Disneyland says goodbye to iconic Splash Mountain ride
It's the official end of an era at Disneyland.
‘The Little Mermaid’ sings at the box office with $95.5 million opening
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Microsoft's Foxconn Mount Pleasant land purchase completed
The village of Mount Pleasant and others announced the closing of Microsoft's $50 million purchase of a land parcel originally meant for Foxconn.
We Energies back-billing upsets customers
Nobody likes paying a big bill after someone else makes a mistake, but when a utility provider makes an error, that?s usually what happens.
Milwaukee Police Department seeks $1.6M in crime seizure funds
The city of Milwaukee's annual budget is about $300 million, making up nearly all the property taxes the city has coming in. Each year, a portion of funds from crime seizures helps the police department out.
Off-duty Milwaukee police detective accused; sex assault of woman
A detective with the Milwaukee Police Department is accused of inappropriately touching a woman at a party while off-duty in January.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Round 3 of Disney job cuts starting
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Amazon bringing age verification for alcohol purchases to Amazon One palm recognition technology
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
794 crash at Pennsylvania Avenue, 14-year-old dead, driver arrested
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a crash on State Highway 794/Lake Parkway early Sunday. The 17-year-old driver was arrested for OWI/drugs. Sheriff's officials say she was going over 110 mph on the interstate.
Milwaukee charges against violent group; police chief, DA weigh in
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced charges against a violent group of individuals.
Milwaukee Police Athletic League; crime prevention effort renewed
The Milwaukee Police Department and others announced the launch of the Milwaukee Police Athletic League, designed to improve the relationship between the city's young people and police.
Former MPD Officer Mattioli trial; judge sets November date
A new trial date has been set for former Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli – charged with reckless homicide in the 2020 death of Joel Acevedo.
Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
Walt Disney Company cancels relocation of thousands of California workers to Orlando's Lake Nona
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Milwaukee police officer recruitment, FPC changes announced
Milwaukee will launch a new round of police officer recruitment Friday, May 19. The FPC is making changes to the process going forward.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort permanently shutting down this fall, Disney says
Just over a year ago, Walt Disney World Resort ushered in a new era of entertainment with the much-anticipated opening of its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The entertainment giant announced on Thursday that it will be permanently closing the resort and attraction this fall.
What is coming to Netflix in June 2023?
Netflix is always adding new shows and movies to its library, and June 2023 is no exception.
12th and State crash, Milwaukee paramedic unit involved
A Milwaukee Fire Department paramedic unit was involved in a crash Thursday morning, May 18 near 12th and State.