Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork

A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.

Wisconsin winter: Cold, snowy winter stretches during weak La Niña

The 2025/2026 winter outlook is shaping up to be active and somewhat variable with colder and snowier stretches mixed in with drier and milder periods when compared to the last several years.

RECIPE: Sweet Potato Harvest Salad
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Registered Dietitian Kate Peterson shares how to make sweet potato harvest salad.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.

More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.

Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district

Port Washington residents packed a meeting on Tuesday night to protest a tax district for a $15B data center, raising concerns about energy use and pushing for future TIDs over $10M to require voter approval.

Franklin school district, city head to court over $145M high school project

Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.

Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act

The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed in a Saukville Walmart parking lot, is urging prosecutors to file charges, saying the driver who hit her should face consequences as the case remains under review.

West Allis police chase ends with arrest of alleged fentanyl dealer

West Allis police say an alleged Milwaukee fentanyl dealer connected to a man’s suspicious death was taken into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this month, with fentanyl, cash and 11 phones found in his car.

Milwaukee Weather: Quiet Wednesday Ahead

Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Patchy fog northwest of Milwaukee. Temperatures will gradually drop through the 30s. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid-40s. Warming into the 50s on Thursday with a slight chance for a few light rain showers.

Waukesha County Airport debuts ‘Top Gun’ spoof to recruit snowplow crews

Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.

Kroger closing Pleasant Prairie fulfillment center in February 2026

Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan case; plea negotiations underway

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is set to go on trial in December, accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents. Now, plea negotiations are underway.

Darrell Brooks’ appeal stalls, court seeks proof he received full case file

Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.

Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Assembly for key vote

Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.