Wisconsin budget: Evers, Republicans reach deal Tuesday

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a deal on Tuesday that could mean tax cuts and more money for special education and universities.

Hartford train derailment; diesel fuel spill cleanup underway

A messy cleanup enters a second day in Hartford after a train derailed and thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spilled.

Milwaukee police officers shot, Tremaine Jones charged

A Milwaukee man is now charged in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray last Thursday.

Wisconsin women's prison homicide, woman pleads no contest

A prisoner accused of beating her cellmate to death at Wisconsin's women's prison almost two years ago pleaded no contest Monday to homicide.

New Berlin apartment fire; crews battle heavy smoke, flames

New Berlin firefighters battled a fire at a two-story, 8-unit apartment complex on W. Lincoln Avenue west of Calhoun early on Tuesday, July 1.

Wisconsin approves National Avenue, Brewers Boulevard improvements

Wisconsin has approved a $2.5 million improvement project along National Avenue (WIS 59) and Brewers Boulevard/Miller Park Way in Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee dog stolen near 15th and Cleveland, suspect sought

Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred on Monday, June 30.

Jefferson County police chase; speeds reached 100 mph, driver crashed

One person was taken into custody late Monday night, June 30 following a police chase in Jefferson County. The fleeing driver had a felony warrant.

Wisconsin's wacky butter laws
video

OnMilwaukee's Molly Snyder takes a look at Wisconsin's wacky laws surrounding butter.

MPS lead hazards: Westside Academy cleared after stabilization work

The City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Westside Academy of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, July 1.

Pewaukee Lake accidental drowning; 17-year-old dead, identified

A 17-year-old Hamilton High School student died in what police are calling an accidental drowning in Pewaukee Lake on Sunday, June 29.

Milwaukee police officer dies; MPD staffing shortage concerns

Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder is the sixth MPD officer killed in the line of duty since 2018, and department is falling short of recruits.