Wisconsin air quality: Poor conditions will improve late-week

Due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air quality, yet another air quality alert is in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Wednesday.

'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof

In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."

Milwaukee landlord killed, tenant committed to Wisconsin DHS

A Milwaukee County judge ordered a man be committed to a state mental health facility for killing his landlord earlier this year.

Milwaukee abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' sold to familiar face

Milwaukee County Parks launched an online auction for "Deep Thought," the boat abandoned at the lakefront – and it sold Tuesday to a familiar face.

Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs undergoes knee procedure; out of practice

Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs has undergone a surgical procedure on his knee that will keep him out of training camp for now.

Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant. 

Cornerback Corey Ballentine returns to Packers; released by Colts

Cornerback Corey Ballentine has returned to the Green Bay Packers three days after the Indianapolis Colts released him.

MCTS announces changes to bus service; fall schedule begins Aug. 24

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5 changes to their bus service. These changes start on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

I-41 crash near Milwaukee-Waukesha county line, lanes reopen

A crash on I-41 southbound caused delays near the Milwaukee-County county line on Tuesday morning, Aug. 5. All lanes have since reopened.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.

Oak Creek home invasion; suspects claimed to be cops, reward offered

A recent break-in has left an Oak Creek family on edge after intruders pretending to be law enforcement forced their way into their home while two children were inside alone.

Brady Street safety; Milwaukee leaders push for change

Milwaukee’s Brady Street is always bustling with activity, but recent events have cast a shadow over its vibrant atmosphere.

Measles in Wisconsin: Health officials address cases, prevention

The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services addressed measles prevention and preparedness on Monday.

Oh, bother! Bear in northern Wisconsin gets head stuck in jar, freed

A bear that had its head stuck in a jar for several days was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services staff near Cable, Wisconsin.

Kenosha County train-pickup truck crash leaves 1 man dead

A 78-year-old Wheatland man is dead after a train struck his pickup truck in Kenosha County on Sunday, Aug. 3.

What's Up in the Ward? August events

Jordan Dechambre with the Historic Third Ward Association shares what's hot this August in the Third Ward.