Franklin school district, city head to court over $145M high school project
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.
Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed in a Saukville Walmart parking lot, is urging prosecutors to file charges, saying the driver who hit her should face consequences as the case remains under review.
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed in a Saukville Walmart parking lot, is urging prosecutors to file charges, saying the driver who hit her should face consequences as the case remains under review.
West Allis police chase ends with arrest of alleged fentanyl dealer
West Allis police say an alleged Milwaukee fentanyl dealer connected to a man’s suspicious death was taken into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this month, with fentanyl, cash and 11 phones found in his car.
West Allis police say an alleged Milwaukee fentanyl dealer connected to a man’s suspicious death was taken into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this month, with fentanyl, cash and 11 phones found in his car.
Milwaukee Weather: Quiet Wednesday Ahead
Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Patchy fog northwest of Milwaukee. Temperatures will gradually drop through the 30s. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid-40s. Warming into the 50s on Thursday with a slight chance for a few light rain showers.
Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Patchy fog northwest of Milwaukee. Temperatures will gradually drop through the 30s. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid-40s. Warming into the 50s on Thursday with a slight chance for a few light rain showers.
Waukesha County Airport debuts ‘Top Gun’ spoof to recruit snowplow crews
Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.
Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.
Kroger closing Pleasant Prairie fulfillment center in February 2026
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan case; plea negotiations underway
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is set to go on trial in December, accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents. Now, plea negotiations are underway.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is set to go on trial in December, accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents. Now, plea negotiations are underway.
Darrell Brooks’ appeal stalls, court seeks proof he received full case file
Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.
Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.
Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Assembly for key vote
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; man accused of killing his own father
A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting his own father near 16th and Rogers.
A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting his own father near 16th and Rogers.
Mequon burglaries; crimes similar to break-ins at homes of pro athletes
The Mequon home burglaries will just not stop, and police say the city is not alone.
The Mequon home burglaries will just not stop, and police say the city is not alone.
Rethinking I-794: options for aging, elevated freeway considered
What should happen to a stretch of Interstate-794 in Milwaukee? Right now, state officials say its options are to replace, remove or improve it.
What should happen to a stretch of Interstate-794 in Milwaukee? Right now, state officials say its options are to replace, remove or improve it.
Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home
An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.
An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.
Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Rockwell Automation planning new manufacturing site in New Berlin
Rockwell Automation announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Greenfield, and it could be the company's largest manufacturing campus.
Rockwell Automation announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Greenfield, and it could be the company's largest manufacturing campus.
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Milwaukee Public Museum open through 2026, 'Greatest Hits' planned
The Milwaukee Public Museum announced it will be open throughout all of 2026, marking its final year in the building near Lovell and Wells.
The Milwaukee Public Museum announced it will be open throughout all of 2026, marking its final year in the building near Lovell and Wells.
Kenosha County shots fired, suspect arrested after pursuit
Racine County deputies arrested a man wanted for firing shots in Kenosha County after a pursuit on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18.
Racine County deputies arrested a man wanted for firing shots in Kenosha County after a pursuit on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18.