Milwaukee fatal shooting; teen charged in girlfriend’s death, bond set

Milwaukee teen Javier Smith, 17, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide and weapon possession in the fatal shooting of his 15-year-old girlfriend, Azoria Jones, who was missing for more than a month.

Milwaukee fatal crash; driver in vehicle collides with motorcyclist

A motorcyclist is dead after a collision involving a vehicle near 52nd and Hampton in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Sept. 29.

Waukesha debates $160 trash fee amid rising costs, budget crunch

Waukesha is considering a $160 garbage and recycling fee that Mayor Shawn Reilly says would generate about $1.2 million, money the city needs as it faces ongoing financial challenges.

Union Grove purse theft leads to arrests of Ohio man, woman

A Columbus, Ohio man and woman are in police custody suspected of stealing purses from vehicles, and then using credit cards from those purses on purchases in Racine County.

Milwaukee leaf, brush collection schedule for fall 2025

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) released the city's leaf and brush collection schedule on Monday, Sept. 29.

Milwaukee Brewers NLDS watch parties; dates, locations revealed

The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up for the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) and fans are invited to join watch parties to cheer on the team.

USA Mullet Championships, vote now for the Wisconsin finalists

The final round of the USA Mullet Championships is now open, and there are several people from Wisconsin that made the top 25.

Milwaukee childhood immunization clinics; city leaders speak

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced four additional Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics designed to help families ensure their children are up-to-date on school-required vaccines.

Mount Pleasant vehicle-vs-bus crash, 1 injured; 1 arrested for OWI

One person was injured, and another person was arrested after a vehicle-vs-school bus crash in Mount Pleasant on Monday morning, Sept. 29.

Microsoft Caledonia data center plans; meeting Monday on rezoning

The Village of Caledonia will host a community meeting on Monday, Sept. 29 for residents to ask questions and learn more about a proposed Microsoft data center.

Milwaukee Weather: Dense fog overnight, more heat on Tuesday

Clear skies tonight with temperatures dropping through the 60s this evening. Dense fog is likely overnight, especially near the lake, with lows in the 50s.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces scrutiny; activists push for action

A Dane County judge found probable cause that Ridglan Farms, a commercial dog breeder west of Madison, committed crimes of animal cruelty.

Riding the 'solar coaster;' homeowners rush to get expiring tax credits

The residential solar industry is currently riding the ups and downs of policy changes. Those in Wisconsin's solar industry say work is booming. Next year, there will be challenges.