Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man pleads no contest, sentenced

The man charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Oconomowoc back in 2025 pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison.

Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society

An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.

We Energies tackles power outages in Fox Valley
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After devastating storms ripped through Winnebago County, We Energies deployed crews to the area. Brendan Conway from We Energies joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about the efforts to restore power to those in need. 

Repeated child sexual assault, trafficking; Milwaukee man sentenced

A Milwaukee man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls for years will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Menasha, Appleton tornado damage; Evers declares state of emergency

Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday declared a state of emergency after an EF-3 tornado hit the Menasha and Appleton areas on Monday.

Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.

NWS confirms EF-3 tornado hit Fox Valley; max winds of 140 mph

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado touched down in the Fox Valley during the severe storms on Monday, July 27.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion.  Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million.

Wisconsin primary election; early in-person voting begins

Early in-person voting kicks off Tuesday, July 28 in Wisconsin’s primary election, and runs through Aug. 9.

Cedarburg explosion leaves Jackson police lieutenant, father injured

A Jackson police lieutenant and his father remain in critical condition after they were injured in an explosion over the weekend. The two were in a pole barn when it blew up.

Cedarburg explosion critically injures officer and his father
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A Jackson police lieutenant and his father remain in critical condition after they were injured in an explosion over the weekend. The two were in a pole barn when it blew up.

Madison police shooting: Civilian oversight board to conduct review
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The Madison police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz will undergo an "independent review" by the city's oversight board, leaders said Monday.

Menasha, Wisconsin storm damage; disaster declared
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A destructive storm slammed into Menasha on Monday, July 27. The storm, which likely produced at least an EF-2 tornado, damaged or destroyed countless homes and businesses. A boil water order is in effect and thousands are without power.

Milwaukee Weather: Stray evening storm, less humid Tuesday

An isolated t-storm is possible through midnight. Otherwise mostly clear. Temperatures will drop into the 60s by sunrise. Mostly sunny, cooler and less humid. High around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake with a northeast wind. Mostly sunny and quiet on Wednesday with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. The heat/humidity will return on Thursday with a heat index of 93.

Milwaukee infant death 'suspicious,' 22-year-old woman arrested

Milwaukee police are investigating the death of an infant on Monday, July 27, and have arrested a woman in connection to that death.