What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Whitefish Bay affordable housing, leaders celebrate The Hampton
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other leaders celebrated the topping off of an affordable housing community in Whitefish Bay.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other leaders celebrated the topping off of an affordable housing community in Whitefish Bay.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
'Playdate'; Gino at the Movies
'Playdate' is streaming now on Prime Video
'Playdate' is streaming now on Prime Video
'Stop & jots' for reading comprehension; Tips from Lakeside Educational Services
Judy Cohen from Lakeside Educational Services explains why ‘stop & jots’ may be the key for reading comprehension.
Judy Cohen from Lakeside Educational Services explains why ‘stop & jots’ may be the key for reading comprehension.
2026 Wisconsin State Park sticker design contest winner announced
The Wisconsin DNR on Thursday announced the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest.
The Wisconsin DNR on Thursday announced the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 2 wounded
Two people were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Two people were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Idaho student murders: A look back at the case on the 3-year anniversary
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
School District of Waukesha votes to close 2 schools, sell building
The School District of Waukesha board voted on Wednesday night to close down Bethesda and Hawthorn Elementary schools – and sell the Whittier Elementary building.
The School District of Waukesha board voted on Wednesday night to close down Bethesda and Hawthorn Elementary schools – and sell the Whittier Elementary building.
Greenfield police: Missing, endangered man found dead
The Greenfield Police Department said Mark Ziegler, reported missing and endangered on Wednesday, has been located.
The Greenfield Police Department said Mark Ziegler, reported missing and endangered on Wednesday, has been located.
Man speaks out about alleged confrontation with mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
Racine homicide; South Dakota man accused in death of 37-year-old woman
A 46-year-old South Dakota man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of a 37-year-old Racine woman. The accused is Benjamin Chipps of Wanblee, South Dakota.
A 46-year-old South Dakota man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of a 37-year-old Racine woman. The accused is Benjamin Chipps of Wanblee, South Dakota.
Milwaukee Weather: Sunny and mild, 60s by the weekend
Clear skies with the Northern Lights possible overnight. Temperatures dropping into the low 30s by sunrise. Partly sunny, breezy and mild on Thursday with a high in the mid-50s.
Clear skies with the Northern Lights possible overnight. Temperatures dropping into the low 30s by sunrise. Partly sunny, breezy and mild on Thursday with a high in the mid-50s.
Racine County deputies stop armed felon after high-speed pursuit
Racine County deputies helped Milwaukee police stop an armed felon after a high-speed chase on Wednesday, using a tire deflation device to disable the truck before arresting the suspect.
Racine County deputies helped Milwaukee police stop an armed felon after a high-speed chase on Wednesday, using a tire deflation device to disable the truck before arresting the suspect.
Milwaukee lakefront getting 2 new festivals in 2026, 2027
Milwaukee will debut two new festivals – Freshwater Food & Wine in 2026 and Rock and Roll Fest in 2027 – expanding lakefront events with culinary, automotive and entertainment experiences.
Milwaukee will debut two new festivals – Freshwater Food & Wine in 2026 and Rock and Roll Fest in 2027 – expanding lakefront events with culinary, automotive and entertainment experiences.
Milwaukee fall leaf collection deadline extended; what to know
Milwaukee's Department of Public Works has extended the deadline for residents to rake their leaves into the street for pickup until Sunday, Nov. 30.
Milwaukee's Department of Public Works has extended the deadline for residents to rake their leaves into the street for pickup until Sunday, Nov. 30.
MPS awarded $23M federal grant to help prep students for college
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $23 million grant to MPS, the district's superintendent announced on Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $23 million grant to MPS, the district's superintendent announced on Wednesday.
Madison school shooting; UW Health doctors reflect nearly 1 year later
UW Health doctors took time to reflect on their lifesaving response nearly a year after the fatal Madison school shooting, saying training and preparation helped save two critically injured students.
UW Health doctors took time to reflect on their lifesaving response nearly a year after the fatal Madison school shooting, saying training and preparation helped save two critically injured students.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
As FEMA deadline hits, Waukesha homeowner says she’s left without help
A Waukesha homeowner says FEMA denied her claim as Wednesday’s Nov. 12 deadline to apply for flood aid arrives, leaving her with costly repairs while the county reports more than 2,600 recipients of FEMA funding.
A Waukesha homeowner says FEMA denied her claim as Wednesday’s Nov. 12 deadline to apply for flood aid arrives, leaving her with costly repairs while the county reports more than 2,600 recipients of FEMA funding.