Wisconsin fall drug take back collection; state ranks tops in nation
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection.
A day of honor and thanks for veterans; Stars & Stripes Honor Flight
Stars & Stripes Honor Flight President Karyn Roelke and Vietnam Veteran David Cohen stop by Real Milwaukee to talk about their Stars & Stripes Honor Flight experience
Stars & Stripes Honor Flight President Karyn Roelke and Vietnam Veteran David Cohen stop by Real Milwaukee to talk about their Stars & Stripes Honor Flight experience
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
2026 tax filing season changes: IRS Direct File unavailable
Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.
Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.
Oconomowoc child neglect; couple charged after kids found living in filth
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
Milwaukee suspected dogfighting operation; 2 arrests made
Milwaukee police arrested two men after a tip led officers to a duplex where malnourished dogs, filthy conditions and suspected dogfighting equipment were found, and charges will be reviewed by the district attorney.
Milwaukee police arrested two men after a tip led officers to a duplex where malnourished dogs, filthy conditions and suspected dogfighting equipment were found, and charges will be reviewed by the district attorney.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $35,000 in October 2025
Consumers invested hundreds of dollars in disappointing products. When they asked for refunds, the initial answer was "no." After hearing from Contact 6, the businesses reversed their decisions.
Consumers invested hundreds of dollars in disappointing products. When they asked for refunds, the initial answer was "no." After hearing from Contact 6, the businesses reversed their decisions.
18 passengers being evaluated after people mover hits dock at Dulles Airport
A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.
A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.
Milwaukee Weather: Chilly night ahead, warm up on the way
Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with the wind settling down. A few flurries are possible overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. A few flurries or light snow showers are possible on Tuesday morning, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy, windy and a little warmer. Highs in the mid-40s.
Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with the wind settling down. A few flurries are possible overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. A few flurries or light snow showers are possible on Tuesday morning, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy, windy and a little warmer. Highs in the mid-40s.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Racine homicide; woman dies from injuries, man arrested
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Monday, Nov. 10, after a 37-year-old woman died from injuries in what Racine police are investigating as a domestic abuse–related homicide.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Monday, Nov. 10, after a 37-year-old woman died from injuries in what Racine police are investigating as a domestic abuse–related homicide.
Fatal Milwaukee apartment fire renews push to mandate sprinklers
Another fire, another building without automatic sprinklers. It's another death emergency responders call "avoidable."
Another fire, another building without automatic sprinklers. It's another death emergency responders call "avoidable."
Menomonee Falls home break-in, shooting; 2 men sentenced
A Waukesha County judge sentenced on Monday, Nov. 10, two of three men charged in connection with a home break-in and shooting in Menomonee Falls from August 2024.
A Waukesha County judge sentenced on Monday, Nov. 10, two of three men charged in connection with a home break-in and shooting in Menomonee Falls from August 2024.
Alleged porch pirate in women's clothing busted after surveillance video goes viral: 'Particular look'
A suspected porch pirate clad in women’s clothing was busted last week after surveillance video caught the suspect stealing packages from Alabama homes.
A suspected porch pirate clad in women’s clothing was busted last week after surveillance video caught the suspect stealing packages from Alabama homes.
Southeastern Wisconsin snow; Pleasant Prairie digs out after early storm
Pleasant Prairie residents woke up to as much as 13 inches of early-season lake-effect snow on Monday, while nearby Bristol saw almost none, leaving many calling the mid-November snowfall “too soon and too much."
Pleasant Prairie residents woke up to as much as 13 inches of early-season lake-effect snow on Monday, while nearby Bristol saw almost none, leaving many calling the mid-November snowfall “too soon and too much."
Lake-effect snow hits Racine, Kenosha Counties
"Too soon and too much." That’s how people in Pleasant Prairie summed up the heavy snow that covered the area overnight, leaving piles of snow blanketing driveways and sidewalks across the village.
"Too soon and too much." That’s how people in Pleasant Prairie summed up the heavy snow that covered the area overnight, leaving piles of snow blanketing driveways and sidewalks across the village.
Wisconsin food assistance benefits; recipients caught in the middle
There is a deal on the table to open the government. But until that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, there's a tug of war over food assistance benefits – and recipients are caught in the middle.
There is a deal on the table to open the government. But until that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, there's a tug of war over food assistance benefits – and recipients are caught in the middle.
Small plane reportedly bringing Hurricane Melissa relief to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood; 2 dead
Two people are dead after a small plane that was reportedly heading to Jamaica to bring Hurricane Melissa aid to victims crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Monday.
Two people are dead after a small plane that was reportedly heading to Jamaica to bring Hurricane Melissa aid to victims crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Monday.
College pre-med student killed in hit-and-run while jogging: authorities
A University of Kansas student was killed in a hit-and-run while she was jogging, according to local police.
A University of Kansas student was killed in a hit-and-run while she was jogging, according to local police.