2025 Wisconsin State Fair attendance; 892,968 fairgoers entered gates

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.

Superglue in soda; man pleads guilty, placed drops in co-worker's drink

A Milwaukee man is accused of placing drops of superglue into a co-worker's soft drink pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to a single charge of “placing foreign object in edibles.”

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; West Allis cleanup underway

Cleanup is underway in West Allis after floodwaters damaged homes and destroyed belongings across the city over the weekend.

Historic flooding aftermath
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Communities across southeastern Wisconsin are still dealing with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flash flooding that occurred on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, 2025.

Wisconsin State Fair employee fired following police investigation

A Wisconsin State Fair employee has been terminated following a police investigation into an incident involving a minor.

Wisconsin State Fair roasted corn, farmer shares crop's journey

Wisconsin ranks third in the nation in sweet corn production. And from the farm to the Wisconsin State Fair, the crop has quite a journey.

West Allis elementary school burglary, police seek suspect

The West Allis Police Department is investigating a recent school burglary and needs help from the public to identify a suspect.

Wisconsin State Fair, air quality; huge turnout amid smoke concerns

When it comes to the Wisconsin State Fair, there's a little something for everyone, but ongoing poor air quality has raised some concerns.

Check out Dairy Lane at the Wisconsin State Fair

Dairy is the cornerstone of Wisconsin – and the Wisconsin State Fair. Head to Dairy Lane at the fair to learn more about the most important industry.

Wisconsin State Fair 2025: Opening day sights, bites and more

The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair has officially opened on Thursday, July 31. The rides, vendors, food and more runs now through Sunday, Aug. 10.

2025 Wisconsin State Fair; everything you need to know

The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair opened Thursday, July 31 – offering dozens of rides, hundreds of food items and thousands of animals to fairgoers.

West Allis police chase into Milwaukee, 2 arrested after crash

West Allis police arrested two people after a chase into Milwaukee's Washington Park ended with a crash on Tuesday night, July 29.

Wisconsin State Fair: 2025 Sporkies, Drinkies winners revealed

The Wisconsin State Fair announced on Tuesday, July 29, the winners of the fair's Sporkies and Drinkies competition.

Wisconsin State Fair; keeping farm animals cool in the heat

The heat felt on Tuesday, July 29, did not stop the action at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Set-up is underway as the fair is less than two days from opening its gates.

Wisconsin State Fair rides inspected ahead of opening day

Before the 174th Wisconsin State Fair begins, a safety check of the rides took place on Tuesday, July 29.