Wisconsin weather forecast: First snow chance this weekend

Southern Wisconsin may see its first brush with winter this weekend with a mix of rain and slushy snow, followed by a true blast of Arctic air that will send temperatures plunging well below normal through early next week.

Milwaukee Weather: Friday sun to clouds, weekend rain & snow

Southern Wisconsin is in for an active stretch of weather featuring a sharp cold front, gusty winds, and the season’s first real taste of winter. Friday will turn breezy and mild before colder air sweeps in.

Town of Brookfield fatal crash Thursday; 2 dead, 1 injured

Two Brookfield residents were killed and another person was injured in a head-on crash on Capitol Drive in Brookfield on Thursday evening, Nov. 6.

Milwaukee panel backs historic status for Panther Arena, High Life Theatre

Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission approved historic designation for Panther Arena and the Miller High Life Theatre, despite objections from the Wisconsin Center District over timing and intent.

Milwaukee family seeks answers after woman killed, son found alone

A Milwaukee woman was found fatally shot near 42nd and Hampton hours after police found her young son wandering alone miles away. Her family is seeking answers as police search for suspects.

Milwaukee travelers face ripple effects as FAA cuts flights nationwide

As the government shutdown continues, the FAA will cut flights at 40 airports, potentially delaying Milwaukee travelers connecting through hubs like Chicago or Minneapolis and pushing ticket prices higher.

Wisconsin moves to restore FoodShare after judge orders SNAP funding

Wisconsin will immediately release full November FoodShare benefits after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore SNAP funding, Gov. Tony Evers said on Thursday night.

Milwaukee Weather: Light rain overnight, Rain/Snow on Saturday

Cloudy and windy tonight with light rain until 4am. Temperatures holding in the 40s. Partly sunny and windy on Friday with highs in the upper 50s. A few light rain showers are possible at night.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Milwaukee candidate uses Facebook Dating to reach voters in race for governor

Milwaukee gubernatorial candidate Carlos Dixon is turning to Facebook Dating and other creative digital tools to reach voters as he builds name recognition ahead of Wisconsin’s 2026 election.

Fallen Milwaukee officer to be honored in D.C.; colleagues raising funds

Milwaukee officers are raising money to help Officer Kendall Corder’s family attend a Police Week tribute in Washington, D.C., where he will be honored after his line-of-duty death next year.

SNAP delays strain Milwaukee County as demand for food surges

A federal judge ordered full SNAP funding for November, but delays are straining Milwaukee County, where soaring pantry demand prompted $150,000 in emergency food aid and calls for state and federal action.

7 cats found dead in container; West Bend man arrested in animal cruelty case

Police say a West Bend man admitted to dumping eight cats in a sealed container, killing seven, leaving one survivor now in Humane Society care as charges remain pending.

School District of Waukesha declining enrollment stirs emotional debate

The School District of Waukesha is dealing with declining enrollment by closing schools. For months, there has been a heated and emotional debate.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday, 1 dead, 2 wounded

Milwaukee police are investigating separate shootings that happened on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.