Waukesha Meijer hostage situation, police shooting; man charged
Prosecutors charged a man with six felonies in connection to the hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that happened at the Waukesha Meijer.
Prosecutors charged a man with six felonies in connection to the hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that happened at the Waukesha Meijer.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Man arrested in Milwaukee stabbing; 1 seriously injured
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in connection with a stabbing.
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in connection with a stabbing.
Sheboygan County boater rescued after falling into Lake Michigan
Emergency responders on Sunday, Aug. 16 rescued a boater who had fallen into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan County.
Emergency responders on Sunday, Aug. 16 rescued a boater who had fallen into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan County.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Fond du Lac County chase; man arrested after hours-long cornfield search
A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday after leading Fond du Lac County authorities on a roughly 12.6-mile pursuit. During the chase, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran into a cornfield.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday after leading Fond du Lac County authorities on a roughly 12.6-mile pursuit. During the chase, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran into a cornfield.
Southeast Wisconsin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This covers all of southern Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This covers all of southern Wisconsin.
Jefferson County burglary, suspect arrested after item listed online
Authorities in Jefferson County arrested a person following a burglary, after they found one of the stolen items listed for sale online.
Authorities in Jefferson County arrested a person following a burglary, after they found one of the stolen items listed for sale online.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Family identifies local rapper as Milwaukee shooting victim
Two people are dead and a 28-year-old is in custody after a deadly shooting near a warehouse in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17.
Two people are dead and a 28-year-old is in custody after a deadly shooting near a warehouse in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17.
Milwaukee fire near 18th and Mineral, house uninhabitable
A multifamily home in Milwaukee is uninhabitable after a fire tore through the attic on Monday evening, Aug. 17.
A multifamily home in Milwaukee is uninhabitable after a fire tore through the attic on Monday evening, Aug. 17.
Milwaukee Weather: Quiet overnight, t-storm chances return Tuesday
Partly cloudy overnight with temperatures settling in the 60s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Tuesday with a chance for afternoon/evening showers and t-storms. A few could be strong. Highs in the upper 70s. A cold front will move through Tuesday night. Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s near the lake, lower 80s inland.
Partly cloudy overnight with temperatures settling in the 60s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Tuesday with a chance for afternoon/evening showers and t-storms. A few could be strong. Highs in the upper 70s. A cold front will move through Tuesday night. Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s near the lake, lower 80s inland.
Missing and endangered person found dead: Wauwatosa police
Wauwatosa police need your help in finding a missing person, 25-year-old Bryan Adorno Sanchez.
Wauwatosa police need your help in finding a missing person, 25-year-old Bryan Adorno Sanchez.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Milwaukee shootings Monday; 3 dead, 2 arrested
Milwaukee police responded to two shootings that left three people dead on Monday afternoon.
Milwaukee police responded to two shootings that left three people dead on Monday afternoon.
Milwaukee homicides, 3 killed; $1M bail set for man accused
A court commissioner set $1 million bail for a man prosecutors say shot and killed three people earlier this month, including his ex-girlfriend, that prompted a days-long manhunt.
A court commissioner set $1 million bail for a man prosecutors say shot and killed three people earlier this month, including his ex-girlfriend, that prompted a days-long manhunt.
Racine man accused of trying to kill dad awaits extradition
An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing his dad in Racine is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin after he was arrested in Nebraska.
An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing his dad in Racine is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin after he was arrested in Nebraska.
Chaos on final night of Wisconsin State Fair
Police responded to multiple disturbances on the last night of the Wisconsin State Fair, which apparently included a fight that was caught on camera.
Police responded to multiple disturbances on the last night of the Wisconsin State Fair, which apparently included a fight that was caught on camera.
2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.