2025 Wisconsin State Fair attendance; 892,968 fairgoers entered gates
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash near 21st and Brown; driver sought
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
Walworth gas station break-in; items stolen, police seek suspect
Walworth police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said broke into a gas station on Wednesday night, July 30.
Walworth police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said broke into a gas station on Wednesday night, July 30.
Historic flooding in Milwaukee forces combined sewer overflow
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Scams target Amazon users; what Wisconsin officials want you to know
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Mold growth risk after flooding; health concerns, remediation tips
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Southeast Wisconsin flooding, assessing damage for FEMA response
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Milwaukee shooting Thursday, 1 injured near 29th and Burleigh
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Brown Deer flood recovery; family lost critical medical supplies
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
Milwaukee police chase stolen car; 17-year-old arrested, passenger sought
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Milwaukee 3-vehicle crash at 6th and Wisconsin; MCTS bus struck
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
Man who faked his own death found guilty of rape in Utah
A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.
A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.
Milwaukee George Webb burger giveaway; what you need to know
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.
No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car
Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.
Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Milwaukee County flood response, cleanup; officials provide update
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other city leaders provided an update on flood response clean-up efforts on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other city leaders provided an update on flood response clean-up efforts on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Wisconsin Missing Child Alert; DOJ marks 1 year since announcing launch
Attorney General Josh Kaul, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 14 discussed the importance of Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts as the Wisconsin Department of Justice marks one year since announcing the launch of these alerts.
Attorney General Josh Kaul, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 14 discussed the importance of Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts as the Wisconsin Department of Justice marks one year since announcing the launch of these alerts.