Watch: Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday. 

Milwaukee teacher in the running for 'America's Favorite Teacher'

A Milwaukee educator is in the running to become "America’s Favorite Teacher" and needs community support to earn the title.

Milwaukee woman accused of Medicaid fraud, money laundering

Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee woman with Medicaid fraud, PPP fraud and money laundering, alleging she used millions in fraudulent funds to buy businesses and luxury items.

Grafton dam repairs underway after gate becomes inoperable

Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.

Grafton dam control considered 'inoperable'
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Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.

Video: Oak Creek police officer injured as fleeing suspect takes off

The Oak Creek Police Department released video Tuesday from an incident during which prosecutors said a fleeing suspect injured an officer.

Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

Child sexual assault; Pewaukee school bus driver trial continues

Prosecutors played child interviews and bus audio Tuesday in Thomas Felser’s trial, adding testimony about the case and how one mother found him alone with her daughter.

Wind Point police: Missing, endangered man found dead

The Wind Point Police Department said Marquise Young, who was reported missing and endangered last month, has been found dead.

Crash into Milwaukee library construction site; Cameron Moore sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Cameron Moore to five years in prison in connection with a police chase and crash that damaged a Milwaukee Public Library construction site in January 2025.

3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Milwaukee police: Retail theft on east side, suspect sought

The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help to identify a man suspected of stealing from an east side store on Monday, May 4.

Milwaukee street takeover suspect targeted by FBI, police task force

Before prosecutors charged Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez in connection with a series of street takeovers in April, he was already on the radar of Milwaukee police and a federal task force.

Ridglan Farms beagles: HAWS accepting dogs freed from facility

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is preparing to accept more than a dozen of the beagles recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.