Waukesha County man accused of driving drunk; "extreme intoxication"

A 34-year-old Pewaukee man is accused of driving drunk and being involved in a pair of hit-and-run crashes in a Brookfield parking lot.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Shorewood beach trespassing case; man found guilty, fined $313

A Shorewood municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline, past signs that marked private property.

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

TV meteorologist among 2 killed in Idaho plane crash

A broadcast meteorologist from a local Idaho television station was among two men killed Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed.

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.

Ascension Wisconsin expanding its 'Dispensary of Hope' program

Ascension Wisconsin held a ribbon-cutting celebration at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin on Wednesday, Jan. 28 to mark the expansion of the “Dispensary of Hope" program to this location.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Village of Darien theft; money stolen from video gaming devices at bar

The City of Delavan Police Department is looking for the person who they say stole money out of video gaming devices at a bar in the Village of Darien.

Winnebago County pursuit; woman flees, clocked doing 130 mph

A 28-year-old Green Bay woman was taken into custody early Wednesday morning following a police chase in Winnebago County.

Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event

Milwaukee marked the end of the Violins of Hope residency after months of performances using Holocaust-surviving instruments, as the Hoan Bridge glowed yellow in remembrance on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Jan. 27.