Brookfield house fire near 145th and Capitol Drive; one person hurt
Firefighters from Brookfield responded on Friday morning, Feb. 13, to a house fire on N. 145th Street just north of Capitol Drive.
Firefighters from Brookfield responded on Friday morning, Feb. 13, to a house fire on N. 145th Street just north of Capitol Drive.
Spirit Airlines to sell 20 jets, recalls furloughed flight attendants
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday, DNR offers ice safety tips
Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, and the Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to be careful on the ice and that no ice is ever 100% safe.
Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, and the Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to be careful on the ice and that no ice is ever 100% safe.
Milwaukee hit-and-run crash; striking driver suspected of OWI, police say
A 36-year-old man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash and suspicion of operating while intoxicated following a wreck at Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 12.
A 36-year-old man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash and suspicion of operating while intoxicated following a wreck at Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Fire breaks out at amusement park in Dolly Parton's hometown
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at Fiserv Forum until Feb. 16
Disney's one-of-a-kind show on ice is skating back into Fiserv Forum this weekend.
Disney's one-of-a-kind show on ice is skating back into Fiserv Forum this weekend.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Discovery World: See changes made to 65,000-gallon walk-through tank
Brian Kramp is at Discovery World where they’re always planning something fun for the family.
Brian Kramp is at Discovery World where they’re always planning something fun for the family.
Wisconsin State Fair: AJR takes Main Stage on Aug. 15
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday that indie band AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday that indie band AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Milwaukee Weather: Patchy fog tonight, beautiful Valentine's Day
Mostly clear tonight with patchy fog possible. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s. A few more clouds for Valentine's Day with temperatures ranging from low 40s lakeside, to upper 40s inland.
Mostly clear tonight with patchy fog possible. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s. A few more clouds for Valentine's Day with temperatures ranging from low 40s lakeside, to upper 40s inland.
Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh competing bills
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.
Bradford High arrest; Kenosha school leaders weigh safety concerns
After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.
After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.
Kenosha school district talks adding safety measures
After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.
After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.
Beware of new, old scams during tax season
Tax season inevitably brings a rise in scams. Before gathering tax documents and preparing returns, stay ahead of scammers by knowing their favorite tactics.
Tax season inevitably brings a rise in scams. Before gathering tax documents and preparing returns, stay ahead of scammers by knowing their favorite tactics.
Novel idea: Wisconsin's first romance bookstore is in Wauwatosa
A store in the Milwaukee area is making its own happily ever after, creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.
A store in the Milwaukee area is making its own happily ever after, creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.
Wisconsin's first romance bookstore is in Wauwatosa
The Well Red Damsel, a store in the Milwaukee area, is making its own happily ever after by creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.
The Well Red Damsel, a store in the Milwaukee area, is making its own happily ever after by creating a first-of-its-kind space and forming a community along the way.
Milwaukee Weather: Big warm up starts Friday
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. Mostly sunny and warmer on Friday with a high around 50. Partly sunny on Saturday with a high around 48 inland, 40 near the lake with a southeast wind.
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. Mostly sunny and warmer on Friday with a high around 50. Partly sunny on Saturday with a high around 48 inland, 40 near the lake with a southeast wind.
Milwaukee sex trafficking case; man gets 262 months in prison
Morrell Johnson, a man who federal authorities described as a violent trafficker that preyed on vulnerable women in Milwaukee, will spend more than two decades behind bars after he plead guilty this week to multiple charges.
Morrell Johnson, a man who federal authorities described as a violent trafficker that preyed on vulnerable women in Milwaukee, will spend more than two decades behind bars after he plead guilty this week to multiple charges.