What's Up in the Ward? February events

Jordan Dechambre from the Historic Third Ward Association fills us in on what to look forward to this month in the Historic Third Ward.

Wisconsin Supreme Court says elections chief can remain in post

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official, who has been targeted for removal by Republican lawmakers over the 2020 presidential election, can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.

Cudahy child denied gender-affirming care under Trump order; mother pushes back

A Cudahy mother said her child is being denied gender-affirming care after President Donald Trump signed an order stopping funding for medical treatment.

Brookfield police officer hit at crash scene, driver arrested

A Brookfield police officer was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries on Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle at a crash scene.

2023 Waukesha County pursuit; Milwaukee man sentenced

A Milwaukee man who was already sentenced to prison for reckless homicide in the deaths of two people in Milwaukee, will now spend more years in prison for crimes committed in Waukesha County.

Brookfield native in Super Bowl LIX
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On Super Bowl Sunday, one Brookfield native hopes to fulfill some big dreams in the big easy. He'll get the chance to do so with his fiercest supporters right by his side. FOX6's Lily Zhao introduces us to Mike Caliendo.

Milwaukee landlord killed, tenant charged with intentional homicide

A Milwaukee man is accused of killing his landlord on Sunday, Feb. 2. Prosecutors said the landlord was repeatedly stabbed near 31st and State.

MPS superintendent search; community forums with finalists Thursday

The three finalists for the position of Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent are taking questions from the public at community sessions on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Feeding tube left in Milwaukee woman's body, lawsuit filed

A Milwaukee woman is taking legal action after she learned a feeding tube was left in her body after surgery for nearly 35 years.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Mike Caliendo's Wisconsin connection

On Super Bowl Sunday, a Brookfield native hopes to fulfill some big dreams in the Big Easy – and he will get the change to do so with his fiercest supporters by his side.

2023 Thanksgiving homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison

A Milwaukee man convicted of killing a teen in a Thanksgiving 2023 shooting was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison.

Milwaukee County Zoo temporarily closes aviary; here's why

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday that the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary is now closed for the foreseeable future.

Glendale police standoff; woman uses child as human shield, complaint says

A Milwaukee woman has been charged with child neglect after prosecutors say she used a one-year-old child as a human shield when confronted by police.

Racine Ald. Mollie Jones dies, represented 2nd District

Racine Ald. Mollie Jones has died, the city announced on Thursday. Jones represented the city's 2nd District on the Common Council.

Trump campaign team SUV stolen, Milwaukee man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty to stealing a Trump campaign vehicle during the 2024 RNC and was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison.

Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

Wisconsin ‘B’ license plates to debut soon, WisDOT says

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter "B."

Milwaukee crash involving school bus; 76th and Hampton, 1 injured

Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 6 near 76th and Hampton.