Fatal hit-and-run crash involving motorcyclist; accused bound over for trial

A 63-year-old Delafield man accused of having a role in a crash that happened in June 2025 appeared in Waukesha County court on Wednesday, March 18, and was bound over for trial.

Wisconsin expands postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months

Wisconsin will extend postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 12 months from 60 days starting July 1, joining 48 other states and leaving Arkansas as the only state without the expansion.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

The Rock noise: Two music festivals approved despite complaints

The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin is at the center of yet another sound controversy. It comes after the Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night approved two music festivals at the complex.

WBC final brings pride for Venezuelan Waukesha restaurant owner
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A Waukesha Venezuelan restaurant owner says the World Baseball Classic championship brings together his love of baseball, Milwaukee and his home country, as Venezuela later beat Team USA 3-2 on Tuesday, March 17.

WBC final brings pride for Venezuelan Waukesha restaurant owner

A Waukesha Venezuelan restaurant owner says the World Baseball Classic championship brings together his love of baseball, Milwaukee and his home country, as Venezuela later beat Team USA 3-2 on Tuesday, March 17.

Man charged in fatal Milwaukee shooting
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A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting a man, woman and her unborn child near Darien and Green Tree on March 9.

Milwaukee Weather: Light snow tonight, warmer the rest of the week

Increasing clouds overnight with light snow. The snow will end by 7am. 1" or less of accumulation possible. Temperatures will slowly rise through the 20s. Early AM snow on Wednesday, ending by 7am. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s. Rain showers (mixed with freezing rain at times) overnight Wednesday night.

Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East

President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.

Car crashes into school bus; Milwaukee man reaches plea deal

A Milwaukee man is accused of crashing into a school bus, causing it to tip onto its side in February 2025 reached a plea deal on Tuesday, March 17.

Online sports betting; Wisconsin Senate approves legalization bill

The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday, March 17, approved a bill allowing online sports betting if the wagering servers are located on tribal lands, sending the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers for consideration.

Milwaukee Public Library Play Cart; available at Villard Square Branch

Milwaukee Public Library introduced the Play Cart at its Villard Square Branch. It is a portable play space designed to support caregivers with young kids while they use library resources.

Milwaukee kidnapping; Timothy Olson sentenced
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A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Timothy Olson, the man once dubbed the "Ripoff Romeo," on Tuesday, March 17 to 33 years in prison plus nine months in jail and 24 years of extended supervision. 

Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise; bills head to governor

The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.

Milwaukee man accused of killing uncle, second man
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Trial begins March 18 for Daeshaun Graves, accused of fatally shooting his uncle in July 2024 and another man weeks later in August.

Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise
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Wisconsin lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to distribute millions of dollars to communities dealing with PFAS contamination.