Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

Bob Uecker mural tailgate-themed celebration in downtown Milwaukee

A tailgate-themed celebration was held on Tuesday, June 30 to mark the completion of "Mr. Baseball," a massive 80-foot by 100-foot mural of Bob Uecker in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Deer District Holiday Market returns for 2026

Deer District will host the second annual Deer District Holiday Market, presented by BID #53, from Nov. 20-Dec. 6 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum.

Joniah Walker found safe, Milwaukee girl went missing in 2022

Joniah Walker, a Milwaukee girl who had been missing since 2022, has been found safe roughly four years later, police confirmed.

Waukesha County diverging diamond interchange; 2nd public meeting set

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 30, that it is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed I-94 and County F Interchange project in Waukesha County.

MKE Airport unveils newly branded Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Kids Zones

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport unveiled newly branded Make-A-Wish Kids Zones, highlighting a partnership between Make-A-Wish and Green Bay Packers Give Back.

Fond du Lac County attempted kidnapping; woman attacked on trail

A 21-year-old man was arrested on Monday, June 29, after he allegedly attacked a woman who was walking with her baby in a stroller on a Fond du Lac County trail.

Lincoln Avenue School fire in Milwaukee; no injuries reported

A fire gutted Lincoln Avenue School on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday, June 30, forcing crews out as flames spread through the roof and parts of the building collapsed.

Grafton shooting arrest; domestic abuse call leads to charges

Grafton police arrested a 61-year-old man after a neighbor reported a gunshot at a home on Kohlwey Drive, where officers safely evacuated a woman and reported no injuries.

Southeast Wisconsin heat wave brings warning for medication users

Doctors and pharmacists in southeast Wisconsin warn extreme heat can raise risks for people taking water pills, antihistamines, insulin and mental health medications.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families find ways to cool down

Families in Milwaukee cooled off Monday with frozen custard and splash pads as an extreme heat warning remained in effect through Wednesday evening, with heat index values near 107.

Milwaukee Weather: Extreme Heat Warning Extended

Extreme Heat Warning for ALL OF SE WI until 7pm Wednesday. Partly cloudy and hot tonight. The heat index will not fall below 80 all night. T-Storms are possible on Tuesday morning. Windy, hot and humid on Tuesday afternoon. Highs in the mid-90s with a heat index of 108.

Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off
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Families spent Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park at Lincoln Park as an extreme heat warning remained in effect.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off

Families cooled off Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park in Milwaukee as an extreme heat warning remained in effect and officials urged people to hydrate and avoid direct sunlight.

Waukesha planetarium seeks $200K to replace aging equipment

The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium in Waukesha is trying to raise $200,000 by the end of the year to replace aging equipment leaders say can no longer be upgraded.