We Energies estimates power outage restoration for 80% by midnight
High winds knocked out power to tens of thousands of residents overnight Wednesday into Thursday, Dec. 16.
High winds knocked out power to tens of thousands of residents overnight Wednesday into Thursday, Dec. 16.
VIDEO: Small fire reported at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Milwaukee fire kills dog, destroys family's home
A Milwaukee home near 30th and Concordia was destroyed in a fire. The family who lived there lost everything, including their beloved pet dog.
A Milwaukee home near 30th and Concordia was destroyed in a fire. The family who lived there lost everything, including their beloved pet dog.
192 Milwaukee homicides, 2020 record nearly broken
Milwaukee's latest homicide victims include a 25-year-old man looking forward to his first Christmas as a husband and a 65-year-old father and grandfather with a big family who loved him. The city is one murder away from breaking last year's record.
Milwaukee's latest homicide victims include a 25-year-old man looking forward to his first Christmas as a husband and a 65-year-old father and grandfather with a big family who loved him. The city is one murder away from breaking last year's record.
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
New, familiar role for action star
A new but familiar role for a big named action star. Gino Salomone fills in the WakeUp News team.
A new but familiar role for a big named action star. Gino Salomone fills in the WakeUp News team.
Milwaukee 15-year-old Jason Eggars killed, no arrests 2 years later
Jason Eggars, 15, of Milwaukee, a North Division High School freshman, was shot and then dumped at 17th and Center. Two years later, his family still wants to know who killed him and why.
Jason Eggars, 15, of Milwaukee, a North Division High School freshman, was shot and then dumped at 17th and Center. Two years later, his family still wants to know who killed him and why.
Harley-Davidson takes electric motorcycle company public
Harley-Davidson will take its electric motorcycle division public through a blank-check company.
Harley-Davidson will take its electric motorcycle division public through a blank-check company.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Self-defense claimed in Milwaukee homicide near Brady Street
It will be up to a jury to decide if a fatal shooting near Brady Street in Milwaukee was a case of self-defense or reckless homicide.
It will be up to a jury to decide if a fatal shooting near Brady Street in Milwaukee was a case of self-defense or reckless homicide.
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Milwaukee missing teen with autism found safe
Milwaukee police say a missing 17-year-old with autism who is non-verbal was found safe.
Milwaukee police say a missing 17-year-old with autism who is non-verbal was found safe.
Bradley Tech shots fired call, no injuries
Milwaukee police were called to Bradley Tech High School for a report of shots fired.
Milwaukee police were called to Bradley Tech High School for a report of shots fired.
St. Augustine Prep students exposed to pool chemicals, MFD says
Eleven kids were taken to the hospital after being exposed to pool chemicals in swim class at St. Augustine Prep on the city's south side Monday afternoon, Dec. 6.
Eleven kids were taken to the hospital after being exposed to pool chemicals in swim class at St. Augustine Prep on the city's south side Monday afternoon, Dec. 6.
2 Milwaukee officers hurt in crash
Two Milwaukee police officers were taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash near 12th and Highland.
Two Milwaukee police officers were taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash near 12th and Highland.
Fatal fire in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a house fire near 32nd and Lisbon early Saturday.
The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a house fire near 32nd and Lisbon early Saturday.
Racine County Jail inmate's death ruled accidental overdose: sheriff
The death of Racine County Jail inmate Ronquale Ditello-Scott Jr. in May 2021 has been ruled an accidental overdose, the sheriff's office said.
The death of Racine County Jail inmate Ronquale Ditello-Scott Jr. in May 2021 has been ruled an accidental overdose, the sheriff's office said.
Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.