Marcus Theatres: 90 years of movie magic, humble start in Ripon

For 90 years, the biggest stars and stories have played for generations on a Marcus Theatres silver screen. And the journey of this Wisconsin company is, itself, a tale worthy of Hollywood.

Small business challenges; Wisconsin program offers free help to owners

Running a small business can feel like an uphill battle. Now, a Wisconsin program is working to make that fight a little less grueling ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser waives extradition in Illinois

Morgan Geyser remains jailed in Illinois after she cut off her monitoring bracelet and left Wisconsin. But she may be back in the state soon.

Menomonee Falls Home Depot identity theft; police seek public's help

Menomonee Falls police are seeking a man accused of using stolen credit card information at a West Allis Home Depot on Sunday and are asking anyone who recognizes him to contact the police department.

Child fentanyl death; Waukesha County mom pleads no contest

Elida Tejeda, a Waukesha County mother charged in the May 2024 death of her 1-year-old daughter, pleaded no contest on Monday, Nov. 24 to first-degree reckless homicide.

Waukesha standoff: Man sentenced to 4 years in prison

A Waukesha man, convicted on multiple charges related to an hours-long standoff that happened last year, was sentenced to prison.

Morgan Geyser escape; victim notification delay draws scrutiny

Morgan Geyser was arrested in Illinois after escaping her group home, but her victim’s family says they weren’t notified for about 14 hours, raising concerns about victims’ rights.

Menomonee Falls Target retail theft case tied to 2 incidents days apart

Police say a man stole from the Menomonee Falls Target twice in three days, pushing a loss-prevention worker during the second incident before fleeing in a black Infiniti with no plates.

Former Wis. Lutheran HS teacher sentenced; convicted of child sex crimes

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Justin Liepert on Monday, Nov. 24, to five years in prison plus an additional six years of extended supervision in connection with sex crimes.

Morgan Geyser escape: Madison PD says they were not initially alerted

Madison police say they did not know Morgan Geyser's escape from a group home for 11 ½ hours, and they did not hear about it from the state.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser detained by police in Illinois

Morgan Geyser, the woman involved in the Slender Man stabbing case in Waukesha back in 2014, escaped a Madison group home after cutting off her monitoring bracelet on Saturday.

Heritage Christian senior helps volleyball team lock in school history

Nina Dorger helped anchor a team vying to make school history – and that team finished the season on a 23-match win streak to make it happen.

'Bogus' emotional support animal letters; Wisconsin investigates psychologist

A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."

Fake service animals, ESAs; Wisconsin lawmakers tighten the leash

More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life, but Wisconsin lawmakers say some pet owners are taking advantage.

The Youth Basketball Convention Girls Fall Classic in New Berlin

The Youth Basketball Convention is an organization dedicated to helping young athletes. Today (Sunday, Nov. 23) is their Fall Classic, empowering young female athletes.

Waukesha parade memorial dedicated, 4 years since attack
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The Waukesha community gathered for a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Nov. 21. A new memorial for the victims was dedicated at Grede Park.

Waukesha parade memorial dedicated, city marks 4 years since attack

The Waukesha community gathered for a remembrance ceremony on Friday, marking four years since the Christmas parade attack.

Waukesha community still healing 4 years later
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The Waukesha community is showing resilience and strength ahead of a remembrance ceremony on Friday, marking four years since the Christmas parade attack. This as the United for Waukesha Resiliency Center is set to close.

High School Blitz 2025: Arrowhead, Grafton hoist title trophies

The high school football season is officially over, and four teams from southeast Wisconsin added championship hardware to their trophy cases this week.