Milwaukee woman pursues pilot dream to honor father’s aviation career

A Milwaukee County STEM teacher inspired by her late father is pursuing a career as a pilot, training in Wisconsin and preparing for acceptance into a competitive aviation academy.

Man charged in Oak Creek homicide
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A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in a December Oak Creek homicide, but police say the case remains open as investigators believe at least one other person was involved in the shooting.

Milwaukee armed robbery; police investigate Capitol Drive incident

Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery reported on Tuesday, Jan. 28, near 27th and Capitol, where a suspect implied a weapon, took money and fled the scene.

Beaver Dam burglary investigation, arrests in Grafton: sheriff

A Beaver Dam burglary investigation led to the arrests of four people in Ozaukee County early Wednesday morning, Jan. 28.

Southeast Wisconsin extreme cold; bitter temperatures stall outdoor work

A prolonged subzero cold snap forced a southeastern Wisconsin tree service company to pause work for the first time in nearly 40 years as extreme temperatures strained workers, equipment and operations.

American Red Cross Milwaukee volunteer workforce pushed to its limits

The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.

Waukesha County man accused of driving drunk; "extreme intoxication"

A 34-year-old Pewaukee man is accused of driving drunk and being involved in a pair of hit-and-run crashes in a Brookfield parking lot.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Shorewood beach trespassing case; man found guilty, fined $313

A Shorewood municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline, past signs that marked private property.

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.

Ascension Wisconsin expanding its 'Dispensary of Hope' program

Ascension Wisconsin held a ribbon-cutting celebration at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin on Wednesday, Jan. 28 to mark the expansion of the “Dispensary of Hope" program to this location.

Village of Darien theft; money stolen from video gaming devices at bar

The City of Delavan Police Department is looking for the person who they say stole money out of video gaming devices at a bar in the Village of Darien.

Winnebago County pursuit; woman flees, clocked doing 130 mph

A 28-year-old Green Bay woman was taken into custody early Wednesday morning following a police chase in Winnebago County.

Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event

Milwaukee marked the end of the Violins of Hope residency after months of performances using Holocaust-surviving instruments, as the Hoan Bridge glowed yellow in remembrance on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event
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The Violins of Hope residency concluded in Milwaukee after months of performances honoring Holocaust survivors and stories of resilience.