Wisconsin

Demolition crews were supposed to be knocking down the old UWM at Waukesha campus by now. But it turns out, the property hasn’t even been sold yet.

A woman avoids jail time in connection to a massive five-alarm fire in an abandoned Milwaukee building earlier this year. It happened back in May near 32nd and Hampton. 23-year-old Ellen Stevens pleaded guilty to misdemeanor negligent handling of burning materials.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off one of the most improbable primary election night comebacks in Wisconsin political history. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi are joined by political strategists Joe Zepecki (Democratic) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) to break down his razor's edge win over State Rep. Francesca Hong. They also look ahead to his November match up with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany.

On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Brewers Community Foundation and Milwaukee Brewers will join to celebrate the first installation of artwork in the Zablocki VA Medical Center that celebrates Veterans in the community. The art display features a picture of VA patients and staff sitting on Mockingbird Hill overlooking County Stadium with an unobstructed view of Milwaukee Braves games. 

The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $403,636 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Jenny Gehl, Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation President, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this celebration.

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is seeing an increase in Panleukopenia, a feline cat virus. Angela Speed with WHS joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about this virus, and what the public needs to know about it.

Droughts continue in northern Wisconsin, as light rain continues throughout the day, leading to a dry evening. Sunshine is expected Friday, with showers in the evening.