Milwaukee County health insurance contract approved after lapse

Milwaukee County's health care debacle is almost fixed. On Thursday the Milwaukee County Board approved a new contract with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx.

ICE detainer numbers in Minnesota don't add up: Surge fact check

Questions are being raised about the accuracy of deportable criminal numbers in Minnesota as federal and local figures don't match up.

Feeding America PB&J Challenge kicks off; here's how you can help

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin kicked off its 23rd annual PB&J Challenge, and Bucks star Bobby Portis is back as the campaign ambassador.

Waukesha County nonprofits share strategies amid tighter funding

Nonprofit leaders gathered in Waukesha County on Thursday, Feb. 5, to share strategies as donations tighten, volunteer hours shrink and competition for grants grows, emphasizing collaboration to meet community needs.

2022 Milwaukee shooting, man now charged with intentional homicide

Milwaukee County prosecutors have now charged a man with killing a woman on the city's north side more than three years ago.

Zayn brings 'Konnakol Tour' to Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum this summer

Zayn Malik will bring "The Konnakol Tour" to Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on Thursday, July 23, supporting his upcoming album "KONNAKOL," with tickets on sale Feb. 13 and presales beginning earlier in the week.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Ohio woman convicted in shooting of bystander during New Year’s love triangle dispute

An Ohio woman was convicted of attempted murder after opening fire at a New Year’s party, injuring an uninvolved guest amid a confrontation involving her estranged husband and boyfriend.

TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'

Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Glendale shooting, man charged with intentional homicide

A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide, accused of killing Kamonti McFarlane last September.

Greenfield police chase ends in crash; 5 teenagers arrested

A high-speed police chase ended in a crash in Greenfield on Thursday morning, Feb. 5, with the arrest of five teenagers.

Open Record: ICE Forecast

In the wake of fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, Milwaukee city leaders are preparing for a potential surge in ICE agents here.

Winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket sold in Menomonee Falls

Nothing to it! A winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket was purchased at the Menomonee Falls Kwik Trip at Pilgrim and Main for the Feb. 4 evening drawing.