Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
Critically missing Milwaukee man located
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, police said William Riley has been located.
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, police said William Riley has been located.
Kenosha school threat investigation; teen tried to disarm officer
A Kenosha teen linked to a prior school scare now faces new allegations after police say he posted a TikTok referencing a school shooting and later tried to disarm an officer during arrest.
A Kenosha teen linked to a prior school scare now faces new allegations after police say he posted a TikTok referencing a school shooting and later tried to disarm an officer during arrest.
Wisconsin warns about crypto kiosk, pet scams in December 2025
Nothing ruins the holiday spirit like losing thousands of dollars. Wisconsin officials warn that fraudsters are active this time of year.
Nothing ruins the holiday spirit like losing thousands of dollars. Wisconsin officials warn that fraudsters are active this time of year.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan trial; day 1 testimony recap
The federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began Monday, with prosecutors accusing her of blocking an ICE arrest and defense attorneys arguing confusion over enforcement policy.
The federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began Monday, with prosecutors accusing her of blocking an ICE arrest and defense attorneys arguing confusion over enforcement policy.
Milwaukee Weather: A big warm-up coming
Clearing skies overnight and cold. Temperatures dropping through the teens, but the wind will settle down. Increasing clouds, blustery but warmer on Tuesday. Some afternoon drizzle is possible. Highs in the mid-30s with a gusty southwest wind.
Clearing skies overnight and cold. Temperatures dropping through the teens, but the wind will settle down. Increasing clouds, blustery but warmer on Tuesday. Some afternoon drizzle is possible. Highs in the mid-30s with a gusty southwest wind.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial; inside jury selection
Court records reveal how jurors were questioned and dismissed during jury selection in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented man evade immigration enforcement.
Court records reveal how jurors were questioned and dismissed during jury selection in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented man evade immigration enforcement.
Milwaukee apartment fire; firefighters face icy conditions, heavy workload
More than 50 people were displaced by a Milwaukee apartment fire on Sunday as firefighters battled extreme cold, responding to 32 fires over three days while the Red Cross assists affected residents.
More than 50 people were displaced by a Milwaukee apartment fire on Sunday as firefighters battled extreme cold, responding to 32 fires over three days while the Red Cross assists affected residents.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Impact of staircase on the trial
One of the key elements in the Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan trial is a staircase that Eduardo Flores-Ruiz never took.
One of the key elements in the Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan trial is a staircase that Eduardo Flores-Ruiz never took.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Monday, Dec. 15
Attorneys delivered opening statements and testimony began in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began on Monday, Dec. 15.
Attorneys delivered opening statements and testimony began in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began on Monday, Dec. 15.
Fatal crash, former Whitefish Bay associate principal sentenced
The former Whitefish Bay associate principal who hit and killed someone while driving under the influence learned her fate on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15.
The former Whitefish Bay associate principal who hit and killed someone while driving under the influence learned her fate on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15.
Groom whose bride was killed by drunk driver in golf cart crash accepts $160k settlement
Samantha Miller was tragically killed just hours after she got married when Jamie Komoroski crashed into the golf cart carrying Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson.
Samantha Miller was tragically killed just hours after she got married when Jamie Komoroski crashed into the golf cart carrying Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson.
Fond du Lac snowmobile crash; man struck tree, thrown from vehicle
A 69-year-old Fond du Lac man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after he crashed his snowmobile into a tree in the Township of Oakfield on Monday, Dec. 15.
A 69-year-old Fond du Lac man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after he crashed his snowmobile into a tree in the Township of Oakfield on Monday, Dec. 15.
Brown University shooting latest: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
Critically missing Milwaukee boy located safe
Police said Liam Brown has been located and is safe and there is no longer a critical missing alert.
Police said Liam Brown has been located and is safe and there is no longer a critical missing alert.
US Postal Service honoring Muhammad Ali with forever stamps
Muhammad Ali is remembered across the globe as a champion in and out of the boxing ring for creating change, pursuing justice, and inspiring greatness.
Muhammad Ali is remembered across the globe as a champion in and out of the boxing ring for creating change, pursuing justice, and inspiring greatness.
List: Rob Reiner’s movie and TV shows
From “The Bear" to “All in the Family" to “A Few Good Men," here’s a look back at Rob Reiner’s legendary acting and directing career.
From “The Bear" to “All in the Family" to “A Few Good Men," here’s a look back at Rob Reiner’s legendary acting and directing career.
Brown University shooting: What we know about the victims
A shooting at Brown University on Saturday left two students dead and nine injured, and as the investigation continues, focus has turned to one victim remembered for her compassion.
A shooting at Brown University on Saturday left two students dead and nine injured, and as the investigation continues, focus has turned to one victim remembered for her compassion.