Shorewood beach trespassing case; man found guilty, plans to appeal
It's January, and the beach is frozen. But the debate over who's legally allowed to walk it is only heating up.
It's January, and the beach is frozen. But the debate over who's legally allowed to walk it is only heating up.
Shorewood beach trespassing case; plan for appeal
It's January 2026, and the beach is frozen. But the debate over who's legally allowed to walk it is only heating up. This week, Shorewood's municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for doing just that this past summer. Paul Florsheim lost the case, but that loss opens the door to appeal.
It's January 2026, and the beach is frozen. But the debate over who's legally allowed to walk it is only heating up. This week, Shorewood's municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for doing just that this past summer. Paul Florsheim lost the case, but that loss opens the door to appeal.
Milwaukee man guilty of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported
A jury found a Milwaukee man guilty Thursday of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get the victim in a robbery case against him deported.
A jury found a Milwaukee man guilty Thursday of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get the victim in a robbery case against him deported.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to news outlets
President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking his tax returns. Here's what we know.
President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking his tax returns. Here's what we know.
Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Beaver Dam burglary, arrests in Grafton; 4 charged, 3 from Colombia
The Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office formally charged four men on Thursday, Jan. 29, in connection with a burglary investigation and tactical incident in the Town of Grafton.
The Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office formally charged four men on Thursday, Jan. 29, in connection with a burglary investigation and tactical incident in the Town of Grafton.
Big Bend proposed sports complex; public hearing on rezoning land
A public hearing was held Thursday night, Jan. 29, in the Village of Big Bend to discuss a proposed sports complex, and it was a packed house.
A public hearing was held Thursday night, Jan. 29, in the Village of Big Bend to discuss a proposed sports complex, and it was a packed house.
Wisconsin labor shortage, DACA license eligibility focus of bill
A Wisconsin bill would make DACA recipients eligible to obtain professional or occupational licenses with hopes of addressing a labor shortage.
A Wisconsin bill would make DACA recipients eligible to obtain professional or occupational licenses with hopes of addressing a labor shortage.
Wisconsin's Lincoln Hills youth prison; judge ends oversight
A judge is ending court oversight of Lincoln Hills, Wisconsin's troubled youth prison. It took seven-and-a-half years to get the all-clear.
A judge is ending court oversight of Lincoln Hills, Wisconsin's troubled youth prison. It took seven-and-a-half years to get the all-clear.
2026 Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day parade returns on Saturday, March 14
The 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes its return to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes its return to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Milwaukee shooting, fiery crash near 76th and Bobolink related
One person is dead after a crash near 76th and Florist in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27.
One person is dead after a crash near 76th and Florist in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27.
Disabled man dies as caretaker father remains in ICE custody in Dallas
Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.
Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.
Cheerios, Skittles, Pringles among thousands of products recalled due to presence of rodent waste
Check your cupboards: Thousands of food items and other products have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and bird contamination. Here’s what we know.
Check your cupboards: Thousands of food items and other products have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and bird contamination. Here’s what we know.
Open Record: Turning Up The Heat
As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire. On this week's episode of Open Record, FOX6's Christina Van Zelst makes her podcast debut to talk with Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn about tenants without heat, bursting water pipes and concerns about a lack of response from Berrada Properties.
As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire. On this week's episode of Open Record, FOX6's Christina Van Zelst makes her podcast debut to talk with Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn about tenants without heat, bursting water pipes and concerns about a lack of response from Berrada Properties.
Winning $1.5 million Megabucks ticket sold in Burlington
A winning $1.5 million Megabucks ticket was sold by the Millgate General Store in Burlington for the Wednesday, Jan. 28 drawing. The winning numbers were 10-13-31-38-41-43.
A winning $1.5 million Megabucks ticket was sold by the Millgate General Store in Burlington for the Wednesday, Jan. 28 drawing. The winning numbers were 10-13-31-38-41-43.
Republicans propose voting changes, Trump admin eyes midterms
Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.
Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.
Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
Man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of prison by posing as FBI agent: authorities
A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.
A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.
United States Postal Service jobs in Wisconsin; earn up to $37/hour
The United States Postal Service (USPS) wants you! It is not hiring motivated and dynamic individuals in southeast Wisconsin.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) wants you! It is not hiring motivated and dynamic individuals in southeast Wisconsin.
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women; here's why
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.