Milwaukee flood reporting; victims experience long waits for 211
Some flood victims are stuck waiting to report damage to 211. Those reports are important to unlock possible federal money for Wisconsin.
Some flood victims are stuck waiting to report damage to 211. Those reports are important to unlock possible federal money for Wisconsin.
Man found dead, recovered from Lake Michigan near South Shore Park
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered from Lake Michigan at South Shore Park on Friday morning, Aug. 15.
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered from Lake Michigan at South Shore Park on Friday morning, Aug. 15.
MMSD: Estimated combined sewage overflow tops 5 billion gallons
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reported on Friday, Aug. 15, that the estimated combined sewage overflow from our most recent storms in southeast Wisconsin on Aug. 9-10 topped 5 billion gallons.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reported on Friday, Aug. 15, that the estimated combined sewage overflow from our most recent storms in southeast Wisconsin on Aug. 9-10 topped 5 billion gallons.
Dodge County train derailment west of Reeseville; 30+ cars derailed
Emergency crews are on the scene of a train derailment in the Village of Reeseville in Dodge County on Friday, Aug. 15.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a train derailment in the Village of Reeseville in Dodge County on Friday, Aug. 15.
Tree falls onto car on Kenosha County highway, tangled in power lines
A woman was driving her car down a Kenosha County highway on Friday, Aug. 15, when a tree fell on top of her vehicle while also tangling itself in power lines on the way down.
A woman was driving her car down a Kenosha County highway on Friday, Aug. 15, when a tree fell on top of her vehicle while also tangling itself in power lines on the way down.
Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in Wisconsin
A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
Stalled front could bring more flooding to southeast Wisconsin
What is a stalled front and what does it mean for the Milwaukee area in the days ahead? More rounds of flooding are possible and the risk lasts into next week.
What is a stalled front and what does it mean for the Milwaukee area in the days ahead? More rounds of flooding are possible and the risk lasts into next week.
Milwaukee heavy rain and sewer overflows; beaches remain closed
Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach will remain closed through Saturday, Aug. 16 due to recent heavy rain and sewer overflows in the Milwaukee area.
Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach will remain closed through Saturday, Aug. 16 due to recent heavy rain and sewer overflows in the Milwaukee area.
2025 Wisconsin State Fair attendance; 892,968 fairgoers entered gates
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash near 21st and Brown; driver sought
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
Walworth gas station break-in; items stolen, police seek suspect
Walworth police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said broke into a gas station on Wednesday night, July 30.
Walworth police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said broke into a gas station on Wednesday night, July 30.
Historic flooding in Milwaukee forces combined sewer overflow
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Scams target Amazon users; what Wisconsin officials want you to know
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Mold growth risk after flooding; health concerns, remediation tips
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
Southeast Wisconsin flooding, assessing damage for FEMA response
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Milwaukee shooting Thursday, 1 injured near 29th and Burleigh
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Brown Deer flood recovery; family lost critical medical supplies
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
Milwaukee police chase stolen car; 17-year-old arrested, passenger sought
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Milwaukee 3-vehicle crash at 6th and Wisconsin; MCTS bus struck
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee George Webb burger giveaway; what you need to know
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.