body camera footage just released shows Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies racing to help a federal agent whose vehicle is dangling over a bridge.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Wisconsin winter storm: We Energies working to restore power outages
As a winter storm blankets southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, We Energies has reported power outages in some areas.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Milwaukee Fire Department: City leaders OK $10M to replace aging rigs
Milwaukee's fire chief has warned that the city's fire trucks are getting old. Soon, he will have another $10 million to replace some of those aging rigs. But there is a catch.
Foxconn to expand Racine County operation; 1,374 new jobs over 4 years
Foxconn plans to invest $569 million to expand its Racine County operations; a move that is expected to create 1,374 jobs over the next four years.
Milwaukee police union contract; officers to get 1st pay raise in years
Milwaukee police officers will get their first pay raise in years. The union says they need it to recruit more officers and keep the city safe. But what does it mean for your tax dollars?
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Aging Milwaukee fire trucks; battle over funding new rigs
There is a battle brewing over Milwaukee tax dollars. Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed some, but not all, money to replace aging Milwaukee fire trucks.
Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Milwaukee police union contract; city leaders struggle over cost, budget
Millions of your tax dollars might have to go to backpay. That is, if the Milwaukee Common Council approves a new police contract.