Milwaukee travelers face ripple effects as FAA cuts flights nationwide

As the government shutdown continues, the FAA will cut flights at 40 airports, potentially delaying Milwaukee travelers connecting through hubs like Chicago or Minneapolis and pushing ticket prices higher.

Wisconsin moves to restore FoodShare after judge orders SNAP funding

Wisconsin will immediately release full November FoodShare benefits after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore SNAP funding, Gov. Tony Evers said on Thursday night.

Milwaukee Weather: Light rain overnight, Rain/Snow on Saturday

Cloudy and windy tonight with light rain until 4am. Temperatures holding in the 40s. Partly sunny and windy on Friday with highs in the upper 50s. A few light rain showers are possible at night.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Milwaukee candidate uses Facebook Dating to reach voters in race for governor

Milwaukee gubernatorial candidate Carlos Dixon is turning to Facebook Dating and other creative digital tools to reach voters as he builds name recognition ahead of Wisconsin’s 2026 election.

Fallen Milwaukee officer to be honored in D.C.; colleagues raising funds

Milwaukee officers are raising money to help Officer Kendall Corder’s family attend a Police Week tribute in Washington, D.C., where he will be honored after his line-of-duty death next year.

SNAP delays strain Milwaukee County as demand for food surges

A federal judge ordered full SNAP funding for November, but delays are straining Milwaukee County, where soaring pantry demand prompted $150,000 in emergency food aid and calls for state and federal action.

7 cats found dead in container; West Bend man arrested in animal cruelty case

Police say a West Bend man admitted to dumping eight cats in a sealed container, killing seven, leaving one survivor now in Humane Society care as charges remain pending.

School District of Waukesha declining enrollment stirs emotional debate

The School District of Waukesha is dealing with declining enrollment by closing schools. For months, there has been a heated and emotional debate.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday, 1 dead, 2 wounded

Milwaukee police are investigating separate shootings that happened on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.

Journey21 hosts annual Veterans Chili Fest in Oconomowoc

When you see a veteran, it is always nice to remind them of our gratitude for their service. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, some students got to do just that.

Emergency food aid, Milwaukee County approves $150K

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday unanimously approved $150,000 for emergency food aid.

Brookfield group home strong-armed robbery suspect arrested

UPDATE: Brookfield police on Thursday said the suspect sought for a strong-armed robbery has been arrested, less than 24 hours after the department issued a request for public assistance to find her.

Man at center of Judge Dugan case sentenced, illegally entered US

An undocumented man at the center of a federal case involving Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced for illegally reentering the U.S.