DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.

Wildfire smoke hits Wisconsin; poor air quality, hazy skies

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will spread across Wisconsin through Thursday, creating hazy skies and unhealthy air quality.

Milwaukee Harbor District Riverwalk ribbon cutting
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Milwaukee officials celebrated the opening of the Harbor District Riverwalk with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning, July 15.

Teens charged in murder of Illinois family

A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.

US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran

The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Flock search misuse: Former Milwaukee police officer gets probation

A former Milwaukee police officer, who misused the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system to track an ex, was sentenced on Wednesday.

Wisconsin high temperatures: Heat advisory Tuesday, July 14

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin – and some communities saw triple-digit heat indices – on July 14.

LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin heat advisory, wildfire smoke air quality alert

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin that started Tuesday and continues until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Downtown Kenosha businesses benefit from grant program

Downtown Kenosha is especially busy this time of year and the shops in the area are a big reason for that, and some recent grants are helping them grow.

Downtown Kenosha businesses benefit from grant program
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Downtown Kenosha is especially busy this time of year and the shops in the area are a big reason for that. Just last week, the Lakeshore Business Improvement District gave out grants to those shops so they can continue to grow, which could bring even more people to the city.

Chill on the Hill canceled due to the heat
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Well, it is the middle of July, but tonight, there is absolutely no 'chilling' to be found at Humboldt Park. The popular 'Chill on the Hill' summer concert series is canceled for the night because of this intense heat wave.

Elon Musk's Wisconsin voter payments likely broke election bribery law

The world's richest man likely broke the state's election bribery law. That is what the Wisconsin Elections Commission found in a 5-1 vote during a closed session last week.

Milwaukee Weather: Wildfire smoke on the way

Air Quality Alert for WILDFIRE SMOKE (even near the surface) until at least Noon on Thursday Heat Advisory for ALL OF SE WI until 8pm Wednesday Clear, warm and humid overnight with temperatures dropping into the 70s by sunrise. Another hot day on Wednesday with highs in the mid-90s, cooling near the lake in the afternoon. IMPORTANT. Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Arrowhead of Minnesota will move into SE WI on Wednesday afternoon. This could reach the surface. This could last through Thursday and possibly beyond. Be mindful of those with asthma, COPD, etc.

Elon Musk's Wisconsin voter payments likely broke election bribery law
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The world's richest man likely broke the state's election bribery law. That is what the Wisconsin Elections Commission found in a 5-1 vote during a closed session last week.

Milwaukee billiards community remembers 2 women killed in hit-and-run
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Milwaukee's billiards community is remembering two women killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night, July 12. They were leaving a bar after playing pool – when they were struck crossing the street, as police search for the vehicle wanted in connection to the incident.

Dealing with the heat; how outdoor workers, employees are handling it

For most people, a heat advisory means staying inside. But for the people whose jobs keep them outside or in heated spaces…heading indoors is just not an option.

Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez campaign finance errors, impact on race

The primary for Wisconsin governor is set for Aug. 11, but with absentee ballots already in the mail, there’s still big questions about a candidate who revealed her earlier campaign finance documents included bogus numbers.

Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."