Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Milwaukee Weather: T-Storms tonight, rain, snow & wind Friday
Showers and t-storms will move in from the south this evening and continue overnight. Temperatures in the 30s. 0.50"-1.0" of rain possible in spots. Dry for a time on Friday morning with rain mixing with snow between 8am and 2pm. Less than 1" of snow expected, possibly higher in western Dodge county.
Showers and t-storms will move in from the south this evening and continue overnight. Temperatures in the 30s. 0.50"-1.0" of rain possible in spots. Dry for a time on Friday morning with rain mixing with snow between 8am and 2pm. Less than 1" of snow expected, possibly higher in western Dodge county.
Big Bend proposed sports complex; Vernon board opposes project
Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.
Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.
Kenosha apartment fire; 2 hurt, building deemed uninhabitable
A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.
A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.
Wisconsin wakesurfing bill change would authorize sandhill crane hunt
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.
2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury
An Oconomowoc woman is proving anything is possible after a life-changing injury left her paralyzed from the waist down.
An Oconomowoc woman is proving anything is possible after a life-changing injury left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Milwaukee shooting, 39th and Roosevelt; 23-year-old critically injured
Police said a 23-year-old was critically injured and taken to the hospital in a Thursday shooting, Feb. 19, near 39th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Police said a 23-year-old was critically injured and taken to the hospital in a Thursday shooting, Feb. 19, near 39th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting, $34K damage
Months after a standoff at the Wisconsin House in downtown Waukesha, the property manager says cleanup costs surpassed $34,000 after police say 31-year-old Sadrach Acevedo Davalos fired shots and injured himself.
Months after a standoff at the Wisconsin House in downtown Waukesha, the property manager says cleanup costs surpassed $34,000 after police say 31-year-old Sadrach Acevedo Davalos fired shots and injured himself.
Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting
New details are emerging months after a standoff in downtown Waukesha left a property owner with tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.
New details are emerging months after a standoff in downtown Waukesha left a property owner with tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.
Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Waukesha County water rescue; 4 people fall through ice in Dousman
Four people fell through the ice on a small lake in Dousman on Thursday.
Four people fell through the ice on a small lake in Dousman on Thursday.
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
Winning $128,000 Badger 5 ticket sold in Fond du Lac
A jackpot-winning ticket of $128,000 was sold in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Feb. 18 drawing, matching five numbers: 2-4-6-12-24.
A jackpot-winning ticket of $128,000 was sold in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Feb. 18 drawing, matching five numbers: 2-4-6-12-24.
Port Washington data center, group claims open meetings violations
A grassroots group announced it is suing Port Washington for reasons tied to a controversial data center project, claims the city has since denied.
A grassroots group announced it is suing Port Washington for reasons tied to a controversial data center project, claims the city has since denied.
Stabbing near Milwaukee Mitchell Airport; 1 injured, 2 arrested
A person was stabbed during an attempted robbery near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.
A person was stabbed during an attempted robbery near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.
Robin Vos won't seek reelection, ending Wisconsin Assembly speaker run
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Brewers spring training: Aurora pediatric patients head to Arizona
Three Wisconsin kids, each of whom face different health challenges, are headed to Milwaukee Brewers spring training.
Three Wisconsin kids, each of whom face different health challenges, are headed to Milwaukee Brewers spring training.
Missing Milwaukee teens located: parent
The two teenagers were located safely, according to one of their parents, on Feb. 19.
The two teenagers were located safely, according to one of their parents, on Feb. 19.