Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student

Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.

Waukesha County measles case confirmed, Wisconsin health officials say

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services confirmed on Monday, Jan. 26, one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County.

Brookfield retail theft at Kohl's; police seek to identify 2 women

Brookfield police are seeking the public's help to identify two women they say stole various merchandise from the Kohl's on N. 124th Street.

Brookfield Burlington retail theft; $1K worth of merchandise stolen

Brookfield police are looking for three people who they say stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Burlington store on Jan. 18.

Wisconsin State Fair; Lindsey Stirling takes Main Stage on Aug. 14

Electronic violinist, dancer and artist Lindsey Stirling will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school

John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.

Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school
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John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.

Milwaukee County highlights community violence intervention efforts

County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable discussion on Monday to highlight Milwaukee County’s Credible Messenger Program.

Milwaukee Weather: Light snow overnight, cold the rest of the week

Increasing clouds tonight with a chance of flurries and light snow, with minimal accumulation, if any. Temperatures will hold steady in the single digits overnight, then climb into the low teens Tuesday.

Milwaukee police chief faces criticism over training trip to Israel

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is under scrutiny after attending counterterrorism training in Israel, as residents criticized the trip during a commission meeting and officials defended it as nonpolitical.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause

A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause
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A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Minneapolis shooting: Green Bay graduate Alex Pretti fatally shot, identified

Family members identified Green Bay native Alex Pretti as the man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis, as a former classmate described him as kind and nonviolent amid ongoing protests.

Man killed in Minneapolis protests was Green Bay high school graduate
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Family members identified Green Bay native Alex Pretti as the man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis, as a former classmate described him as kind and nonviolent amid ongoing protests.

Milwaukee teen accused in Facebook Marketplace iPad armed robbery

A Milwaukee teen faces an armed robbery charge after prosecutors say he robbed a man at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace iPad sale and was later identified on surveillance video.

West Allis man charged with child porn; thousands of images, videos found

A West Allis man has been charged with possession of child pornography, accused of having thousands of images and thousands of videos across multiple hard drives.