Wisconsin

ELMNT Lounge shut down, Milwaukee Common Council revokes license

November 4, 2025 4:14pm CST

Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday voted to shut down ELMNT Lounge. The bar's attorney said it sets a problematic precedent for other bar owners.

Body found in woods; Waukesha man found guilty of homicide, hiding corpse

November 4, 2025 3:52pm CST

A Waukesha County jury found Matthew Pahl guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 4 of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse in the death of his girlfriend three years ago.

Milwaukee man found safe, reported critically missing Tuesday

November 4, 2025 3:39pm CST

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find critically missing 44-year-old James Spears.

Milwaukee Weather: Windy Wednesday, weekend cold blast

November 4, 2025 3:34pm CST

Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures in the 50s this evening and 40s overnight. Partly sunny and windy on Wednesday with a high in the mid-50s. A morning freeze is likely on Thursday.

West Allis Community Food Drive underway; how you can help

November 4, 2025 3:25pm CST

West Allis launched a community food drive on Monday, citing a rise in food insecurity and uncertainty surrounding food assistance benefits.

Wisconsin influenza-like illness data, DHS launches new resource

November 4, 2025 3:14pm CST

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a new resource available that keeps track of influenza-like illnesses across the state.

Greenfield police chief accused of felony misconduct; charges filed

November 4, 2025 1:42pm CST

Milwaukee County prosecutors charged Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with felony misconduct in office.

Wisconsin Humane Society overcrowding, foster parents needed

November 4, 2025 1:09pm CST

The Wisconsin Humane Society needs your help in fostering cats and kittens after an "unprecedented intake" of animals, especially surrendered cats.

Columbia County fatal crash; Keegin Neveln sentenced to 6 years prison

November 4, 2025 12:53pm CST

A Columbia County judge sentenced Keegin Neveln on Monday, Nov. 3. to six years in prison in connection with a May 2024 fatal crash that happened in the Town of Lewiston.

2025 Wisconsin gun deer hunt; 9-day season runs Nov. 22-30

November 4, 2025 11:41am CST

The 2025 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. 

Sexual assault, child porn; Oconomowoc 'lifestyle coach' sentenced

November 4, 2025 11:19am CST

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Daniel Hait on Oct. 20 to 25 years in prison and an additional 15 years of extended supervision in connection with a child sexual exploitation case.

Racine Case offensive lineman leading charge to successful season

November 4, 2025 10:45am CST

This season, something special has been building within the Racine Case Eagles football team – and offensive lineman Declan Nason is a big reason why.

2025 Food for the Holidays campaign; help families facing hunger

November 4, 2025 9:58am CST

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin on Monday launched its annual Food for the Holidays campaign.

Open enrollment underway on HealthCare.gov; what to know

November 4, 2025 8:58am CST

State and local leaders kick off the 2025-26 HealthCare.gov Marketplace open enrollment season.

Fox Point community honors teen crash victim with purple display

November 3, 2025 9:33pm CST

Neighbors in Fox Point are lighting their homes purple – Grant Freeze’s favorite color – to honor the 16-year-old Nicolet High swimmer who died in a Mequon crash last month.

Mequon burglary spike; trail camera captures possible burglars

November 3, 2025 9:23pm CST

Police in Mequon are urging residents to stay alert after a series of burglaries and a new video that may show the suspects behind them.

Milwaukee shooting near Fond du Lac and Hoyt; family remembers victim

November 3, 2025 5:13pm CST

A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Milwaukee's north side Saturday night, Nov. 1. Police say the crime happened near Fond du Lac and Hoyt.