Racine Zoo emu dies after sudden decline in health

The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday, July 24, the recent passing of Sydney, a beloved emu.

Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel

An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.

Milwaukee teen shot while riding scooter; 56-year-old man accused

A 56-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and wounding a teenager who was riding a scooter near 33rd and Villard on July 11.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Packers introduce new uniform; 1923 Classic, leather-look helmet

The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, July 24 introduced their new uniform: the 1923 Classic. The uniform will be paired with a leather-looking, hand-painted helmet.

Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 3 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 23 left one person dead and three others injured.

What is corn sweat? Southeast Wisconsin feeling the heat

Corn sweat happens when plants absorb liquid water from the ground, then release it from the leaves as water vapor into the atmosphere.

Racine shooting; 2 dead, family holds vigil for victim

Racine police revealed on Wednesday, July 23 that both the 48-year-old woman who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and the 51-year-old man suspected of firing the shots have died from their injuries.

Jimmy Hoffa mystery: 50 years after his disappearance

Jimmy Hoffa was a powerful man in Detroit and nationwide -- he sparred with John and Robert Kennedy while leading millions as part of the Teamsters union.

MPS lead crisis; officials optimistic ahead of new school year

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively working on lead cleanup ahead of the new school year, after multiple schools had high lead levels, prompting closures in the spring.

Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

Jeffrey Epstein’s former defense attorney Roy Black dies at 80

Roy Black, the high-profile Miami lawyer who defended Jeffrey Epstein, William Kennedy Smith, and other major public figures, has died at 80.

Body of woman reported missing recovered in Mississippi River

The La Crosse Police Department announced on Wednesday, July 23, that the body of Eliotte Heinz, who had been reported missing on Sunday, was recovered in the Mississippi River.