Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.

Wisconsin DNR deer donation program; officials urge hunters to take part

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program.

Milwaukee new towing rule; crackdown on unpaid parking tickets starts Nov. 1

A new city ordinance set to take effect Nov. 1 will target thousands of drivers with unpaid parking tickets, Milwaukee leaders announced Wednesday.

Milwaukee police chase stolen vehicle, arrest 2 on city's north side

Milwaukee police arrested two people after a chase across the city's north side on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28. It started near 68th and Sheridan.

Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot

A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Wayne Minor arrested in Mississippi

A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two women then trying to have them killed. He bonded out of jail and has been on the run for the past two years.

Former Northridge Mall demolished, city leaders celebrate completion

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city leaders on Wednesday highlighted the completed demolition of the former Northridge Mall.

Wisconsin bear hunt: 2025 season results published by DNR

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season.

Milwaukee mock funerals
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Some Milwaukee kids took part in an eye-oping outing Wednesday, taking part in mock funerals aimed at getting them to think about the impact of violence.

Funnel cloud near Janesville
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Video shows a funnel cloud in Emerald Grove outside of Janesville headed toward Delavan Thursday evening. (Courtesy: Jennifer Jende)

Giannis, family's AntetokounBros Academy
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, Finals MVP and NBA Champion. His decade of dominance changed the course of a franchise, a city and a family forever, and one city in Greece is where the rise began.

Open Record: Home Court Advantage
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's decade of NBA dominance changed the course of a franchise, a city, and a family forever, and one city in Greece is where the rise began.

Milwaukee abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pieces, how to get yours

"Deep Thought," the boat that sat abandoned on Milwaukee's lakefront for seven months, is now in pieces – and you can get one for yourself.

MPS budget: School board approves superintendent's $1.6B plan

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday unanimously approved the MPS superintendent's $1.6 billion proposed final budget for 2025-26.

Hurricane Melissa: Milwaukee honeymooners in Jamaica relieved

A Milwaukee couple is eager to return home after Hurricane Melissa turned their seven-day honeymoon in Jamaica into a two-week stay.