Waukesha prostitution, money laundering ring; 2 spas shut down

Waukesha police are investigating an intricate money laundering and prostitution operation in the city. Two spas are now closed, after complaints of sex acts.

2 MSO board members resign over persona; scandals
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Two Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra board members have resigned, both facing personal scandals. One of the former board members has ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the other is defending against charges of child sexual assault.

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Milwaukee sexual assault, registered sex offender charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors have charged a registered sex offender with first-degree sexual assault and false imprisonment.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead

Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.

Brookfield house fire near 145th and Capitol Drive; one person hurt

Firefighters from Brookfield responded on Friday morning, Feb. 13, to a house fire on N. 145th Street just north of Capitol Drive.

Sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday, DNR offers ice safety tips

Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, and the Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to be careful on the ice and that no ice is ever 100% safe.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash; striking driver suspected of OWI, police say

A 36-year-old man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash and suspicion of operating while intoxicated following a wreck at Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Wisconsin State Fair: AJR takes Main Stage on Aug. 15

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday that indie band AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Milwaukee Weather: Patchy fog tonight, beautiful Valentine's Day

Mostly clear tonight with patchy fog possible. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s. A few more clouds for Valentine's Day with temperatures ranging from low 40s lakeside, to upper 40s inland.