Milwaukee flood recovery; FEMA to inspect damage, volunteers pitch in

National attention focuses on Wisconsin's flooding. Volunteers from across the country are already on the ground helping. Now, FEMA inspectors will soon be in Wisconsin.

Brookfield cannabis kiosk controversy, ordinance takes step forward

A controversial Brookfield Square cannabis kiosk could soon go up in smoke. An ordinance would make big changes to how Delta-9 products are sold.

Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.

Nebraska plans to open immigration detention center called the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

Nebraska officials announced plans to convert a McCook work camp into an immigration detention center dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink,” part of the Trump administration’s push to expand deportation facilities nationwide.

Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park ribbon cutting; Riverwalk landscape reshaped

The Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park marked its grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and “Yappy Hour" celebration to follow.

George Webb free burgers Wednesday celebrate Brewers' winning streak

George Webb gave away thousands of free burgers across its 23 Wisconsin locations to celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' recent winning streak.

Wisconsin lieutenant governor race, Sarah Godlewski announces bid

Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced Wednesday that she will run for lieutenant governor in 2026.

Epstein files latest: Grand jury transcript request denied

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.

South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.

Milwaukee County flood response; reminders, warnings for residents

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other officials provided an update Wednesday, Aug. 20, on flood response efforts in the county.

Video: Woman tries to kick Southwest employee, punches computers in viral tirade

A woman was recently captured on video as she lashed out at Orlando International Airport (MCO) staff after she was unable to board a Southwest Airlines flight.

Milwaukee missing 15-year-old girl; last seen on Aug. 6

Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to locate a missing 15-year-old girl, Azoria Jones.

Wisconsin releases $16 million in aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released more than $16 million in state aid to Milwaukee Public Schools.