Painful dog experiments under fire as Wisconsin breeder remains under scrutiny

A bipartisan group of 12 US Representatives introduced legislation that would prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting scientific research that subjects dogs or cats to "significant" pain or distress.

Angels draft South Milwaukee-raised athlete

Nate Snead, the pride of South Milwaukee, is a newly drafted member of the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Milwaukee County bus driver beaten; police search for suspect

Police are still looking to arrest the person they say attacked a 72-year-old bus driver last week in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers not seeking reelection; likely contenders ahead of open race

Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

MCTS fatal bus crash; trial date set for driver

A jury trial for former Milwaukee County bus driver Montrell Pharm is scheduled for January 2026.

Madison school shooting; father of shooter to stand trial

The father of a Wisconsin school shooter must stand trial on charges he allowed her access to the guns she used in the deadly attack, a court commissioner ruled Thursday, rejecting arguments that he didn't know she was considering violence and didn't physically hand her the weapons at the school.

Milwaukee Public Schools lead concern; Brown Street Academy clear

Milwaukee Public Schools announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Brown Street Academy, after renovation and painting addressed lead risks at the school.

Wheel tax proposed in New Berlin; city tackling budget shortfall

A proposed tax increase in New Berlin has more than just wheel spinning. This, as the city attempts to tackle a massive budget shortfall.

Milwaukee thieves keep city's Rufus King neighborhood in the dark

People living in parts of Milwaukee's Rufus King neighborhood have not had working streetlights for months. City officials say thieves are what brought the project to an abrupt halt.

Milwaukee parking ticket offenders; city leaders propose vehicle impound

A warning to thousands of people who have not paid Milwaukee parking tickets. The Common Council is considering a proposal to impound vehicles for repeat offenders until they pay all of their fines.

Racine Zoo emu dies after sudden decline in health

The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday, July 24, the recent passing of Sydney, a beloved emu.

Milwaukee teen shot while riding scooter; 56-year-old man accused

A 56-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and wounding a teenager who was riding a scooter near 33rd and Villard on July 11.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Packers introduce new uniform; 1923 Classic, leather-look helmet

The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, July 24 introduced their new uniform: the 1923 Classic. The uniform will be paired with a leather-looking, hand-painted helmet.