Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 6 left one person dead and another wounded.

Milwaukee Bucks unveil new health and wellness clinic in Schlitz Park

The Bucks Health and Wellness program, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary, has launched a new clinic in Schlitz Park.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Wisconsin inmate sentenced for role in guard's death; 5 years in prison

An 18-year-old inmate who pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a guard at a Wisconsin juvenile prison was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.

Racine County child porn case; man sentenced to 15 years in prison

A Racine County judge on Tuesday, Aug. 5 sentenced 64-year-old Leroy Kolacinski to 15 years initial confinement in prison and 15 years extended supervision for his three convictions of possession of child pornography. 

Wildfire smoke could mean higher prices for meat and dairy

As wildfires continue to burn across North America, the smoke they produce isn’t just a threat to humans, it’s also taking a toll on livestock and farming communities across the Midwest.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

2020 fentanyl death; North Fond du Lac man sentenced, 6 years prison

The Fond du Lac County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5 that Christopher Hoerth has been sentenced to six years in prison and an additional six years of extended supervision in connection with the overdose death of his sister.

Redrawing congressional maps: Several states consider after Texas kicks off fight

Texas Republicans' push to redraw congressional maps to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House has kicked off a no-holds-barred battle between blue and red states, each threatening to redraw their own House seats.

Florida mother abandons child, dogs for Las Vegas vacation: Deputies

A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.

Milwaukee DoorDash incident; customer allegedly vandalizes driver's car

A Milwaukee DoorDash driver said a customer tracked her to her home and smashed her car after she was unable to deliver a late-night food order.

Milwaukee stolen vehicles; key fob reprogrammer used, man charged

A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with stealing cars, just days after pleading guilty in another vehicle theft case.

Fatal Sussex school bus accident; no charges, citations issued

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation into a school bus accident in Sussex that killed a 5-year-old boy in January, concluding no charges or citations will be issued.

New MCW cancer center opens in Milwaukee County

The Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.

Undocumented man framed for Trump, ICE threats; accused in court

The Milwaukee man accused of writing threatening letters while posing as an undocumented man pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial.