Former Waukesha teacher rings historic bell before school closes

Former Bethesda Elementary teacher Joan Dehnel returned to the Waukesha school to ring its historic bell for her 92nd birthday on Thursday, May 14, before the school closes for good in June.

Former Waukesha teacher rings historic bell before school closes
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A bell-ringing tradition that dates back generations at Bethesda Elementary in Waukesha will soon come to an end when the school permanently closes after this school year.

Fond du Lac County chase, car flies over traffic while fleeing

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office released video from a high-speed chase that shows a wanted suspect's car flying over traffic.

Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails
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A bipartisan plan to use part of Wisconsin’s state surplus for school funding, property tax relief and direct payments to residents failed in the Legislature on Wednesday night, May 13.

Abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee eyed for potential data center

Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, a small portion of an abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee is being eyed for a new potential data center.

Proposed data center at Milwaukee's Midtown Center
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A data center is planned for Milwaukee. One community group calls it an emergency, others say it is just a small part of a plan to transform an old Walmart.

Downtown Milwaukee Bob Uecker mural being installed

A mural in honor of legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker is coming to downtown Milwaukee, near Jefferson and Wisconsin.

Chance the Rapper to perform in Milwaukee on Oct. 4

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper is coming to Milwaukee as part of The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Viral hepatitis elimination plan; DHS launches dashboard to track progress

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan's goals.

Ridglan Farms beagles arrive in southeast Wisconsin
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As rescues and shelters near the end of their mission to remove 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, some of the newly freed dogs are already adapting to new homes. 

Waukesha County burglaries, 3 Chilean nationals sentenced

Three Chilean nationals, charged in a string of Waukesha County burglaries last year, have now been sentenced.

East Troy stabbing; wanted teen located in Illinois, taken into custody

The teen wanted in connection to a stabbing in East Troy has been taken into custody. The 17-year-old boy was arrested in Illinois on Thursday morning, May 14.

Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails; Evers criticizes lawmakers

Gov. Tony Evers criticized state lawmakers after a bipartisan Wisconsin surplus plan failed Wednesday night, May 13, blocking school funding, tax rebates and property tax relief.

Sun Badger Solar founders charged in theft case; man says he lost $18K

Dane County prosecutors charged Sun Badger Solar founders Trevor Sumner and Kristopher Sipe after customers reported paying thousands for unfinished solar panel projects.

Milwaukee wastewater whistleblower alleges plant mismanagement

A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny on Thursday, warming up

Mostly clear overnight. Patchy frost possible inland. Temperatures will settle around 40 overnight. Mostly sunny on Thursday with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s inland, around 60 near the lake. Light rain will move through overnight Thursday night with 0.10" or less.

Milwaukee shooting near 62nd and Harrison, 2 men charged

Two men are charged in a shooting that killed Tyler Huddleston after prosecutors said there was a cellphone argument outside a Milwaukee party.