String of Milwaukee businesses close in recent months

Three businesses on Milwaukee's east side near North and Farwell have closed in the last three months.

Silver Alert canceled: Missing Waukesha man found safe

A Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing 69-year-old Waukesha man. Michael Taylor has been found safe.

West Allis elementary school burglary, police seek suspect

The West Allis Police Department is investigating a recent school burglary and needs help from the public to identify a suspect.

Quornelius Radford: Who is the accused Fort Stewart shooter?

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is accused of opening fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five of his military co-workers.

Car vandalized with cheese, ranch; Franklin police investigate

A Franklin resident's car was recently vandalized with sliced cheese and ranch dressing. Police are investigating the incidents.

Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 6 left one person dead and another wounded.

Milwaukee Bucks unveil new health and wellness clinic in Schlitz Park

The Bucks Health and Wellness program, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary, has launched a new clinic in Schlitz Park.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Wisconsin inmate sentenced for role in guard's death; 5 years in prison

An 18-year-old inmate who pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a guard at a Wisconsin juvenile prison was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.

Racine County child porn case; man sentenced to 15 years in prison

A Racine County judge on Tuesday, Aug. 5 sentenced 64-year-old Leroy Kolacinski to 15 years initial confinement in prison and 15 years extended supervision for his three convictions of possession of child pornography. 

Wildfire smoke could mean higher prices for meat and dairy

As wildfires continue to burn across North America, the smoke they produce isn’t just a threat to humans, it’s also taking a toll on livestock and farming communities across the Midwest.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

2020 fentanyl death; North Fond du Lac man sentenced, 6 years prison

The Fond du Lac County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5 that Christopher Hoerth has been sentenced to six years in prison and an additional six years of extended supervision in connection with the overdose death of his sister.

Redrawing congressional maps: Several states consider after Texas kicks off fight

Texas Republicans' push to redraw congressional maps to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House has kicked off a no-holds-barred battle between blue and red states, each threatening to redraw their own House seats.