Pause in SNAP benefits; families struggle to feed their pets
The pause in SNAP benefits has a trickle-down effect you may not think about. While families face uncertainty over their next meal, penny-pinching might mean, so does their pet.
SNAP benefits: Milwaukee County proposes tapping contingency fund
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proposed using $150,000 from its contingency fund for emergency food assistance.
ELMNT Lounge shut down, Milwaukee Common Council revokes license
Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday voted to shut down ELMNT Lounge. The bar's attorney said it sets a problematic precedent for other bar owners.
Body found in woods; Waukesha man found guilty of homicide, hiding corpse
A Waukesha County jury found Matthew Pahl guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 4 of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse in the death of his girlfriend three years ago.
Milwaukee man found safe, reported critically missing Tuesday
The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find critically missing 44-year-old James Spears.
Milwaukee Weather: Windy Wednesday, weekend cold blast
Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures in the 50s this evening and 40s overnight. Partly sunny and windy on Wednesday with a high in the mid-50s. A morning freeze is likely on Thursday.
West Allis Community Food Drive underway; how you can help
West Allis launched a community food drive on Monday, citing a rise in food insecurity and uncertainty surrounding food assistance benefits.
Wisconsin influenza-like illness data, DHS launches new resource
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a new resource available that keeps track of influenza-like illnesses across the state.
Greenfield police chief accused of felony misconduct; charges filed
Milwaukee County prosecutors charged Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with felony misconduct in office.
Wisconsin Humane Society overcrowding, foster parents needed
The Wisconsin Humane Society needs your help in fostering cats and kittens after an "unprecedented intake" of animals, especially surrendered cats.
Columbia County fatal crash; Keegin Neveln sentenced to 6 years prison
A Columbia County judge sentenced Keegin Neveln on Monday, Nov. 3. to six years in prison in connection with a May 2024 fatal crash that happened in the Town of Lewiston.
2025 Wisconsin gun deer hunt; 9-day season runs Nov. 22-30
The 2025 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Xtreme Raptor Day; Saturday at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Lindsay Focht, Raptor Program Director, shares details on the unique all-day festival.
STEM Day; Toys & games to encourage hands-on learning
Erika Cardamone shares toys and games for STEM Day
'The Lowdown'; Gino at the Movies
Gino Salomone interviews Ethan Hawke about 'The Lowdown'
Sexual assault, child porn; Oconomowoc 'lifestyle coach' sentenced
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Daniel Hait on Oct. 20 to 25 years in prison and an additional 15 years of extended supervision in connection with a child sexual exploitation case.
Racine Case offensive lineman leading charge to successful season
This season, something special has been building within the Racine Case Eagles football team – and offensive lineman Declan Nason is a big reason why.
2025 Food for the Holidays campaign; help families facing hunger
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin on Monday launched its annual Food for the Holidays campaign.
Open enrollment underway on HealthCare.gov; what to know
State and local leaders kick off the 2025-26 HealthCare.gov Marketplace open enrollment season.
Fox Point community honors teen crash victim with purple display
Neighbors in Fox Point are lighting their homes purple – Grant Freeze’s favorite color – to honor the 16-year-old Nicolet High swimmer who died in a Mequon crash last month.