Drone used to locate missing 4-year-old girl in Franklin park

A missing four-year-old girl has been found safe in Franklin. She was reported missing around 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. 

Special Olympics WI's biggest fundraiser takes new form due to COVID

The 2021 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin looked a little different to help ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Franklin teen to make NASCAR Xfinity Series debut

Sam Mayer, 17, will be racing for three different teams this season: JR Motorsports, Henderson Motorsports and Bret Holmes Racing. 

Franklin High School students help build home: 'Opened your eyes'

From the dirt and gravel to the framework and beyond, 13 Franklin High School students helped build a home from the ground up.

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A program between a home builder and local high schools is building community and careers, helping families flourish while getting students prepared for their next steps.

Complaint: Correctional officer sexually assaulted 2 at Milwaukee jail

A Franklin man, 26, who serves as a correctional officer at the Milwaukee County Jail, is accused of sexually assaulting two women at the facility.

Correctional officer from Franklin arrested in sex assault case

A 25-year-old Franklin man who has been a correctional officer in Milwaukee County since 2018 was arrested Friday, Jan. 29 in connection with a sexual assault.

Prosecutors: Rideshare driver assaulted woman he picked up from bar

A Milwaukee ride-share driver is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he picked up from a bar and drove to a Franklin motel in December.

Chance encounter leads to adoption for Franklin HS junior

Two years ago, Franklin boys swim and dive coach, Lindsey Gerszewski, met Tyler in her swimming class at Riverside High School, where she also teaches. The chance encounter changed everything.

Ascension Wisconsin frontline workers get 1st COVID-19 vaccines

Health care workers with Ascension Wisconsin joined a growing list of medical professionals to receive COVID-19 vaccines across the state.

Blend Coffee & Cocktails arrive at Ballpark Commons

Blend Coffee and Cocktails officially opens this week at the Ballpark Commons in Franklin, WI.

Franklin football forced to forfeit; parents address board of health

Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to COVID-19 precautions.

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Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to coronavirus precautions.

77 'extremely anxious' Franklin teachers sign COVID-19 grievance

The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen. 

Neighbors speak out against Strauss slaughterhouse expansion in Franklin

Opposition from Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey and protests from neighbors led Strauss to withdraw a proposal to move to Milwaukee's Century City last October. 

COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning

For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.