Man charged in Oak Creek homicide
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A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in a December Oak Creek homicide, but police say the case remains open as investigators believe at least one other person was involved in the shooting.

Milwaukee armed robbery; police investigate Capitol Drive incident

Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery reported on Tuesday, Jan. 28, near 27th and Capitol, where a suspect implied a weapon, took money and fled the scene.

Beaver Dam burglary investigation, arrests in Grafton: sheriff

A Beaver Dam burglary investigation led to the arrests of four people in Ozaukee County early Wednesday morning, Jan. 28.

Southeast Wisconsin extreme cold; bitter temperatures stall outdoor work

A prolonged subzero cold snap forced a southeastern Wisconsin tree service company to pause work for the first time in nearly 40 years as extreme temperatures strained workers, equipment and operations.

American Red Cross Milwaukee volunteer workforce pushed to its limits

The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.

Waukesha County man accused of driving drunk; "extreme intoxication"

A 34-year-old Pewaukee man is accused of driving drunk and being involved in a pair of hit-and-run crashes in a Brookfield parking lot.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Shorewood beach trespassing case; man found guilty, fined $313

A Shorewood municipal judge found a man guilty of trespassing for walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline, past signs that marked private property.

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

TV meteorologist among 2 killed in Idaho plane crash

A broadcast meteorologist from a local Idaho television station was among two men killed Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed.

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.