Wisconsin congressional maps, judge panels must decide cases

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered a pair of three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits related to the state's congressional maps.

Candy Cane Lane supports MACC Fund for 40th season; what to know

"Candy Cane Lane" will celebrate its 40th season in West Allis. The annual fundraiser, benefiting the MACC Fund, opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.

2025 Wisconsin gun deer opening weekend harvest, preliminary data

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced preliminary deer harvest and license sales totals for the opening weekend of the 2025 gun deer season.

Crafty conversations; Toys & kits to help create meaningful moments
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Speech-language pathologist and toy expert Erika Cardamone shares toys and creative kits to help spark meaningful moments between kids and adults.

Ryan Strnad leaves Wisconsin governor race, backs David Crowley

Beer vendor Ryan Strnad is leaving the Democratic field in the 2026 Wisconsin governor race and will back Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

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.

Milwaukee, Shorewood stretch of Lake Drive to reopen on Nov. 26

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says it has completed the reconstruction of WIS 32 (N. Lake Drive) between E. Edgewood Avenue and E. Kensington Boulevard in Shorewood and Milwaukee.

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.

Milwaukee Weather: Fog and drizzle overnight, snow on Wednesday

Light rain showers with steady temperatures in the mid-40s overnight. Areas of fog as well. Cloudy, foggy at times with drizzle on Tuesday. Highs in the low 50s. Light rain on Tuesday night as a cold front comes through. Light snow is likely on Wednesday with less than 1" of accumulation. VERY windy with westerly winds gusts to over 50mph possible.

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.

Morgan Geyser escape, no alert initially issued
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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.

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.

Greenfield police chief to stand trial
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Greenfield's police chief is headed to trial charged with misconduct in office. On Monday, Nov. 24, prosecutors hit the embattled top cop with another felony.

Kenosha businesses provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need

Just three days out from Thanksgiving and some families still don't know if they'll have a meal for the holiday. A few Kenosha businesses say they're stepping in to help.

Milwaukee car fire, boy found dead; Charles Roby sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Charles Roby on Monday, Nov. 24, to 32 years in prison in connection with the death of a 15-year-old who was found inside a burning vehicle in Milwaukee.