ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents arrested 39 people across Wisconsin over the weekend, a sweep drawing backlash from immigration advocates and families of people detained.

Menomonee Falls time capsule unearthed after 50 years
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It almost looked like an exhumation at a Menomonee Falls park on Monday. That wasn’t the case, but what was found inside a damaged time capsule – unearthed after 50 years – still shocked.   

Joniah Walker found safe, Milwaukee girl went missing in 2022
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Joniah Walker, a Milwaukee girl who had been missing since 2022, has been found safe roughly four years later, police confirmed.

Lincoln Avenue School fire in Milwaukee
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Milwaukee firefighters battled a five-alarm fire Tuesday morning at Lincoln Avenue School near 18th and Lincoln.

Menomonee Falls time capsule unearthed after 50 years

A Menomonee Falls time capsule, buried in 1976, was unearthed on Monday. The discovery was a disappointment, but some items were still intact.

America 250: Wisconsin sports legends, from local roots to global icons

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, few cultural forces symbolize national unity more than sports. When looking back at the country's rich athletic history, it is impossible to overlook the outsized impact of southeast Wisconsin.

Fond du Lac hatchet attack, sex assault; man sentenced to prison

A Ripon man convicted of attacking a woman with a hatchet and sexually assaulting her inside her home has been sentenced to decades in prison.

Child pornography, bestiality distribution; Racine man charged

A Racine man is jailed on accusations of possessing child sexual abuse material and distributing bestiality after a sheriff's investigation tied uploads to a Snapchat account.

Bob Uecker mural tailgate-themed celebration in downtown Milwaukee

A tailgate-themed celebration was held on Tuesday, June 30 to mark the completion of "Mr. Baseball," a massive 80-foot by 100-foot mural of Bob Uecker in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Deer District Holiday Market returns for 2026

Deer District will host the second annual Deer District Holiday Market, presented by BID #53, from Nov. 20-Dec. 6 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum.

Joniah Walker found safe, Milwaukee girl went missing in 2022

Joniah Walker, a Milwaukee girl who had been missing since 2022, has been found safe roughly four years later, police confirmed.

Waukesha County diverging diamond interchange; 2nd public meeting set

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 30, that it is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed I-94 and County F Interchange project in Waukesha County.

MKE Airport unveils newly branded Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Kids Zones

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport unveiled newly branded Make-A-Wish Kids Zones, highlighting a partnership between Make-A-Wish and Green Bay Packers Give Back.

Fond du Lac County attempted kidnapping; woman attacked on trail

A 21-year-old man was arrested on Monday, June 29, after he allegedly attacked a woman who was walking with her baby in a stroller on a Fond du Lac County trail.

Lincoln Avenue School fire in Milwaukee; no injuries reported

A fire gutted Lincoln Avenue School on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday, June 30, forcing crews out as flames spread through the roof and parts of the building collapsed.

Grafton shooting arrest; domestic abuse call leads to charges

Grafton police arrested a 61-year-old man after a neighbor reported a gunshot at a home on Kohlwey Drive, where officers safely evacuated a woman and reported no injuries.

Southeast Wisconsin heat wave brings warning for medication users

Doctors and pharmacists in southeast Wisconsin warn extreme heat can raise risks for people taking water pills, antihistamines, insulin and mental health medications.