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.

Mexico unrest delays flights to Milwaukee; families lean on prayer

The killing of the drug lord, El Mencho, has sparked unrest in Mexico and caused many flights throughout North America to be delayed.

Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance

An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.

West Milwaukee homicide Tuesday; 66-year-old woman dead, man arrested

A 66-year-old West Milwaukee woman is dead and a male suspect is in custody following a homicide investigation near 44th and Mitchell in West Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Fatal hit-and-run crash involving motorcyclist; Delafield man charged

A 63-year-old Delafield man now faces an amended criminal count of hit-and-run resulting in death, a felony, in connection with a crash that happened in June 2025.

Ford recalls more than 410,000 vehicles; see affected models

More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.

Supreme Court unanimously rebukes lower court's handling of Whole Foods baby food case

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 on Tuesday that a lawsuit against Whole Foods and baby food manufacturer Hain Celestial Group should proceed in Texas state court.

2024 Milwaukee police chase, fatal crash; man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for the 2024 police chase and crash that killed a grandfather and seriously injured another person.

Wisconsin schools, teachers sue Legislature seeking more funding

A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers' unions and others announced a lawsuit Tuesday against the state Legislature.

Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa

Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target. 

Aurora Health Care eases masking, visitor policies, here's why

All Aurora Health Care locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Lead screening in Milwaukee; CDC visit follows awarding of $400K grant

Staff from the CDC visited Milwaukee's Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday to meet with local partners and observe a free lead screening clinic in action.

Summerfest, H-D reveal new partnership; annual Homecoming event ends

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and Harley‑Davidson (H-D) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24, a new multi-year partnership.