Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
Milwaukee Water Works: Lead service line construction season begins
The 2026 lead service line replacement construction season kicks off in Milwaukee on April 22.
The 2026 lead service line replacement construction season kicks off in Milwaukee on April 22.
Milwaukee Water Works: Lead service line construction season begins
Milwaukee Water Works marked the start of the 2026 lead service line replacement construction season on Wednesday, April 22.
Milwaukee Water Works marked the start of the 2026 lead service line replacement construction season on Wednesday, April 22.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
Fond du Lac County motorcycle crash; man flown to hospital
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital after a crash in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday night, April 21.
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital after a crash in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday night, April 21.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 3 wounded
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 22, left one person dead and three people wounded.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 22, left one person dead and three people wounded.
Mold growth risk after flooding; health concerns, safety tips
Households across the region continue to face lingering impacts from last week's severe storms, including persistent mold and moisture issues from flooding.
Households across the region continue to face lingering impacts from last week's severe storms, including persistent mold and moisture issues from flooding.
Milwaukee fire truck hit by car; crash adds to chief's fleet concerns
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
Wisconsin sports access bill introduced; Packers warn of potential impact
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.
Wisconsin at forefront of sports streaming battle
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.
Germantown incident highlights dangers of 'Senior Assassin' game
A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes issued a warning.
A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes issued a warning.
New trial granted in Racine County murder; victim’s son fears outcome
The son of a woman killed in a Racine County murder says he feels hopeless after a conviction was overturned, granting a new trial and raising fears the suspect could go free.
The son of a woman killed in a Racine County murder says he feels hopeless after a conviction was overturned, granting a new trial and raising fears the suspect could go free.
Milwaukee Weather: Meteor shower overnight, sun on Wednesday
Clear skies tonight with the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaking overnight (look east). Temperatures will drop rapidly through the 40s overnight. Mostly sunny on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 60 inland, but 10° cooler along the lake with highs in the upper 50s.
Clear skies tonight with the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaking overnight (look east). Temperatures will drop rapidly through the 40s overnight. Mostly sunny on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 60 inland, but 10° cooler along the lake with highs in the upper 50s.
Kenosha Beer Gardens fire ruled accidental after investigation
Investigators say the Kenosha Beer Gardens fire was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, after the blaze caused significant damage but no injuries were reported.
Investigators say the Kenosha Beer Gardens fire was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, after the blaze caused significant damage but no injuries were reported.
Germantown incident highlights dangers of 'Senior Assassin' game
A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes later issued a warning.
A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes later issued a warning.
FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.
Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter, dies at 62
Daniel Bice, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and veteran political journalist, has died from complications of esophageal cancer. He was 62.
Daniel Bice, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and veteran political journalist, has died from complications of esophageal cancer. He was 62.
Milwaukee grocery store, pharmacy closures; Council takes action
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday voted to approve several proposals aimed at stopping grocery store and pharmacy closures.
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday voted to approve several proposals aimed at stopping grocery store and pharmacy closures.
Milwaukee police find no evidence after digging at home linked to killer
Milwaukee police say no evidence was found after a two-day search at a home tied to a convicted killer, where crews dug up the yard and garage as part of an ongoing investigation.
Milwaukee police say no evidence was found after a two-day search at a home tied to a convicted killer, where crews dug up the yard and garage as part of an ongoing investigation.