Milwaukee Weather: Warmer Thursday, storms Friday morning
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures settling in the 40s. A warm front moves through on Thursday morning. Partly sunny with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures settling in the 40s. A warm front moves through on Thursday morning. Partly sunny with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.
Milwaukee fatal crash killed 3; Trevon Loston sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Trevon Loston to five-and-a-half years in prison associated with a crash that killed three members of a single family at 35th and Vliet in September 2025.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Trevon Loston to five-and-a-half years in prison associated with a crash that killed three members of a single family at 35th and Vliet in September 2025.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; zoo seeks case dismissal
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.
Wisconsin living donor shares inspiring story of giving, recovery
It is Donate Life Month, and a Waukesha man wants you to know that you can lead a normal, healthy life after becoming a living organ donor.
It is Donate Life Month, and a Waukesha man wants you to know that you can lead a normal, healthy life after becoming a living organ donor.
'Sadistic online exploitation:' FBI warns of networks targeting kids
The FBI is urging parents and guardians to be vigilant about what their kids are doing online as “predators" use the internet to target and groom victims.
The FBI is urging parents and guardians to be vigilant about what their kids are doing online as “predators" use the internet to target and groom victims.
The Isobar | Record tornadoes in WI, IL
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.
Memphis Police: Remains of 3 children found in drainage area
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.
Kenosha fire: 3 children dead, father now charged with neglect
A Kenosha man is now charged after a Thanksgiving night fire killed three children last year.
A Kenosha man is now charged after a Thanksgiving night fire killed three children last year.
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
Parent plunges more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike in Utah
A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.
A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Sussex school bus accident; death leads to 'Finn's Rule,' settlement
The attorney for the family of Finn Katona, the boy killed in a Sussex school bus accident, announced the creation of "Finn's Rule" and a settlement.
The attorney for the family of Finn Katona, the boy killed in a Sussex school bus accident, announced the creation of "Finn's Rule" and a settlement.
Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by showcasing the district’s new Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by showcasing the district’s new Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools.
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed
MPS celebrated Earth Day, showcasing the district’s new "Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools" at Morse Middle School.
MPS celebrated Earth Day, showcasing the district’s new "Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools" at Morse Middle School.
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
Milwaukee Water Works: Lead service line construction season begins
The 2026 lead service line replacement construction season kicks off in Milwaukee on April 22.
The 2026 lead service line replacement construction season kicks off in Milwaukee on April 22.
Milwaukee Water Works: Lead service line construction season begins
Milwaukee Water Works marked the start of the 2026 lead service line replacement construction season on Wednesday, April 22.
Milwaukee Water Works marked the start of the 2026 lead service line replacement construction season on Wednesday, April 22.