Summerfest 2026: Opening weekend planning guide, what to know
Summerfest 2026 starts this week! Plan ahead to make sure you don't miss a beat.
Summerfest 2026 starts this week! Plan ahead to make sure you don't miss a beat.
Milwaukee safe summer sites for youth; leaders announce investment
Milwaukee leaders are meeting at James Madison Academic Campus to announce "Safe Summer Sites Milwaukee"—a coordinated effort to provide safe, fun, and structured environments for local youth this summer!
Milwaukee leaders are meeting at James Madison Academic Campus to announce "Safe Summer Sites Milwaukee"—a coordinated effort to provide safe, fun, and structured environments for local youth this summer!
Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener reunite for Milwaukee youth event series
Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener are teaming up for Home Court Weekend, a two-day July event in Milwaukee focused on basketball, literacy, mentorship and youth development.
Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener are teaming up for Home Court Weekend, a two-day July event in Milwaukee focused on basketball, literacy, mentorship and youth development.
Milwaukee Weather: Rain chances increasing
Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures dropping through the 60s. Scattered showers and t-storms on Tuesday starting after 5am and ending after sunset. Don't expect much rain out of this as the storms will be widely scattered throughout the day. Highs in the low 70s with a gusty west wind.
Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures dropping through the 60s. Scattered showers and t-storms on Tuesday starting after 5am and ending after sunset. Don't expect much rain out of this as the storms will be widely scattered throughout the day. Highs in the low 70s with a gusty west wind.
Dousman house fire; 21 pets dead, 11 animals resuscitated
Western Lakes Fire District said 21 pets died and 11 were resuscitated after a Saturday, June 13 Dousman house fire that remains under investigation by officials.
Western Lakes Fire District said 21 pets died and 11 were resuscitated after a Saturday, June 13 Dousman house fire that remains under investigation by officials.
KFC adds new menu items, updates logo as part of global brand refresh
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
Dodge County deputy shot, wounded while investigating disturbance
A Dodge County Sheriff's deputy was hurt after being shot by a suspect in the Town of Elba on Sunday night, June 14.
A Dodge County Sheriff's deputy was hurt after being shot by a suspect in the Town of Elba on Sunday night, June 14.
GLP-1 drugs tied to blood pressure risks in certain patients, study finds
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
Wisconsin governor race; Rodriguez leads Democratic straw poll
The Wisconsin primary is less than two months away, and Democrats still have a large field of seven candidates running for governor.
The Wisconsin primary is less than two months away, and Democrats still have a large field of seven candidates running for governor.
Menomonee Falls hit-and-run
Menomonee Falls police are looking for a man they say is responsible for trying to kill his father by hitting him with a car on Saturday night, June 13.
Menomonee Falls police are looking for a man they say is responsible for trying to kill his father by hitting him with a car on Saturday night, June 13.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures remaining dogs
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Wisconsin governor race; Rodriguez leads Democratic straw poll
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez led a WisPolitics straw poll of nearly 600 delegates and guests at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention in Madison, but strategists urged caution.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez led a WisPolitics straw poll of nearly 600 delegates and guests at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention in Madison, but strategists urged caution.
Anna Kepner's accused killer ordered into custody of US Marshals Service: Court documents
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
Milwaukee's The Hop expands service for summer festival season
From now through Aug. 31, every The Hop streetcar is serving Milwaukee's lakefront, making it easier for summer festival-goers to ride without parking or transfers downtown.
From now through Aug. 31, every The Hop streetcar is serving Milwaukee's lakefront, making it easier for summer festival-goers to ride without parking or transfers downtown.
Dodge County chase tops 100 mph; Marion woman charged
A 20-year-old Marion woman was charged Monday, June 15, after Dodge County officials said a Sunday night pursuit that began in Kekoskee reached speeds over 100 mph and ended on I-41.
A 20-year-old Marion woman was charged Monday, June 15, after Dodge County officials said a Sunday night pursuit that began in Kekoskee reached speeds over 100 mph and ended on I-41.
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.