Waukesha County volunteers needed for alcohol, drug treatment program

It is never easy for someone to openly share their struggle with addiction. But Waukesha County health leaders say that bravery keeps its peer-based substance abuse treatment up and running.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; Quinton Ward sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison

A Milwaukee man hit and seriously injured a woman more than two years ago, yet continued to drive, despite not being allowed to. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, that man, Quinton Ward, learned his sentence.

Kenosha high school student killed, others wounded; 2 charged

Kenosha County prosecutors charged two people with after a Bradford High School student was shot and killed, and two other students were wounded.

Mukwonago attempted homicide; man accused fired just before incident

A 38-year-old North Prairie man is accused of running over a man with his car a short time after being fired from the business where he and the victim worked.

James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer

James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.

Threat against Milwaukee student walkout, police investigate

Milwaukee Public Schools said police are investigating a threat made against a student walkout, which had been planned for Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Milwaukee missing woman located, safe

Police said Christeanna Hopgood has been located and is safe.

North Prairie "TrashVeyor" back in operation for spring 2026
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Aquarius Systems aims to relaunch the "TrashVeyor" in the Kinnickinnic River by late spring after it was washed away by floods last August.

Kenosha Bradford student with loaded firearm, arrested: police

Kenosha police arrested a 16-year-old Kenosha Bradford High School student on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, after learning he had a firearm in his possession.

Wisconsin BBB: Beware of phony florists ahead of Valentine's Day

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning the public to be on the alert for phony florists ahead of Valentine's Day.

MPS mental health services, district awarded $5M federal grant

Milwaukee Public Schools announced the district has been awarded a $5 million grant to support school-based mental health services for students.

2026 Waukesha County Fair: 38 Special headlines Main Stage on July 18

The Waukesha County Fair announced on Wednesday, Feb. 11, that southern rock band 38 Special will headline the Miller Lite Main Stage on Saturday, July 18.

January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.