Milwaukee Weather: More clouds tonight, drizzle Thursday
Cloudy with drizzle and patchy fog overnight. Temperatures steady in the upper 30s to around 40 all night. Cloudy with areas of drizzle on Thursday. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50.
Cloudy with drizzle and patchy fog overnight. Temperatures steady in the upper 30s to around 40 all night. Cloudy with areas of drizzle on Thursday. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns Thursday with music, fireworks
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Milwaukee Harbor District public boat launch concept; feedback sought
The Milwaukee Harbor District is seeking feedback on a plan to update the boat launch at Bruce and Water streets.
The Milwaukee Harbor District is seeking feedback on a plan to update the boat launch at Bruce and Water streets.
Caledonia food pantry sparks surge in 'little free' sites across the area
Little free pantries in Caledonia and Milwaukee are adapting the “little free library" idea into 24/7 food shelves, serving families still facing food insecurity after the shutdown.
Little free pantries in Caledonia and Milwaukee are adapting the “little free library" idea into 24/7 food shelves, serving families still facing food insecurity after the shutdown.
Pleasant Prairie backyard chickens issue, statewide controversy
A Pleasant Prairie couple has a court hearing after a neighbor reported their backyard chickens violated the village's ordinance.
A Pleasant Prairie couple has a court hearing after a neighbor reported their backyard chickens violated the village's ordinance.
2025 Holiday Train Wisconsin schedule; what you need to know
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. starts on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Maine. The holiday train will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. starts on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Maine. The holiday train will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose limiting eligible FoodShare items
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.
Las Vegas police seek suspect who pulled ‘AR-style’ rifle on casino staff
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who pulled an “AR-style" rifle on casino employees during a robbery.
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who pulled an “AR-style" rifle on casino employees during a robbery.
Lake Mendota ancient canoes, Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16
Archaeologists identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Archaeologists identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Aging Milwaukee fire trucks; battle over funding new rigs
There is a battle brewing over Milwaukee tax dollars. Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed some, but not all, money to replace aging Milwaukee fire trucks.
There is a battle brewing over Milwaukee tax dollars. Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed some, but not all, money to replace aging Milwaukee fire trucks.
Alaska city won't see the sun for the next 64 days
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the Sun will not rise above the horizon in Utqiagvik for the next 64 days.
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the Sun will not rise above the horizon in Utqiagvik for the next 64 days.
Fired MATC employees file discrimination complaints, college responds
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
Wisconsin online sports betting bill pulled, future uncertain
The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.
The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Student fatally shot after leaving Milwaukee school, teen charged
A Milwaukee teen is accused of killing Na'Mar Hicks, who was shot at Hopkins and Courtland after leaving Assata High School earlier this month.
A Milwaukee teen is accused of killing Na'Mar Hicks, who was shot at Hopkins and Courtland after leaving Assata High School earlier this month.
Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.