Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
Former Green Bay Packers President, CEO Bob Harlan has died after illness
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick 'n Save
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman pleads guilty
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
Milwaukee's This Is It! bar approved for Wisconsin historic marker
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Waukesha homicides: Nikita Casap sentenced for 2025 killings
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest entertainment lineup released
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
TikTok ban arson at Grothman's office, man sentenced to prison
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
Government contracter accused of stealing $46M in cryptocurrency from US Marshals
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Milwaukee hit-and-run sends car into building, suspect sought
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
America 250: Canadian National Railway Company unveils two commemorative locomotives as tribute to US
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
Open Record: After The Boom
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
New ‘Milwaukee County Center for Youth’ officially opens
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.