Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Milwaukee fatal crash involving moped at 27th and Parnell; 1 dead
One man is dead in a fatal crash in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, near 27th and Parnell.
One man is dead in a fatal crash in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, near 27th and Parnell.
Suicide Prevention Month; coffee shops join Wauwatosa campaign for mental health
The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.
The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.
UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin face midnight deadline in contract standoff
UnitedHealthcare’s contract with Ascension Wisconsin is set to expire at midnight, potentially leaving thousands of families without in-network care.
UnitedHealthcare’s contract with Ascension Wisconsin is set to expire at midnight, potentially leaving thousands of families without in-network care.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Menomonee Falls Metro Market hit-and-run; police seek driver
Menomonee Falls police are searching for a woman who struck a vehicle in the Metro Market parking lot on Sept. 29 and left the scene.
Menomonee Falls police are searching for a woman who struck a vehicle in the Metro Market parking lot on Sept. 29 and left the scene.
Critically missing Milwaukee man found safe
Milwaukee police say 41-year-old Terrance Booker has been found safe.
Milwaukee police say 41-year-old Terrance Booker has been found safe.
Critically missing Milwaukee teen located safe
Police said Christian Jones has been located and is safe.
Police said Christian Jones has been located and is safe.
Mukwonago clerk earns international honor while living with mechanical heart
Mukwonago Village Clerk Lana Kropf is urging others to “listen to your body" after surviving multiple heart attacks and strokes in her mid-30s – all while achieving one of the highest honors in her field.
Mukwonago Village Clerk Lana Kropf is urging others to “listen to your body" after surviving multiple heart attacks and strokes in her mid-30s – all while achieving one of the highest honors in her field.
5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Milwaukee fatal stabbing; woman accused of killing cousin
Milwaukee police say a 19-year-old woman fatally stabbed her cousin, 18-year-old Jaquveon Wright, during an argument on Monday, Sept. 29.
Milwaukee police say a 19-year-old woman fatally stabbed her cousin, 18-year-old Jaquveon Wright, during an argument on Monday, Sept. 29.
Government shutdown deadline loomes; Wisconsin residents brace for impact
Lawmakers remain deadlocked ahead of a midnight deadline, with Republicans seeking a stopgap bill and Democrats pushing to extend health care subsidies.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked ahead of a midnight deadline, with Republicans seeking a stopgap bill and Democrats pushing to extend health care subsidies.
Wisconsin dog breeding farm manager has veterinary license suspended
The man in charge of a controversial Dane County beagle breeding farm is now barred from practicing veterinary medicine.
The man in charge of a controversial Dane County beagle breeding farm is now barred from practicing veterinary medicine.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; permit to expand challenged
A Washington County wildlife sanctuary is mixed up in a legal battle, one challenging its permit to expand.
A Washington County wildlife sanctuary is mixed up in a legal battle, one challenging its permit to expand.
2026 Milwaukee County budget address; David Crowley presents plan
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presented on Tuesday, Sept. 30, his 2026 recommended budget to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presented on Tuesday, Sept. 30, his 2026 recommended budget to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Missing 18-year-old Kenosha woman located in Milwaukee
Kenosha police are asking for the public's help in their search for 18-year-old Angelnet Byrom.
Kenosha police are asking for the public's help in their search for 18-year-old Angelnet Byrom.
Village of Hustisford clerk/treasurer accused of embezzlement
The Village of Hustisford clerk/treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Village of Hustisford and funds related to the Hustisford Soccer Club.
The Village of Hustisford clerk/treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Village of Hustisford and funds related to the Hustisford Soccer Club.
Milwaukee missing man; police seek public's help
The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for a missing 66-year-old man.
The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for a missing 66-year-old man.
Sheboygan County business to shutter plant after promising jobs, raises
It's news that took everyone in the small village of Random Lake by surprise. One of the village's largest employers, Sheridan, has announced it is closing its printing facility in town.
It's news that took everyone in the small village of Random Lake by surprise. One of the village's largest employers, Sheridan, has announced it is closing its printing facility in town.
Port of Fear Film Festival; Happening October 3 & 4 in Kenosha
Jeannette and David Haight share details on the Port of Fear Film Festival.
Jeannette and David Haight share details on the Port of Fear Film Festival.