Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Milwaukee Weather: A big warm-up coming

Clearing skies overnight and cold. Temperatures dropping through the teens, but the wind will settle down. Increasing clouds, blustery but warmer on Tuesday. Some afternoon drizzle is possible. Highs in the mid-30s with a gusty southwest wind.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial; inside jury selection

Court records reveal how jurors were questioned and dismissed during jury selection in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented man evade immigration enforcement.