Wisconsin governor race: Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, launches bid
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $40,000 in November 2025
Consumers said Contact 6 helped them resolve 14 cases, totaling $40,000, in November. That includes timeshare trouble and an unexpected charge.
Consumers said Contact 6 helped them resolve 14 cases, totaling $40,000, in November. That includes timeshare trouble and an unexpected charge.
Milwaukee Weather: Cold overnight, more snow possible
Cold overnight with a low around 10 in Milwaukee, single digits inland. Increasing clouds on Thursday with a high in the low 20s. Snow is possible after 5pm. IF this clipper system reaches us, it'll be heaviest in Walworth county. Stay tuned for track/total updates. Afternoon light snow is possible on Friday with highs in the mid-20s.
Cold overnight with a low around 10 in Milwaukee, single digits inland. Increasing clouds on Thursday with a high in the low 20s. Snow is possible after 5pm. IF this clipper system reaches us, it'll be heaviest in Walworth county. Stay tuned for track/total updates. Afternoon light snow is possible on Friday with highs in the mid-20s.
Milwaukee Public Schools sued; staffer accused of locking students in boiler room
Several parents are now suing Milwaukee Public Schools. They claim a former paraprofessional locked their students inside a boiler room as punishment.
Several parents are now suing Milwaukee Public Schools. They claim a former paraprofessional locked their students inside a boiler room as punishment.
Accused shoplifter in Hartford surprised; store was teeming with police
An accused shoplifter walked into the Hartford Walmart with plans to allegedly steal again. But investigators say those plans fell through when she discovered the store was filled with police.
An accused shoplifter walked into the Hartford Walmart with plans to allegedly steal again. But investigators say those plans fell through when she discovered the store was filled with police.
Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
Multiple high school students injured in California after car crashes into them
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
Milwaukee missing woman; 26-year-old last seen near 12th and Kilbourn
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate a critically missing 26-year-old woman.
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate a critically missing 26-year-old woman.
I-94 corridor study OK'd; section between Hwy SS, Jefferson County line
Wisconsin's Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) approved on Wednesday, Dec. 10, a study of the I-94 corridor that includes the section between Highway SS and the Jefferson County line.
Wisconsin's Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) approved on Wednesday, Dec. 10, a study of the I-94 corridor that includes the section between Highway SS and the Jefferson County line.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Toddler hurt at Waukesha preschool, woman sentenced to probation
A now-former Waukesha preschool worker accused of felony child abuse pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and was sentenced to probation.
A now-former Waukesha preschool worker accused of felony child abuse pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and was sentenced to probation.
Kenosha fire: 3 children dead, bodycam video released
The Kenosha Police Department has released bodycam footage from the response to an apartment fire that killed three children on Thanksgiving night.
The Kenosha Police Department has released bodycam footage from the response to an apartment fire that killed three children on Thanksgiving night.
Milwaukee shooting: 10-year-old boy dead, 2 people arrested
A Milwaukee shooting left a 10-year-old boy dead on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. It happened near Phillips and Clarke.
A Milwaukee shooting left a 10-year-old boy dead on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. It happened near Phillips and Clarke.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
Marian University: 50% tuition discount for Catholic high school graduates
Marian University in Fond du Lac announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10 a 50% tuition discount for eligible incoming students beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
Marian University in Fond du Lac announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10 a 50% tuition discount for eligible incoming students beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee; additional long-term closures
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced additional long-term closures related to the Interstate 94 reconstruction project in Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced additional long-term closures related to the Interstate 94 reconstruction project in Milwaukee.
Federal Reserve lowers key interest rate but indicates future cuts will be harder
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela as tensions mount
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Dodge County crash involving semi, 2 SUV; Brookfield woman dead
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating a three-vehicle crash in the Township of Leroy that happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 10.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating a three-vehicle crash in the Township of Leroy that happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 10.
Menomonee Falls memory care facility attack, man sentenced to prison
A Waukesha County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of attacking a Menomonee Falls memory care facility worker. He was then sentenced to prison.
A Waukesha County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of attacking a Menomonee Falls memory care facility worker. He was then sentenced to prison.