Sun Badger Solar founders charged in theft case; man says he lost $18K
Dane County prosecutors charged Sun Badger Solar founders Trevor Sumner and Kristopher Sipe after customers reported paying thousands for unfinished solar panel projects.
Dane County prosecutors charged Sun Badger Solar founders Trevor Sumner and Kristopher Sipe after customers reported paying thousands for unfinished solar panel projects.
Milwaukee wastewater whistleblower alleges plant mismanagement
A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.
A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.
Milwaukee Weather: Sunny on Thursday, warming up
Mostly clear overnight. Patchy frost possible inland. Temperatures will settle around 40 overnight. Mostly sunny on Thursday with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s inland, around 60 near the lake. Light rain will move through overnight Thursday night with 0.10" or less.
Mostly clear overnight. Patchy frost possible inland. Temperatures will settle around 40 overnight. Mostly sunny on Thursday with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s inland, around 60 near the lake. Light rain will move through overnight Thursday night with 0.10" or less.
Milwaukee shooting near 62nd and Harrison, 2 men charged
Two men are charged in a shooting that killed Tyler Huddleston after prosecutors said there was a cellphone argument outside a Milwaukee party.
Two men are charged in a shooting that killed Tyler Huddleston after prosecutors said there was a cellphone argument outside a Milwaukee party.
FBI sought to interview Milwaukee County elections director: official
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson announced on Wednesday, May 13, that the FBI visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director.
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson announced on Wednesday, May 13, that the FBI visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director.
Waukesha Memorial Day march; ‘critical’ need for volunteers
After two years without a Memorial Day parade, Waukesha's annual event returns this month, albeit in a different form. Instead of a parade, veterans groups are asking people to join them in a march.
After two years without a Memorial Day parade, Waukesha's annual event returns this month, albeit in a different form. Instead of a parade, veterans groups are asking people to join them in a march.
Wisconsin multi-county chase, crash video; Illinois pair arrested
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office released dashcam video from a multi-county chase that ended with the arrests of two people from Illinois.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office released dashcam video from a multi-county chase that ended with the arrests of two people from Illinois.
Wisconsin lawmakers negotiate tax rebate, school funding bill
There is no deal yet on a bill to give Wisconsin residents a tax rebate. The bill risked failing in the Senate. So lawmakers are working to change it.
There is no deal yet on a bill to give Wisconsin residents a tax rebate. The bill risked failing in the Senate. So lawmakers are working to change it.
Fire at Palmyra American Legion; memorabilia, rifles saved
Firefighters battled a Wednesday fire, May 13, at the Palmyra American Legion, where crews and residents saved war memorabilia and ceremonial rifles from the damaged building.
Firefighters battled a Wednesday fire, May 13, at the Palmyra American Legion, where crews and residents saved war memorabilia and ceremonial rifles from the damaged building.
Kenosha child neglect, animal cruelty investigation; women charged
Two Kenosha women face a slew of charges after an animal cruelty call earlier this month led investigators to several children and pets living in "squalor."
Two Kenosha women face a slew of charges after an animal cruelty call earlier this month led investigators to several children and pets living in "squalor."
Kenosha Correctional Center escape, man taken into custody
The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Jonathan Taylor, who escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center on May 5, has been taken into custody.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Jonathan Taylor, who escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center on May 5, has been taken into custody.
Shorewood police chase stolen car, 13-year-old driver arrested
Shorewood police said a 13-year-old was arrested after fleeing officers in a stolen car early Wednesday morning, May 13.
Shorewood police said a 13-year-old was arrested after fleeing officers in a stolen car early Wednesday morning, May 13.
Evers in Oak Creek; visits students, staff at Meadowview Elementary
Gov. Tony Evers met with students and educators at Meadowview Elementary School in Oak Creek on Wednesday, May 13.
Gov. Tony Evers met with students and educators at Meadowview Elementary School in Oak Creek on Wednesday, May 13.
Wisconsin DNR: Volunteers sought for Karner Blue Butterfly monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program.
Wauwatosa police chase; driver tossed narcotics from window, crashed
Wauwatosa police were engaged in a police chase that started near Sherman and Center on Tuesday evening, May 12. That chase ended with an arrest.
Wauwatosa police were engaged in a police chase that started near Sherman and Center on Tuesday evening, May 12. That chase ended with an arrest.
Fond du Lac middle school fire in kiln room of art classroom
Fond du Lac fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire in an art classroom at Woodworth Middle School early Wednesday, May 13.
Fond du Lac fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire in an art classroom at Woodworth Middle School early Wednesday, May 13.
2026 Milwaukee Lakefront Festival of Art set for June 12-14
The 2026 Lakefront Festival of Art has been set to take place from June 12-14 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Campus.
The 2026 Lakefront Festival of Art has been set to take place from June 12-14 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Campus.
Summerfest, MCTS announce transit options for 2026 festival
Summerfest and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Wednesday, May 13, transit options for the three weekends of Summerfest.
Summerfest and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Wednesday, May 13, transit options for the three weekends of Summerfest.
Driver fled Fond du Lac County deputies; speeds approximately 100 mph
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning, May 13, after fleeing from Fond du Lac County deputies. A 16-year-old passenger was also taken into custody.
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning, May 13, after fleeing from Fond du Lac County deputies. A 16-year-old passenger was also taken into custody.
Milwaukee County Traveling Beer Garden; season kicks off at Wilson Park
Milwaukee County's Traveling Beer Garden season is officially underway. Beer will be flowing at Wilson Park on Wednesday, May 13 – the first of 11 stops in 2026.
Milwaukee County's Traveling Beer Garden season is officially underway. Beer will be flowing at Wilson Park on Wednesday, May 13 – the first of 11 stops in 2026.