Oh, bother! Bear in northern Wisconsin gets head stuck in jar, freed

A bear that had its head stuck in a jar for several days was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services staff near Cable, Wisconsin.

Kenosha County train-pickup truck crash leaves 1 man dead

A 78-year-old Wheatland man is dead after a train struck his pickup truck in Kenosha County on Sunday, Aug. 3.

What's Up in the Ward? August events

Jordan Dechambre with the Historic Third Ward Association shares what's hot this August in the Third Ward.

Wildfire smoke, Wisconsin air quality alert extended again

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality alert for all of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Harley-Davidson appoints Artie Starrs as president, chief executive officer

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced on Monday, Aug. 4 that its Board of Directors has appointed Artie Starrs as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Korshaun Walcott turns himself in

Marshals on Wednesday, Aug. 27 confirmed Korshaun Walcott turned himself in at a Sheboygan detention center.

Wisconsin State Fair, air quality; huge turnout amid smoke concerns

When it comes to the Wisconsin State Fair, there's a little something for everyone, but ongoing poor air quality has raised some concerns.

Brady Street fatal crash; Milwaukee woman in court, faces multiple charges

A Milwaukee woman is charged with five felonies, including reckless homicide, after prosecutors say she caused the fatal crash while fleeing police last week on the city's Lower East Side.

Wisconsin Badgers football, nonstop Madison flights for select games

It's easier to attend select Wisconsin football away games this fall with non-stop service to and from Dane County Regional Airport.

Measles in Wisconsin: DHS confirms state's first cases of 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday announced the state's first confirmed measles cases of the year.

Racine Carre-Hogle Park water rescue, 15-year-old girl dies

A Racine girl has died after she was rescued from Lake Michigan and taken to a hospital in critical condition on Thursday night, July 31.

Waukesha County K-9 motorcycle ride fundraiser supports safety

Dozens of motorcycle riders took off for a fundraiser to support the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit on Saturday morning.