Florida mother abandons child, dogs for Las Vegas vacation: Deputies

A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.

Milwaukee DoorDash incident; customer allegedly vandalizes driver's car

A Milwaukee DoorDash driver said a customer tracked her to her home and smashed her car after she was unable to deliver a late-night food order.

Milwaukee stolen vehicles; key fob reprogrammer used, man charged

A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with stealing cars, just days after pleading guilty in another vehicle theft case.

Fatal Sussex school bus accident; no charges, citations issued

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation into a school bus accident in Sussex that killed a 5-year-old boy in January, concluding no charges or citations will be issued.

New MCW cancer center opens in Milwaukee County

The Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.

Undocumented man framed for Trump, ICE threats; accused in court

The Milwaukee man accused of writing threatening letters while posing as an undocumented man pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial.

Wisconsin air quality: Poor conditions will improve late-week

Due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air quality, yet another air quality alert is in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Wednesday.

'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof

In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."

Milwaukee landlord killed, tenant committed to Wisconsin DHS

A Milwaukee County judge ordered a man be committed to a state mental health facility for killing his landlord earlier this year.

Milwaukee abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' sold to familiar face

Milwaukee County Parks launched an online auction for "Deep Thought," the boat abandoned at the lakefront – and it sold Tuesday to a familiar face.

Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs undergoes knee procedure; out of practice

Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs has undergone a surgical procedure on his knee that will keep him out of training camp for now.

Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant. 

Cornerback Corey Ballentine returns to Packers; released by Colts

Cornerback Corey Ballentine has returned to the Green Bay Packers three days after the Indianapolis Colts released him.

MCTS announces changes to bus service; fall schedule begins Aug. 24

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5 changes to their bus service. These changes start on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

I-41 crash near Milwaukee-Waukesha county line, lanes reopen

A crash on I-41 southbound caused delays near the Milwaukee-County county line on Tuesday morning, Aug. 5. All lanes have since reopened.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.