Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
Milwaukee shooting Wednesday, 1 wounded on city's south side
Milwaukee police said one person was shot and wounded early Wednesday morning, June 10.
Milwaukee police said one person was shot and wounded early Wednesday morning, June 10.
Southeast Wisconsin severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday; what to expect
After a muggy start to Wednesday, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable through the afternoon, setting the stage for thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps a few isolated tornadoes.
After a muggy start to Wednesday, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable through the afternoon, setting the stage for thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps a few isolated tornadoes.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Tarone Harrell arrested, viewer tip helps
U.S. marshals are searching for Tarone Harrell, a Milwaukee man accused of ambushing and beating a woman in a garage while on parole in another domestic abuse case.
U.S. marshals are searching for Tarone Harrell, a Milwaukee man accused of ambushing and beating a woman in a garage while on parole in another domestic abuse case.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Proposed Midtown Center redevelopment; public input wanted
The public is invited to discuss the future of an abandoned Walmart located at Milwaukee's Midtown Center.
The public is invited to discuss the future of an abandoned Walmart located at Milwaukee's Midtown Center.
Silver Alert canceled: Delavan man reported missing is located safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled for 76-year-old David Kilkenny of Delavan. Officials said Kilkenny has been located safe.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for 76-year-old David Kilkenny of Delavan. Officials said Kilkenny has been located safe.
Critically missing Milwaukee woman found safe
The Milwaukee Police Department said Alliondra Williams was located and is safe.
The Milwaukee Police Department said Alliondra Williams was located and is safe.
Critically missing Milwaukee girls found safe
Milwaukee police are asking for help finding 12-year-old Keasia Anderson, who was last seen Tuesday, June 9, in the area of 67th and Lancaster, while Kylah Allen was located and is safe.
Milwaukee police are asking for help finding 12-year-old Keasia Anderson, who was last seen Tuesday, June 9, in the area of 67th and Lancaster, while Kylah Allen was located and is safe.
Milwaukee Weather: Severe T-Storms and Heat
Dense fog overnight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Slim chance for t-storms on Wednesday morning, but chances are going down. Windy, hot and humid on Wednesday with an afternoon heat index around 100. A round of severe t-storms is likely between 11am-5pm on Wednesday with tornadoes, wind and hail possible. A second round is expected between 7pm-2am with all threats again on the table.
Dense fog overnight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Slim chance for t-storms on Wednesday morning, but chances are going down. Windy, hot and humid on Wednesday with an afternoon heat index around 100. A round of severe t-storms is likely between 11am-5pm on Wednesday with tornadoes, wind and hail possible. A second round is expected between 7pm-2am with all threats again on the table.
Chill on the Hill returns to Bay View with foggy kickoff
Fog rolled in as Chill on the Hill kicked off its new season Tuesday at Humboldt Park, bringing a cooler, misty start to the Bay View summer concert tradition in Milwaukee.
Fog rolled in as Chill on the Hill kicked off its new season Tuesday at Humboldt Park, bringing a cooler, misty start to the Bay View summer concert tradition in Milwaukee.
Chill on the Hill kicks off with fog
Fog rolled in as Chill on the Hill kicked off its new season Tuesday at Humboldt Park, bringing a cooler, misty start to the Bay View summer concert tradition in Milwaukee.
Fog rolled in as Chill on the Hill kicked off its new season Tuesday at Humboldt Park, bringing a cooler, misty start to the Bay View summer concert tradition in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee apartment theft; woman says puppy, sister’s ashes stolen
A Milwaukee woman is asking for help after she said her puppy and a red heart containing her sister’s ashes were stolen during a May 27 apartment break-in.
A Milwaukee woman is asking for help after she said her puppy and a red heart containing her sister’s ashes were stolen during a May 27 apartment break-in.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
Heat, humidity return to Milwaukee; where to cool off
Dangerous heat and humidity are expected in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, and Milwaukee health officials are sharing cooling sites and safety tips.
Dangerous heat and humidity are expected in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, and Milwaukee health officials are sharing cooling sites and safety tips.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Highgrove owner attends Milwaukee hearing amid nuisance lawsuit
The owner of a property management company being sued by the City of Milwaukee attended a hearing Monday as housing advocates pushed for stronger enforcement of the city's nuisance property ordinance.
The owner of a property management company being sued by the City of Milwaukee attended a hearing Monday as housing advocates pushed for stronger enforcement of the city's nuisance property ordinance.
Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.