WI primary election; incumbents top Oak Creek-Franklin school board results

In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Feb. 17, incumbents Sheryl Cerniglia and Mark Verhalen led the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board race as four candidates advanced to the April election for two seats.

Jesse Jackson remembered by Dontre Hamilton's family in fight for justice

The family of Dontre Hamilton says Rev. Jesse Jackson amplified their justice fight after the fatal 2014 Milwaukee police shooting, helping bring national attention to their case.

Jesse Jackson remembered by Dontre Hamilton's family
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The family of Dontre Hamilton says Rev. Jesse Jackson amplified their justice fight after the fatal 2014 Milwaukee police shooting, helping bring national attention to their case.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain tonight, warm Wednesday

Rain showers overnight with few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Rain ends by 7am with 0.10"-0.25" possible. Rising temperatures into the 50s by morning. Becoming partly sunny on Wednesday, windy and warm. Highs in the low 60s. Our record high is 67 from 2017.

WI hemp business owners want industry regulation
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Operating in the wild west. That is how local hemp business owners describe the hemp industry in Wisconsin. Now, there is a push to regulate it. 

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; honoring his legacy
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Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, at his home in Chicago. He was 84.

Franklin theft of memory care patient; Oak Creek man accused
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Bryant Moss, an employee at Franklin Place Memory Care, is accused of stealing a phone, jewelry, and credit cards from a resident at the facility.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Milwaukee activist, leaders honor his legacy

Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, leaving a civil rights legacy that Milwaukee activists say shaped the city and Wisconsin for decades.

Wisconsin hemp business owners want industry regulation; here's why

Operating in the wild west. That is how local hemp business owners describe the hemp industry in Wisconsin. Now, there is a push to regulate it.

State of the State; Gov. Evers gives final address, talks surplus debate

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.

Franklin theft of memory care patient; Oak Creek man accused

A 52-year-old Oak Creek man is accused of stealing from a patient at a Franklin memory care facility where he worked.

Unwrapped Waukesha SHARP Literacy fundraiser Sunday; what to know

SHARP Literacy's fifth annual Unwrapped Waukesha fundraiser takes place at The Carriage House at Lac La Belle this Sunday, Feb. 22.

MPS highlights Project ADAM partnership, cardiac safety efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

Student sexual assault, Milwaukee school tutor accused

A Milwaukee high school tutor is accused of sexually assaulting a student at a public park in late December.

Wisconsin State Fair; Hairball takes Main Stage on Aug. 6

Hairball will bring the ultimate ’80s rock ’n’ roll tribute to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Fond du Lac home invasion Tuesday morning, suspect sought

Fond du Lac police are looking for a suspect who they said entered a home through an unlocked patio door early Tuesday morning, Feb. 17.

South Milwaukee apartment fire, dozens of residents impacted

The South Milwaukee Fire Department said a Monday night apartment building fire forced dozens of people out of their homes.

Milwaukee shooting Monday night, 2 wounded

Milwaukee police said two people were wounded in a shooting on the city's northwest side Monday night, Feb. 16.

Port Washington mayor recall falls short after data center dispute

A recall effort against Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke fell several hundred signatures short, the city says, following controversy over a proposed $15 million data center project.