Legacy of Gospel music; survival and hope through song
Songs of survival, defeat and hope swept through cotton fields in the antebellum south. Slaves used them to navigate a brutal life on the plantation. Their war cry became a weapon of worship that the Black community knows today as Gospel music.
Songs of survival, defeat and hope swept through cotton fields in the antebellum south. Slaves used them to navigate a brutal life on the plantation. Their war cry became a weapon of worship that the Black community knows today as Gospel music.
Finlayson power couple reshaped Black Milwaukee through medicine, money
Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.
Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.
Finlayson power couple reshaped Black Milwaukee
Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.
Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.
Harley-Davidson ends annual Homecoming festival, returns to 5-year events
Harley-Davidson is ending its annual Homecoming festivals and returning to five-year celebrations, with the next milestone event planned for 2028 and a new Summerfest partnership.
Harley-Davidson is ending its annual Homecoming festivals and returning to five-year celebrations, with the next milestone event planned for 2028 and a new Summerfest partnership.
Kenosha school threats; district approves metal detectors, safety measures
The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.
The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.
State of the Union address; Wisconsin political party leaders react
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union sparked sharp reactions in Wisconsin, with Republicans praising his economic record and Democrats condemning his policies and leadership.
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union sparked sharp reactions in Wisconsin, with Republicans praising his economic record and Democrats condemning his policies and leadership.
What is the ROTOR Act? House shuts down bill aimed at improving aviation safety
A bill that would require an updated safety system to be added to planes did not pass the House on Monday.
A bill that would require an updated safety system to be added to planes did not pass the House on Monday.
Kenosha school threats; district approves safety measures
The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.
The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.
National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Erika Kirk honored by Trump during State of the Union
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
Milwaukee Weather - Evening rain/snow, sun returns Wednesday
Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the teens to around 20 by sunrise. It will stay windy. Partly sunny, blustery and cool on Wednesday with highs in the upper 20s.
Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the teens to around 20 by sunrise. It will stay windy. Partly sunny, blustery and cool on Wednesday with highs in the upper 20s.
Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Milwaukee shooting Tuesday, 20th and Stark; 16-year-old wounded
A 16-year-old was shot during an attempted robbery near 20th and Stark in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.
A 16-year-old was shot during an attempted robbery near 20th and Stark in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.
Steve Martin, Martin Short postpone Milwaukee show after family loss
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Feb. 27 show at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre has been postponed, with tickets honored for a future date, following the death of Short’s daughter.
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Feb. 27 show at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre has been postponed, with tickets honored for a future date, following the death of Short’s daughter.
US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
Milwaukee police officer charged with misconduct over Flock searches
Josue Ayala, an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, is charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he used the Flock license plate system nearly 180 times for personal reasons while on duty.
Josue Ayala, an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, is charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he used the Flock license plate system nearly 180 times for personal reasons while on duty.
Walworth County 'disturbance,' man charged with attempted homicide
A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.
A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.