West Allis trees uprooted, Milwaukee's south side hit hard by storms

Storm damage stretched from West Allis to Milwaukee's Walker Square on Wednesday after storms wreaked havoc across the area the night before.

Heat, storms impact Wisconsin State Fair
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Extreme heat was the top concern at the Wisconsin State Fair on Tuesday, event officials encouraged people to do what they needed to stay cool.

Severe storms impact Wisconsin State Fair
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Extreme heat was the top concern at the Wisconsin State Fair on Tuesday, event officials encouraged people to do what they needed to stay cool.

Wisconsin State Fair heat concerns, attendees try to keep cool

Extreme heat was the top concern at the Wisconsin State Fair on Tuesday, event officials encouraged people to do what they needed to stay cool.

History of dairy at Wisconsin State Fair
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Have you ever wondered about the process of getting your favorite cheese or dairy product to your kitchen table?

Dairy Lane at Wisconsin State Fair

Have you ever wondered about the process of getting your favorite cheese or dairy product to your kitchen table?

Wisconsin State Fair traditions continue

The Wisconsin State Fair overcame challenges to bring back some favorite traditions either in 2021.

Wisconsin State Fair returns, COVID persists year after cancellation

The first day of the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair concluded Thursday, marking the event's return after a year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Wisconsin State Fair opens, runs through Aug. 15: What to know

The Wisconsin State Fair kicked off Thursday, Aug. 5. The return features 70 new foods and more than 100 musical acts – and new COVID-19 precautions.

State Fair vendors struggle to hire
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Many have been patiently waiting after the Wisconsin State Fair was canceled last summer, and vendors are hoping that patience will continue over the next 11 days because lines for food might be a bit longer this year.

Staffing shortages for State Fair vendors

Many have been patiently waiting after the Wisconsin State Fair was canceled last summer, and vendors are hoping that patience will continue over the next 11 days because lines for food might be a bit longer this year.

State Fair ride inspections on eve of opening

The 170th Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, Aug. 5, but before the doors open, one final safety check of the State Fair rides took place Wednesday.

Wisconsin State Fair recommends masks indoors
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Anyone headed out to the fair is encouraged to bring a mask if they want to go into any of the buildings. Fair representatives said they will continue to change policies to match CDC recommendations.

Wisconsin State Fair: Masks recommended indoors

The Wisconsin State Fair opens Aug. 5, and organizers of the massive operation are working to keep up with the changing CDC guidelines.

Armed robbery reported at West Allis business

West Allis police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business near 92nd and Greenfield.