Jackson Elementary School property crash; no students, staff injured

Jackson police said no students or staff were hurt after a single-vehicle crash on Jackson Elementary School property on Wednesday afternoon, June 3.

Southeast Wisconsin Air Quality Alert; 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of southeast Wisconsin until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan oral arguments
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Hannah Dugan, the former Milwaukee County judge convicted of obstructing federal agents from carrying out an immigrant enforcement operation at the courthouse last year, was back in court on Wednesday, June 3. A federal judge heard arguments for a defense motion that he reconsider a prior order that denied dismissal of the case.

1982 Milwaukee River cold case; medical examiner identifies woman

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified a woman found dead in the Milwaukee River in 1982 as Berline Trammel, who was born on November 17, 1955.

Combatting reckless driving; David Crowley signs new legislation

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation on Wednesday, June 3 authorizing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office to impound vehicles for reckless driving offenses.

All lanes reopen on I-41 NB after crash near Silver Spring Drive

A crash shut down northbound I-41 from Silver Spring Drive to Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, June 3.

Rock River drowning; body recovered after multi-agency search

A drowning victim was recovered from the Rock River in Jefferson after a multi-agency search resumed Wednesday, June 3, one day after the person entered the water while boating.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Dugan in court; argue for case dismissal

Hannah Dugan, the former Milwaukee County judge convicted of obstructing federal agents from carrying out an immigrant enforcement operation at the courthouse, was back in court on Wednesday, June 3.

Greenfield car fire; 30-year-old found dead on I-43 ramp

A 30-year-old man was found dead in a burned vehicle on an I-43 offramp in Greenfield on Tuesday after an alleged hit-and-run and second crash involving the same car.

Franklin strip club license renewal vote tied after trafficking case

Franklin Common Council members tied on renewing licenses for On the Border, a strip club linked to a sex trafficking case, delaying the decision until their June 16 meeting.

Waukesha homicide defendant will represent himself in trial
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Waukesha homicide suspect Kevin Lychwick will represent himself at trial next week after a judge denied another delay in the case charging him with killing his neighbor back in 2024.

Ridglan Farms beagles get second chance as rescue effort grows

Animal advocates say 135 more beagles will be released from Ridglan Farms this week, bringing the number removed from the facility to 1,635 as rescue efforts continue.

Milwaukee Weather: Warmer days ahead

Clear skies overnight with temperatures settling in the 50s by sunrise. Mostly sunny and warmer on Wednesday with highs in the low 80s inland, upper 70s near the lake.

Wisconsin absentee ballot fraud: Harry Wait sentenced
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A Walworth County judge sentenced 72-year-old Harry Wait to three years of probation on Tuesday for election fraud and identity theft.

Waukesha murder suspect to represent himself at trial next week

Waukesha homicide suspect Kevin Lychwick will represent himself at trial next week after a judge denied another delay in the case charging him with killing his neighbor back in 2024.

Fatal downtown Milwaukee shooting; Dominec Gaines sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Dominec Gaines Jr. on Tuesday, June 2, to seven years probation in connection with a downtown shooting that left one dead and a second person wounded.